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Start-up fund for Sunil: reopening a roadside café after a fire in the building
Sunil lost an espresso machine and grinder to a fire in the building and needs $600 to reopen a roadside café and support the family.
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For twelve years I have run a roadside café in Hyderabad. In July, a fire in the building took an espresso machine and grinder. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Friday, and I employed 3 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $600 goes:
• Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $360
• Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $140
• Shop repairs and licensing: $100
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Sunil
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Rooting for you. Hope you get there. Love from Salvador.
Sending strength, Sunil. Your post was clear and honest. It's not much but it's yours. All the best.
Keep going, Sunil. Hope this works out for you. Wish I lived closer to Tiruchirappalli so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Hyderabad
Sending strength, Sunil. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best
Wishing you peace. Small businesses are the heart of Hyderabad. Hope you're open again soon. Blessings