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Rima needs an espresso machine and grinder to reopen a roadside café
A roadside café in Rotterdam needs help replacing an espresso machine and grinder after a fire in the building.
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For twelve years I have run a roadside café in Rotterdam. In July, a fire in the building took an espresso machine and grinder. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Saturday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 5 weeks.
This business pays my children's school fees and rent. I have already started working from home in small ways, but I can't meet orders without proper equipment.
Every contribution brings me closer to reopening, and I promise to post photos as I buy each item.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $1,700 goes:
• Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $420
• Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $1,100
• Shop repairs and licensing: $180
Thank you for reading my story.
- Rima
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Best of luck, Rima. Shared it with a few friends. We're a small family in Oakland but we're thinking of you. Blessings.
Gave what I could, wish it was more. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Rotterdam.