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Back to business - Bushra's comeback in Gujranwala
Bushra lost a commercial oven to a storm that collapsed the roof and needs $550 to reopen a neighborhood bakery and support the family.
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For fifteen years I have run a neighborhood bakery in Gujranwala. In January, a storm that collapsed the roof 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.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $550 goes:
• Replacing a commercial oven: $360
• Initial stock: flour, butter and sugar: $65
• Shop repairs and licensing: $35
• Working capital for the first month: $90
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
Updates from Bushra
Good news. Because of your gifts ($146 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Wanted to say thank you properly. 26% funded and the plan for working capital for the first month is now scheduled. - Bushra
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- Anonymous 🇫🇷 · $25
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- Harini R. Sastry 🇮🇳 · $79
“Every little bit. Thought of Bushra all day after reading this.”
- Varsha T. Rao 🇮🇳 · $8.50
- Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $58
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Bushra
Replacing a commercial oven is $360 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Fair thing to want to know.
Rooting for you, Bushra. It takes guts to ask. Well done. It's not much but it's yours.
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Bushra?
Thank you. If you're in Gujranwala I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. It helps to be asked.
thanks for sharing this, Bushra. Your post was clear and honest.
Praying for you, Bushra. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did
How is Bushra doing now?
Small businesses are the heart of Gujranwala. Hope you're open again soon. God bless.
Sending good thoughts. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to Mumbai so I could bring a meal. Love from Nha Trang
Sending strength. Hope this works out for you. Love from Detroit
Stay strong, Bushra. Hope the shop reopens soon.
Wishing you peace, Bushra. This could happen to any of us. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Nagpur.
Keep going. Hope this works out for you. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings
Rooting for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We're a small family in Iloilo City but we're thinking of you. Blessings
Sending strength. Hope you get there. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Nakhon Ratchasima.
Sending love, Bushra. I hope things turn around soon.
Keep going, Bushra. Gave what I could, wish it was more.
Wishing you peace. Hope the shop reopens soon. I went through something like this 7 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings.
Hope you make a strong comeback. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Pietermaritzburg
Hope it all works out, Bushra. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.
Hope you make a strong comeback. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
Praying for you, Bushra. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.
Hang in there. Hope the shop reopens soon. God bless.
take care. 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. God bless.
take care, Bushra. It takes guts to ask. Well done. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Gujranwala
Hope it all works out, Bushra. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. God bless!
Sending strength. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Wish I lived closer to Leeds so I could bring a meal.
Keep going, Bushra. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best.