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Arturo needs a commercial oven to reopen a neighborhood bakery

Arturo has run a neighborhood bakery for fifteen years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $4,950 will put it back on its feet.

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Arturo W. Velasco
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Springfield
For fifteen years I have run a neighborhood bakery in Springfield. In August, a fire in the building took a commercial oven. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Saturday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 3 weeks. This business pays my children's school fees and rent. I have already started working from home in small ways, but I can't meet orders without proper equipment. Every contribution brings me closer to reopening, and I promise to post photos as I buy each item. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $4,950 goes: • Replacing a commercial oven: $3,350 • Initial stock: flour, butter and sugar: $780 • Shop repairs and licensing: $330 • Working capital for the first month: $490 Glad we found this place. - Arturo
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Lily Hernandez🇺🇸Verified helper
    Great help in a difficult time

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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    Honest and trustworthy

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

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    Genuine person with a big heart

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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  • Rashed Imran Banerjee

    Hope it all works out, Arturo. I hope things turn around soon. Sent it to 4 people at work. Greetings from Cairo

    • Oleg OsipovVerified organization

      Thinking of you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Palmira.

      • Krishna Bhardwaj

        Thanks for sharing this, Arturo. Looking forward to the next update.

        • Jin-woo Seung-hyun Bae

          Praying for you, Arturo. Small businesses are the heart of Springfield. Hope you're open again soon. My neighbor in Dublin donated after I showed her your page.

          • Cristiane Larissa Martins

            hope it all works out, Arturo. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

            • Regina Francisca Miranda

              Sending love. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My neighbor in Lucknow donated after I showed her your page. God bless.

              • Mariana Mora

                Take care. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Jakarta

                • Sathish G. Nambiar

                  Sending good thoughts, Arturo. Small businesses are the heart of Springfield. Hope you're open again soon. All the best

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