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Start-up fund for Thomas: reopening a roadside café after a long illness and repossession

Thomas has run a roadside café for six years; a long illness and repossession destroyed the equipment, and $1,900 will put it back on its feet.

🇺🇸 Florida, United States3,456 views
Thomas K. Tate
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Jacksonville
For six years I have run a roadside café in Jacksonville. In May, a long illness and repossession 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 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 7 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 $1,900 goes: • Shop repairs and licensing: $610 • Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $1,050 • Working capital for the first month: $240 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Thomas
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Thomas

  1. Thank you all. We're at 51% now ($978). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for replacing an espresso machine and grinder is now scheduled.

  2. Update from Jacksonville: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 35% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Wiktoria Nowakowski

    Sending good thoughts, Thomas. Small businesses are the heart of Jacksonville. Hope you're open again soon

    • Victoria AshworthPhoto verified

      Hang in there, Thomas. Your post was clear and honest. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. God bless.

      • Kai R. Wade

        keep going, Thomas. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too

        • Lucas B. Flores

          hang in there. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I'll check back for the next update. God bless.

          • David Amir Segal

            Keep going, Thomas. Small businesses are the heart of Jacksonville. Hope you're open again soon. Greetings from Boulogne-Billancourt.

            • Yusuf Orhan ÇelikID verified

              Rooting for you. This could happen to any of us. Wish I lived closer to Sukkur so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Howrah

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