<div>Charlie’s Kitchen was shut down completely following a catastrophic leak and extensive water damage earlier this week. 
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<div><strong>Our staff is unexpectedly without work and income. </strong>Owner David Oshima is asking for your help to ensure Charlie's Kitchen staff can continue to support themselves and their families. 
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<div><strong>This GoFundMe is earmarked for payroll and other expenses that will support Charlie's staff.</strong> Once staff is well taken care of, we will use the remaining funds to support critical repairs that will let us reopen ASAP.
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<div><strong>Charlie's Kitchen will require major repairs.  </strong>The leak and flood caused extensive water damage, including to both electrical panels. All food on site was donated and thankfully, there were no injuries.
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<div>Charlie's is a part of Harvard Square and the Cambridge community and has served the neighborhood for 50+ years. 
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<div><strong>Every donation — big or small — makes a real difference. If you’re unable to donate, please share this page widely.</strong>
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<div><em>More details on the </em><a href="https://www.boston.com/food/food-news/2026/01/28/charlies-kitchen-temporarily-closed/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>damage are here</em></a><em>.</em>
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<div><em>Follow along on our Instagram page as we rebuild: @</em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/charlieskitchenharvardsq/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>charlieskitchenharvardsq</em></a>
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