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Start-up fund for Neha: reopening a roadside café after a storm that collapsed the roof
Neha has run a roadside café for six years; a storm that collapsed the roof destroyed the equipment, and $600 will put it back on its feet.
🇮🇳 Maharashtra, India1,547 views
For six years I have run a roadside café in Mumbai. In January, 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 Saturday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 5 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 $600 goes:
• Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $380
• Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $65
• Shop repairs and licensing: $90
• Working capital for the first month: $65
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Neha
Updates from Neha
Quick update: $37 raised so far (6%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Small update. $37 so far, the plan for replacing an espresso machine and grinder is now scheduled.
Update from Mumbai: we've started the first stage. We're at 2% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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hope things get better soon, Neha. Small businesses are the heart of Mumbai. Hope you're open again soon. God bless.