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 Help Save &amp; Spark Growth for Lombard’s Only Downtown Coffee &amp; Independent Bookshop!
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 Dear Friends, Neighbors, and Coffee Lovers,
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 At our heart, we built this space on a simple motto: “A place where anyone can get inspired, one cup at a time.”
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 As the only downtown coffeehouse, tea shop, and independent bookstore in Lombard, our mission from day one has been to create a warm, welcoming community hub where you can discover your next great read, work comfortably, and enjoy a quality craft beverage.
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 The Goal: Our Official Grand Opening &amp; Ribbon Cutting (October 13th)
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 We are aiming to raise funds to launch our Official Grand Opening &amp; Ribbon Cutting on October 13th. This event is designed to aggressively reach local residents, build strong community roots, and pivot from survival mode into steady, sustainable growth.
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 How Your Support Will Be Used:
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 Immediate Operations &amp; Staffing: Keeping our doors open and funding a trained, sustainable team of 3–4 staff members to deliver fast, friendly service.
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 Shop Improvements:
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 Eye-catching window and door display updates so passing neighbors know we're open.
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 An upgraded, comfortable remote work area.
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 A cozy, creative space near the parking lot entry.
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 Dedicated counter displays for our whole-bean coffee and loose-leaf teas.
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 Marketing &amp; Outreach: Raising awareness across Lombard so everyone knows where to find local coffee, tea, and books.
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 Long-Term Vision: Building an organized, expanded bookstore selection with vibrant events for book lovers, local writers, board game enthusiasts, and community groups.
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 Donor Perks &amp; Rewards
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 To show our deepest gratitude for supporting our small business, we're offering special incentives for our supporters:
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 $25+ Supporter: A huge thank-you on our community board and a free drink coupon.
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 $50+ Local Supporter: Exclusive Grand Opening T-Shirt + a free drink card.
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 $100+ Coffee &amp; Book Lover: Exclusive 1-Month Customer Perk Card, which includes:
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 Weekly free drink
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 Grand Opening T-Shirt
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 Special perks on whole coffee beans and tea
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 Discounts on private space rentals for meetings or private events
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 $250+ Community Anchor: 1-Month Customer Perk Card + Grand Opening T-Shirt + recognition as a shop sponsor.
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 How Else You Can Help
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 If you aren't able to contribute financially right now, you can still make a huge difference:
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 Share this campaign with friends, family, and local Lombard groups!
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 Visit us in person to check out our new fall menu, craft remixes, and simple ordering setup.
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 Join us on October 13th for our Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting ceremony!
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 Thank you so much for your belief in independent local business and community spaces. Together, we can keep the coffee brewing, the pages turning, and inspiration flowing in downtown Lombard!
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Keeping Lombard’s Independent Coffee, Tea & Bookstore Alive

Keeping Lombard’s Independent Coffee, Tea & Bookstore Alive

Still $3,925 to go. Help us build momentum.