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Start-up fund for Aubree: reopening a roadside café after a storm that collapsed the roof

Aubree lost an espresso machine and grinder to a storm that collapsed the roof and needs $3,050 to reopen a roadside café and support the family.

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Aubree A. Cook
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Dundee
For twelve years I have run a roadside café in Dundee. In July, 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 Friday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 3 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 $3,050 goes: • Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $1,300 • Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $590 • Shop repairs and licensing: $620 • Working capital for the first month: $540 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Aubree
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Aubree

  1. Quick update: $503 raised so far (16%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. 4% there. I made the first payment toward replacing an espresso machine and grinder. Thank you.

  3. 1% there. I made the first payment toward working capital for the first month. Thank you.

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  • Tejaswini W. Raman

    Keep going. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Put this on a community board in Salem this morning. Take care.

    • Seema W. Mishra

      Rooting for you. I hope things turn around soon. Sent it to 7 people at work. God bless

      • Dawid Wiśniewski

        You're not alone. Small businesses are the heart of Dundee. Hope you're open again soon. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you

        • Haritha P. Kamath

          Rooting for you, Aubree. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Blessings

          • Divya A. Rawat

            Sending good thoughts, Aubree. Hope you get there. Greetings from Kyoto.

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