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Back to business - Elena's comeback in Manila

Elena has run a neighborhood bakery for six years; a storm that collapsed the roof destroyed the equipment, and $750 will put it back on its feet.

🇵🇭 Metro Manila, Philippines506 views
Elena H. Dela Cruz
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Manila
For six years I have run a neighborhood bakery in Manila. 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 Monday, and I employed 1 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 $750 goes: • Replacing a commercial oven: $430 • Initial stock: flour, butter and sugar: $105 • Shop repairs and licensing: $110 • Working capital for the first month: $105 With deep gratitude, Elena
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  • Hridoy Shakil Jahan

    Sending love. Small businesses are the heart of Manila. Hope you're open again soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best!

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