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Back to business - Leonardo's comeback in Palmira

Leonardo lost a commercial oven to a fire in the building and needs $800 to reopen a neighborhood bakery and support the family.

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Leonardo D. Ávila
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Palmira
For three years I have run a neighborhood bakery in Palmira. In August, a fire in the building took a commercial oven. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Friday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 7 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 $800 goes: • Shop repairs and licensing: $45 • Working capital for the first month: $95 • Replacing a commercial oven: $660 Every share and every dollar helps.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Yosef Cohen

    Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to Colombo so I could bring a meal. Love from Los Angeles

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