Hi!
Some of you know me as your cousin, coworker, or that quirky friend from Florida. Most of you know me as your barista. You've told me you secretly look forward to seeing me behind the bar, making your cappuccino. I have tell you, the feeling’s mutual. Making coffee is how I've made nearly every friend from the east coast to the west and back. I met my boyfriend at a coffee shop. The first place we took our baby boy was out for coffee. Even our secret code word for “I love you” is synonymous with a coffee washing station in the Kochere region of Africa. What can I say, I love coffee. I love my family. I love you too. So much so that I cannot divide my time among the three. This is where you come in. Please help me start YAY COFFEE.
YAY COFFEE is a woman owned bicycle cafe serving coffee wherever coffee is needed. That’s right, I’ll be brewing coffee on a bike. I might even pedal a cup over to you because some days you just need coffee that bad.
YAY COFFEE plans to do serious coffee, in a seriously fun way. You can expect cold brew on draft. There will be sprinkles. I also have extra fun surprises in store for y’all. Oh yes!
I’m excited to participate in the uniquely Gainesville events such as Active Streets, the Fest, et cetera. I can’t wait to bring coffee to your bicycle race, company picnic, you name it.
By supporting YAY COFFEE, you will be promoting
tiny business
empowering women
cycling
creativity and camaraderie
YAY!
How can you help?
There are many ways! The most helpful way would be through a donation. The sooner I raise the funds, the closer I’ll be to making you coffee. Donated time is always appreciated! YAY COFFEE could always use help with that special thing that you do; such as bike maintenance, graphic design, or even baby holding.
Where does the money go?
General breakdown of start up costs:
Bicycle $1,600
Custom coffee cart build out $600
Commercial kitchen space $500
Coffee brewing/serving equipment $3,000
Florida state permits $500
Marketing $600
Point of sale system $200
Misc (the little stuff adds up) $?!
= $7,000
Thank you!
Everyone, thank you so much for your support and encouragement! I couldn't have done this without you. Now please share this campaign with your all of your eccentric friends. See you on the road!
XOXO,
Aly