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Back to business - Pawan's comeback in Bhaktapur
A neighborhood bakery in Bhaktapur needs help replacing a commercial oven after a fire in the building.
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For fifteen years I have run a neighborhood bakery in Bhaktapur. In March, 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 Tuesday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 5 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 $450 goes:
• Replacing a commercial oven: $270
• Initial stock: flour, butter and sugar: $100
• Shop repairs and licensing: $40
• Working capital for the first month: $40
If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
- Pawan
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“Rooting for you! - Galway”
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Thinking of you and your family. This could happen to any of us. Wish I lived closer to Berlin so I could bring a meal. God bless.
hang in there, Pawan. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up.
is there anything that isn't money that would help Pawan?
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about replacing a commercial oven, advice is welcome too. Thanks for asking.
So sorry you're going through this, Pawan. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Bhaktapur.
Hope the shop reopens soon. Put this on a community board in Caloocan this morning.
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Pawan.
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. replacing a commercial oven comes first ($270) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Thanks, that means a lot.
hope it all works out, Pawan. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
take care, Pawan. Hope the shop reopens soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. All the best.
Good luck. Your post was clear and honest. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Comilla.
Hang in there, Pawan. I hope things turn around soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Orlando
Rooting for you. Hope this works out for you. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend
Hang in there, Pawan. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
Hope it all works out. Small businesses are the heart of Bhaktapur. Hope you're open again soon. Love from Fort Worth
Sending good thoughts, Pawan. Hope this works out for you.
hope you make a strong comeback. It's not much but it's yours. Take care.
Hope it all works out, Pawan. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Take care.