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Start-up fund for Emily: reopening a roadside café after a storm that collapsed the roof
A roadside café in Bristol needs help replacing an espresso machine and grinder after a storm that collapsed the roof.
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For four years I have run a roadside café in Bristol. 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 Sunday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $1,200 goes:
• Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $250
• Shop repairs and licensing: $540
• Working capital for the first month: $410
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
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Sending good thoughts, Emily. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. God bless
Hope things get better soon, Emily. Hope the shop reopens soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. All the best.
Hope things get better soon, Emily. I hope things turn around soon. Don't give up. Take care.
Best of luck, Emily. Shared it with a few friends
Sending strength. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Love from Barranquilla.
Rooting for you, Emily. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We're a small family in Jabalpur but we're thinking of you. Love from Jabalpur.
sending love. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.
You're not alone, Emily. Hope the shop reopens soon. After 26 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from Pune.