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Serhiy needs an espresso machine and grinder to reopen a roadside café
Serhiy lost an espresso machine and grinder to a storm that collapsed the roof and needs $600 to reopen a roadside café and support the family.
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For three years I have run a roadside café in Yekaterinburg. In April, a storm that collapsed the roof 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 8 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 $600 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $185
• Shop repairs and licensing: $130
• Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $285
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
Updates from Serhiy
Quick update: $297 raised so far (49%). I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Thank you all. We're at 21% now ($124). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward replacing an espresso machine and grinder.
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“Hope this helps - Nashville”
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is there anything that isn't money that would help Serhiy?
Thank you. If you're in Yekaterinburg I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Happy to explain more.
Rooting for you, Serhiy. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Yonkers.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Serhiy!
Working capital for the first month is $185 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Thanks for looking so closely.
Sending love, Serhiy. Hope the shop reopens soon. Thinking of Yekaterinburg
stay strong, Serhiy. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Birmingham
you're not alone, Serhiy. Gave what I could, wish it was more.
Hope things get better soon. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Chiang Mai.
Sending strength. Small businesses are the heart of Yekaterinburg. Hope you're open again soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.
Hang in there, Serhiy. Hope you get there. Love from San Jose.
Hope you make a strong comeback. Wish I lived closer to Kikuyu so I could bring a meal
sending good thoughts. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Yekaterinburg.
Sending love, Serhiy. Hope this works out for you. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best.