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Back to business - Fernanda's comeback in Las Cruces
Fernanda lost a commercial oven to floodwater and needs $4,500 to reopen a neighborhood bakery and support the family.
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For three years I have run a neighborhood bakery in Las Cruces. In August, floodwater took a commercial oven. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Tuesday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 5 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 $4,500 goes:
• Replacing a commercial oven: $2,500
• Initial stock: flour, butter and sugar: $890
• Shop repairs and licensing: $600
• Working capital for the first month: $510
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Fernanda
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Thanks for sharing this, Fernanda. Shared it with a few friends. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Blessings!
Wishing you peace. Hope you get there. It's not much but it's yours.
hope you get there. Don't give up. Greetings from Manila
Sending strength, Fernanda. Hope you make a strong comeback. Thinking of Las Cruces
Sending good thoughts. I hope things turn around soon. Blessings.