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Tomás needs an espresso machine and grinder to reopen a roadside café
Tomás has run a roadside café for fifteen years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $3,200 will put it back on its feet.
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For fifteen years I have run a roadside café in Cleveland. In March, 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 Friday, and I employed 3 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 $3,200 goes:
• Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $2,400
• Working capital for the first month: $290
• Shop repairs and licensing: $510
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
- Tomás
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sending strength. Hope you make a strong comeback. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
Thinking of you, Tomás. Hope you get there. Greetings from Laval.
Stay strong, Tomás. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Hanoi
keep going. 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.