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Start-up fund for Vasanthi: reopening a roadside café after a fire in the building
A roadside café in Pune needs help replacing an espresso machine and grinder after a fire in the building.
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For three years I have run a roadside café in Pune. In August, 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 Saturday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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 $550 goes:
• Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $340
• Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $80
• Shop repairs and licensing: $45
• Working capital for the first month: $85
Thanks for being kind about this.
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thinking of you, Vasanthi. Hope you make a strong comeback. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Blessings.
Sending strength, Vasanthi. This could happen to any of us.
rooting for you, Vasanthi. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. God bless
Small businesses are the heart of Pune. Hope you're open again soon. Blessings.
Hope it all works out. This could happen to any of us. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings.