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Babatunde needs a commercial oven to reopen a neighborhood bakery
A neighborhood bakery in Gwagwalada needs help replacing a commercial oven after a fire in the building.
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For four years I have run a neighborhood bakery in Gwagwalada. 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 Monday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 12 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.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $450 goes:
• Replacing a commercial oven: $290
• Working capital for the first month: $95
• Initial stock: flour, butter and sugar: $65
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Babatunde
Updates from Babatunde
Quick update: $61 raised so far (14%). I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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Sending strength, Babatunde. Hope the shop reopens soon. Greetings from Thane.
Hope it all works out. Looking forward to the next update. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Birmingham
Thinking of you, Babatunde. Hope you make a strong comeback. Thinking of Gwagwalada
sending good thoughts. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't give up
praying for you, Babatunde. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My husband and I read this together. God bless!