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A neighborhood bakery in Valencia needs help replacing a commercial oven after a long illness and repossession.

🇪🇸 Valencia, Valencian Community, Spain2,302 views
Patricia C. Morales
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Valencia
For nine years I have run a neighborhood bakery in Valencia. In May, 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 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 $2,800 goes: • Replacing a commercial oven: $1,500 • Initial stock: flour, butter and sugar: $310 • Shop repairs and licensing: $400 • Working capital for the first month: $590 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.

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  • Thinking of you and your family. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My neighbor in Jakarta Selatan donated after I showed her your page

    • Sending strength, Patricia. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

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