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Start-up fund for Tiffany: reopening a roadside café after the demolition of the market

Tiffany lost an espresso machine and grinder to the demolition of the market and needs $3,400 to reopen a roadside café and support the family.

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Tiffany C. Allen
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San Francisco
For six years I have run a roadside café in San Francisco. In December, the demolition of the market took an espresso machine and grinder. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Tuesday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 8 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 $3,400 goes: • Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $570 • Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $2,600 • Shop repairs and licensing: $230 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Ricardo F. Castillo

    thinking of you. Shared this with my family. Thinking of San Francisco.

    • Alka W. Bisht

      Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of San Francisco.

      • Lipi Sathi Biswas

        Small businesses are the heart of San Francisco. Hope you're open again soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Blessings.

        • Elijah Hill

          Thinking of you and your family, Tiffany. Small businesses are the heart of San Francisco. Hope you're open again soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care.

          • Bryan M. Ramirez

            Sending strength. Small businesses are the heart of San Francisco. Hope you're open again soon. I'll check back for the next update. God bless

            • Tika Hesti Tampubolon

              I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of San Francisco

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