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Back to business - Wayne's comeback in Birmingham

Wayne lost a commercial oven to the demolition of the market and needs $2,850 to reopen a neighborhood bakery and support the family.

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Wayne Austin
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For four years I have run a neighborhood bakery in Birmingham. In July, the demolition of the market took a commercial oven. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Saturday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 12 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. Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go. Where the $2,850 goes: • Replacing a commercial oven: $2,050 • Initial stock: flour, butter and sugar: $320 • Shop repairs and licensing: $220 • Working capital for the first month: $260 Thanks for being kind about this. - Wayne
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  • Eka Dian Halim

    Stay strong, Wayne. Hope the shop reopens soon.

    • Alka J. Awasthi

      Hope the shop reopens soon. Greetings from Brooklyn.

      • Imelda C. PinedaAddress verified

        You're not alone. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.

        • Patience Fosu

          Sending good thoughts. Hope you make a strong comeback. Thinking of Birmingham

          • Owen W. Joyner

            Keep going, Wayne. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Take care.

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