Start-up fund for Claire: reopening a roadside café after a break-in
A roadside café in Los Angeles needs help replacing an espresso machine and grinder after a break-in.
Updates from Claire
Wanted to say thank you properly. 76% funded and the first invoice got paid this week.
Thank you all. We're at 42% now ($664). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
- Jonathan Whitfield 🇺🇸 · $10
- Divina J. Salvador 🇵🇭 · $50
“Keep your head up. I'm in Caloocan, thinking of you.”
- Harsh B. Bajpai 🇮🇳 · $10
- Gifty Priscilla Quartey 🇬🇭 · $5
- Aparecida Raquel Gonçalves 🇧🇷 · $30
- Anonymous 🇵🇭 · $100
- Mathilda Seidel 🇩🇪 · $25
- Shinji Ishii 🇯🇵 · $30
- Tunde Kingsley Uzor 🇳🇬 · $10
- Puja Farhana Barua 🇮🇳 · $25
- Jannat Dola Ali 🇮🇳 · $20
- Anonymous 🇮🇩 · $10
- Swati N. Mehra 🇮🇳 · $30
“From my family to yours. Hope the July deadline works out.”
- Micah Guerrero 🇬🇧 · $10
- Ganesh G. Jadhav 🇮🇳 · $50
“Rooting for you. Shared with friends too. - Kanpur”
- Wafa Ghanem 🇪🇬 · $46
- Delilah S. Nunez 🇺🇸 · $25
- Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $25
- Addison F. Elliott 🇺🇸 · $25
“You got this! - Allentown”
- Paolo N. Perez 🇵🇭 · $112
Reviews
3.5(16 reviews)Only people who gave to this need, or whose offer to help was accepted, can review it.
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This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.
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The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.
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The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.
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Keep going, Claire. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Wish I lived closer to Makassar so I could bring a meal. God bless.
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Claire?
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about initial stock: coffee and pastries, advice is welcome too. Let me know if you want more detail.
Hope you make a strong comeback. Please keep us posted. Take care
What exactly is the $1,600 for?
Sure. The biggest one is initial stock: coffee and pastries, $770. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Let me know if you want more detail.
So sorry you're going through this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. God bless
I hope things turn around soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care
you're not alone, Claire. Small businesses are the heart of Los Angeles. Hope you're open again soon. All the best
Thanks for sharing this, Claire. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from La Plata
Hope it all works out, Claire. Hope you make a strong comeback. God bless.
So sorry you're going through this, Claire. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't give up. All the best