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Back to business - Mariana's comeback in St. Louis
A neighborhood bakery in St. Louis needs help replacing a commercial oven after a long illness and repossession.
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For six years I have run a neighborhood bakery in St. Louis. In February, a long illness and repossession 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 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 $1,750 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $560
• Initial stock: flour, butter and sugar: $690
• Shop repairs and licensing: $500
With deep gratitude,
Mariana
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Thanks for sharing this. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Burnaby.
Sending strength, Mariana. Your post was clear and honest. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Mumbai.
Sending good thoughts, Mariana. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of St. Louis.
Take care, Mariana. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Please keep us posted. Blessings
Sending love. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of St. Louis.
Shared it with a few friends. We're a small family in Móstoles but we're thinking of you.
So sorry you're going through this. Your post was clear and honest. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. All the best.
Stay strong. Small businesses are the heart of St. Louis. Hope you're open again soon. I'll check back for the next update!
Wishing you peace, Mariana. Hope you make a strong comeback. I'll check back for the next update
You're not alone, Mariana. Gave what I could, wish it was more.
Hope things get better soon. Hope you make a strong comeback. Please keep us posted. Take care!
Wishing you the best, Mariana. Gave what I could, wish it was more