Help Us Brew a Brighter Future for Our Japanese Coffee Shop

"Help Us Brew a Brighter Future for Our Japanese Coffee Shop in Los Angeles!

My name is Ian Schoen, and I own Kohi by Owa, a small, independent coffee shop nestled in the heart of Venice Beach. For the past four months, I have been dedicated to sharing the rich traditions of Japanese coffee culture with our community, offering handcrafted brews, matcha lattes, and artisanal pastries that bring a taste of Japan to LA.

I have the opportunity to create beautiful drinks & sell amazing pastries while playing my music.

As much as I love and work hard in making this a great success I feel that it is unsustainable with its current setup.

To keep this a sustainable business I am reaching out for help and support from family and friends. A few things that I am missing that would make huge differences in my cafe would be a larger machine which would allow me to serve more people. The current machine does not allow me to keep up with the demand of customers. Also, I need to hire someone to put together a website.

This has been an amazing opportunity and I want to grow this cafe.

Kohi Cafe is something I really love I and want it to be as successful as possible & with your help, I can make this happen.

We are at a critical juncture, and we need your help to continue serving our loyal customers and sharing the warmth of Japanese hospitality.

**Why We Need Your Support** We are launching a fundraising campaign with a goal of $15,000 to help us:

1. **Cover Operational Costs:** A new Machine and water filtration system that can handle larger volumes of customers supplies have become increasingly expensive, and we need assistance to keep our shop running smoothly.

2. **Expand Our Menu:** We want to introduce new, authentic Japanese beverages and snacks that will delight our customers and attract new ones.

3. **Website:** The shop needs a professional website.

4. **Social Media** We can make the most beautiful tastiest drinks in the world, but we need to ensure that the Los Angeles community knows about it.

**How You Can Help** Your contribution, no matter the size, will make a significant impact. Here’s how you can support us: -

**Make a Donation:** Every dollar counts! Your donation will go directly towards helping us achieve our goals. -

**Spread the Word:** Share our campaign with your friends, family, and social networks. The more people who know about our cause, the better! -

**Visit Us:** If you’re in the Los Angeles area, stop by for a cup of coffee or a matcha latte. Your patronage means the world to us.

**Our Gratitude** As a token of our appreciation, we are offering special perks for our donors, including: -

**$25:** A personalized thank-you note and a 10% discount on your next visit. -

**$50:** A free coffee or matcha latte and a shoutout on our social media. -

**$100:** A Kohi by Owa T-Shirt designed by my 11-year-old son Declan.

We are deeply grateful for your support and for helping us keep the spirit of our Japanese coffee shop alive. Together, we can continue to create a space where people can come together, enjoy exceptional coffee, and experience the beauty of Japanese culture. Thank you for being a part of our journey. I look forward to making you a great cup of coffee!

With heartfelt gratitude, Ian Schoen Owner, Kohi by Owa

**P.S.** If you have any questions or would like to learn more about our campaign, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’d love to hear from you! "