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Chang-min needs a commercial oven to reopen a neighborhood bakery

Chang-min lost a commercial oven to a storm that collapsed the roof and needs $1,650 to reopen a neighborhood bakery and support the family.

🇰🇷 South Korea2,214 views
Chang-min Min-jun Kwak
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Seoul
For four years I have run a neighborhood bakery in Seoul. In April, 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 Saturday, 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 $1,650 goes: • Replacing a commercial oven: $740 • Shop repairs and licensing: $330 • Initial stock: flour, butter and sugar: $580 If you're reading this, thank you. - Chang-min
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Chang-min

  1. Thank you all. We're at 56% now ($924). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for replacing a commercial oven is now scheduled.

  2. Update from Seoul: I made the first payment toward replacing a commercial oven. We're at 41% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Cem Hakan Duman

    Keep going. Hope the shop reopens soon. Wish I lived closer to Ciudad de México so I could bring a meal. Love from Aurora.

    • Anong Malee Srisai

      take care, Chang-min. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.

      • Wekesa John Maina

        You're not alone, Chang-min. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

        • Toàn Dao

          Sending good thoughts. Hope the shop reopens soon. God bless.

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