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Start-up fund for Arda: reopening a roadside café after the demolition of the market

A roadside café in Üsküdar needs help replacing an espresso machine and grinder after the demolition of the market.

🇹🇷 Üsküdar, Istanbul, Türkiye458 views
Arda Mustafa Bozkurt
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Üsküdar
For nine years I have run a roadside café in Üsküdar. In July, the demolition of the market 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 7 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 $450 goes: • Working capital for the first month: $80 • Shop repairs and licensing: $125 • Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $245 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.

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  • Wishing you the best, Arda. Small businesses are the heart of Üsküdar. Hope you're open again soon. Greetings from Port Harcourt

    • wishing you peace. Hope the shop reopens soon.

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