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Back to business - Dylan's comeback in Lafayette
Dylan lost a commercial oven to floodwater and needs $1,450 to reopen a neighborhood bakery and support the family.
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For nine years I have run a neighborhood bakery in Lafayette. In May, floodwater 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 10 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 $1,450 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $350
• Initial stock: flour, butter and sugar: $720
• Shop repairs and licensing: $380
With deep gratitude,
Dylan
Updates from Dylan
Wanted to say thank you properly. 33% funded and the plan for shop repairs and licensing is now scheduled. - Dylan
Update from Lafayette: we've started the first stage. We're at 31% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Update from Lafayette: we've started the first stage. We're at 9% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Stay strong, Dylan. Hope you get there
Wishing you the best. Small businesses are the heart of Lafayette. Hope you're open again soon. After 18 years in construction I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from Suwon.
You're not alone, Dylan. Your post was clear and honest. All the best.
gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Rohini but we're thinking of you. All the best.
Sending strength, Dylan. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care!
Best of luck, Dylan. Hope you make a strong comeback. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Fresno.
Thinking of you. Shared it with a few friends. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.
Stay strong, Dylan. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.
This could happen to any of us. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Nice!
best of luck, Dylan. Small businesses are the heart of Lafayette. Hope you're open again soon. We're a small family in Nice but we're thinking of you.
Sending good thoughts. Hope you get there. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.
Looking forward to the next update. Love from București.
Small businesses are the heart of Lafayette. Hope you're open again soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Bengaluru.
Thanks for sharing this, Dylan. Your post was clear and honest
praying for you. Hope you make a strong comeback. After 27 years in farming I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best.