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

Indira lost an espresso machine and grinder to a storm that collapsed the roof and needs $450 to reopen a roadside café and support the family.

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Indira B. Shetty
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New Delhi
For six years I have run a roadside café in New Delhi. 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 Thursday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 10 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 $450 goes: • Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $300 • Working capital for the first month: $75 • Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $75 Thank you so much.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Ryan C. Long

    I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to Sapporo so I could bring a meal. Blessings.

    • Minh Kiên Diep

      Thanks for sharing this, Indira. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Take care

      • Varsha T. Somayajula

        Rooting for you, Indira. Hope this works out for you. I'll check back for the next update.

        • Zaid Hatem Mostafa

          take care, Indira. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Wish I lived closer to Iztapalapa so I could bring a meal

          • Rashmi G. Joshi

            So sorry you're going through this, Indira. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes

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