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Start-up fund for Umar: reopening a roadside café after a long illness and repossession
A roadside café in Depok needs help replacing an espresso machine and grinder after a long illness and repossession.
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For four years I have run a roadside café in Depok. In March, 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 Tuesday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 12 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 $500 goes:
• Shop repairs and licensing: $60
• Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $300
• Working capital for the first month: $140
If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
- Umar
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you're not alone, Umar. Shared it with a few friends. All the best.
Wishing you peace. Your post was clear and honest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best.
Good luck, Umar. Hope the shop reopens soon.
hope it all works out, Umar. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Depok