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Start-up fund for Deepa: reopening a roadside café after floodwater

Deepa has run a roadside café for fifteen years; floodwater destroyed the equipment, and $2,750 will put it back on its feet.

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Deepa F. Thakur

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Chattanooga

For fifteen years I have run a roadside café in Chattanooga. In August, floodwater took an espresso machine and grinder. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Monday, 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 $2,750 goes: • Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $1,250 • Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $690 • Shop repairs and licensing: $480 • Working capital for the first month: $330 Thanks for being kind about this. - Deepa

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Updates from Deepa

Update from Chattanooga: I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. We're at 7% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Quick update: $565 raised so far (21%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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