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Back to business - Wayne's comeback in Bakersfield
Wayne has run a small grocery stall for twelve years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $2,500 will put it back on its feet.
🇺🇸 93364, Bakersfield, California, United States3,473 views
For twelve years I have run a small grocery stall in Bakersfield. In July, a fire in the building took a cold-storage unit. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Tuesday, and I employed 2 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 $2,500 goes:
• Shop repairs and licensing: $570
• Working capital for the first month: $550
• Replacing a cold-storage unit: $1,380
Thanks for reading all this.
- Wayne
Updates from Wayne
Update from Bakersfield: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 70% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Update from Bakersfield: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 53% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
35% there. the plan for working capital for the first month is now scheduled. Thank you.
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keep going, Wayne. Hope you get there.
Thanks for sharing this, Wayne. This could happen to any of us. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless.
Praying for you. Shared this with my family. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best.
Keep going, Wayne. Hope you make a strong comeback. Blessings.
gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to Thessaloniki so I could bring a meal. Take care
Rooting for you, Wayne. Small businesses are the heart of Bakersfield. Hope you're open again soon. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Blessings.