When Skye and her partner Dan received news of a devastating break-in at their coffee van Good Karma on Friday morning, they feared it was the end. But thanks to an outpouring of support from the Christie’s Beach community – and a whopping $13,000 in donations reached so far – Good Karma is set for a brewing comeback.
Located outside Christie’s Beach Surf Life Saving Club for the past 18 months, Good Karma has become a local hit. Known for its exceptional coffee, fresh cakes, toasties, and even “puppuccinos” for our four-legged friends, the family-run business attracts all members of the community.
“We have the park run here and loads of surf club members, and it’s just such a lovely, busy spot,” shares club member Amy Davey.
“Skye and Dan are such beautiful people and they’ve created such a chilled-out and welcoming vibe.”
The break-in left the small coffee van in ruins. Thieves not only stole essential equipment but also caused extensive damage, smashing the fridge and leaving milk poured over the floor. With Good Karma being the couple’s only source of income, the loss was devastating.
“They completely destroyed everything and stole everything else. It was a completely heartless act,” says Amy.
“It’s a tiny little converted horse float… to target such a small, family-run business in such a public spot is just astounding.”
Determined to help, Amy took to GoFundMe in hopes of raising $10,000 to repair and replace the stolen items. What happened next was nothing short of incredible – the goal was reached in just a few days with donations flooding in from locals and people further afield. It now sits at almost $13,000 across 231 donations, and counting.
“The generosity has been overwhelming,” expresses Amy.
“We thought maybe we’d raise a couple of thousand dollars just to get a new coffee machine, but to see the target met so quickly is just amazing.”
The support is a testament to the incredible community reach of Karma Coffee and is life-changing for Dan and Skye.
“Skye was absolutely heartbroken at first, thinking this was the end. But within a few days to have raised that money and to know that they can get back up and running, she’s just so blown away by everyone’s generosity and support,” adds Amy.
True to its name, Good Karma has always given back. The van regularly supports charities, including mental health initiatives like the Black Dog Institute and local animal charities.
As they navigate the future of Karma Coffee, Amy shares a thank you on behalf of the Christie’s Beach community and everyone involved.
“We just want to say thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, to everyone who donated, shared, or sent kind words. Your support has meant everything and hopefully, once they’re up and running again, everyone can come down and support them by buying a coffee.”
In the meantime, keep up to date on their Instagram and GoFundMe… because the perfect brew is made with a dash of community support.
WHAT: Good Karma Coffee Bar
WHERE: Christie’s Beach Life Saving Club Esplanade, Christie’s Beach SA
@goodkarma_coffeebar
To donate, click here.
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