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

Thierry has run a roadside café for fifteen years; a storm that collapsed the roof destroyed the equipment, and $3,200 will put it back on its feet.

🇫🇷 Saint-Denis, Île-de-France, France1,262 views
Thierry Nicolas Adam
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Saint-Denis
For fifteen years I have run a roadside café in Saint-Denis. 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 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 $3,200 goes: • Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $2,200 • Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $210 • Shop repairs and licensing: $510 • Working capital for the first month: $280 Every share and every dollar helps.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Thierry

  1. Thank you all. We're at 37% now ($1,177). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($300 in total) I made the first payment toward shop repairs and licensing. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely. - Thierry

  3. Quick update: $215 raised so far (7%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “Thought of Thierry all day after reading this. - Bonny”

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    “Good luck. Thought of Thierry all day after reading this. - Riyadh”

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  • Laiba Amna Awan

    Praying for you, Thierry. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

    • Apurva H. Kelkar

      Take care, Thierry. Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in Makati donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Makati!

      • Ngozi Yewande OgunbanjoID verified

        Praying for you, Thierry. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Take care.

        • Paolo Marquez

          It takes guts to ask. Well done. We're a small family in Fresno but we're thinking of you.

          • Deborah B. Norwood

            best of luck. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

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