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Back to business - Mio's comeback in Yokohama

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

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Mio Yuna Takahashi
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Yokohama
For six years I have run a neighborhood bakery in Yokohama. In July, 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 Thursday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 10 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 $3,300 goes: • Initial stock: flour, butter and sugar: $520 • Replacing a commercial oven: $2,250 • Working capital for the first month: $530 If you're reading this, thank you. - Mio

Updates from Mio

  1. Quick update: $812 raised so far (25%). I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($512 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Quick update: $370 raised so far (11%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Kiptoo Hamisi Hamisi🇰🇪Verified donor
    Made me feel heard

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • Sang-hoon Ji-ho Ha🇺🇸Verified donor
    Truly grateful for the support

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

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    Really cared about my situation

    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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    Practical and effective help

    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

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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  • Waleed MansourID verified

    Hope the shop reopens soon. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from Coimbatore.

    • so sorry you're going through this. Hope the shop reopens soon. Love from Multan

      • I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

        • Thinking of you and your family, Mio. Hope the shop reopens soon. Please keep us posted. Take care.

          • Sending good thoughts. I hope things turn around soon. My husband and I read this together. Love from Lagos.

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