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Shazia needs an espresso machine and grinder to reopen a roadside café
A roadside café in Lahore needs help replacing an espresso machine and grinder after a break-in.
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For four years I have run a roadside café in Lahore. In September, a break-in 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 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 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 $400 goes:
• Shop repairs and licensing: $35
• Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $85
• Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $280
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
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- Yubraj Gopal Bista 🇳🇵 · $55
“Happy to help. Hope the December deadline works out. - Biratnagar”
- Anonymous 🇪🇬 · $25
“Hope it all works out! - Cairo”
- Manoj B. Arora 🇮🇳 · $71
“Sending love - Aurangabad”
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Wishing you peace. Your post was clear and honest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.