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Back to business - Gabriele's comeback in Leipzig

Gabriele lost a commercial oven to a break-in and needs $2,450 to reopen a neighborhood bakery and support the family.

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Gabriele Leni Keller
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For twelve years I have run a neighborhood bakery in Leipzig. In May, a break-in took a commercial oven. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Wednesday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 8 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $2,450 goes: • Replacing a commercial oven: $1,000 • Initial stock: flour, butter and sugar: $440 • Shop repairs and licensing: $510 • Working capital for the first month: $500 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Gabriele
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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    Reliable and compassionate

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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    Exceeded expectations

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  • Zoe J. Riley

    You're not alone, Gabriele. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Lagos

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