<div>Dear friends, family, and community,

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<div>What began in our kitchen—late nights baking our halal pastries, experimenting with flavors, and sharing them with our community—has grown into something much bigger than us. Yemex Café was never just about coffee and pastries. It’s about culture, warmth, and creating a space where people feel at home.

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<div>Today, we’re proud (and a little nervous!) to share that <strong>we’ve signed the lease for our very first location in Houston</strong>. It feels surreal, but now comes the part where dreams turn into reality: remodeling the space, buying equipment, stocking our shelves, and preparing to welcome you through our doors.

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<div><strong>We can’t do this without you.</strong>

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<div>Every contribution—no matter how small—helps us build this café from the ground up. And in return, we want to give back our gratitude in ways that connect us even more:

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<div><strong>(In order to receive perks, please do not submit anonymously)</strong>

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<div><strong>Under $50</strong> – A digital thank you card from us.

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<div><strong>$150+</strong> – A handwritten thank you card + Yemex stickers mailed to you.

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<div><strong>$300+</strong> – Everything above, plus a private invite to our pre-launch event.

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<div><strong>$600+</strong> – Everything above, plus a Yemex care package prepared with love.

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<div>Your support isn’t just funding a café—it’s helping create a place where people gather, share stories, and build community. Thank you for walking this journey with us.

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<div>With love and gratitude,

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<div>Rawan &amp; Efrain

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Elizabeth Sosa Bailey

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Kristin Chesnutt

Kelly Baum

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Saba Zabarah

Charles Mcintyre

Danya Murad

Mohamed Alkhtani

Maria Isabel Soto

Lucas Ohara

Alan Joshua

Nada Sayed

Ramzi Bader

Pablo & Saja Delgado

Bringing Yemex Café to Houston

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