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Start-up fund for Abdoulaye: reopening a roadside café after a break-in
Abdoulaye lost an espresso machine and grinder to a break-in and needs $2,100 to reopen a roadside café and support the family.
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For twelve years I have run a roadside café in Lille. In October, 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 1 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $2,100 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $560
• Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $470
• Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $1,070
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Abdoulaye
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thinking of you and your family, Abdoulaye. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. All the best
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Abdoulaye
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. working capital for the first month comes first ($560) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Thanks for asking.
Sending strength, Abdoulaye. Shared it with a few friends
Rooting for you, Abdoulaye. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of Lille
Thanks for sharing this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
praying for you, Abdoulaye. Your post was clear and honest. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.
hope it all works out, Abdoulaye. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home