Built to Last, Not Just to Launch
Fresh Start Café is designed as a self-sustaining social enterprise, generating earned revenue while accepting strategic philanthropic investment.
Diversified Revenue Model
Multiple earned income streams create stability
Café Sales
$12,000/mo
Retail coffee, tea, pastries, and light fare. Our primary daily revenue source.
Catering Services
$5,500/mo
Event catering, corporate meetings, and community gatherings.
Wholesale & Space
$3,000/mo
Wholesale bread to restaurants, plus event space rentals.
Revenue Projection
Monthly revenue targets: $20,500+
Strategic Role of Grants & Donations
While earned revenue covers operating costs, philanthropic support accelerates impact and ensures program quality. We seek grants for:
- Startup Capital: Initial equipment, buildout, and launch costs
- Program Enhancement: Additional coaching staff, training materials
- Participant Stipends: Transportation, childcare support during training
- Evaluation & Learning: Outcome tracking systems and third-party evaluation
Financial Snapshot
Startup Budget
~$130,000
Equipment, buildout, working capital
Monthly Revenue
$20,500+
Projected at stabilization
Break-Even
Month 8
Target for cash flow positive
Long-Term Sustainability Vision
Our goal is operational self-sufficiency by year three. Earned revenue will fully cover program costs, with philanthropic support reserved for expansion, innovation, and deepening participant services. This is not a charity model—it's a business with a soul.
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