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Start-up fund for Hyun-jun: reopening a roadside café after the demolition of the market
A roadside café in Gwangju needs help replacing an espresso machine and grinder after the demolition of the market.
🇰🇷 Gwangju, Gwangju, South Korea1,091 views
For nine years I have run a roadside café in Gwangju. In August, 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 Monday, 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $850 goes:
• Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $250
• Shop repairs and licensing: $240
• Working capital for the first month: $360
Thanks for being kind about this.
Updates from Hyun-jun
Good news. Because of your gifts ($215 in total) I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Gwangju
Thank you. If you're in Gwangju I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Good question.
Good luck, Hyun-jun. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. All the best.
Rooting for you, Hyun-jun. I hope things turn around soon.
Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Gwangju.
Praying for you. Small businesses are the heart of Gwangju. Hope you're open again soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
Praying for you, Hyun-jun. This could happen to any of us. Wish I lived closer to Zanzibar City so I could bring a meal.