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A neighborhood bakery in Paris needs help replacing a commercial oven after a storm that collapsed the roof.

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For nine years I have run a neighborhood bakery in Paris. In September, 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 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 $3,550 goes: • Replacing a commercial oven: $2,350 • Initial stock: flour, butter and sugar: $360 • Shop repairs and licensing: $190 • Working capital for the first month: $650 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.

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