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Divya needs a commercial oven to reopen a neighborhood bakery
Divya has run a neighborhood bakery for four years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $2,500 will put it back on its feet.
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For four years I have run a neighborhood bakery in Toronto. In July, 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 Sunday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 8 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 $2,500 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $580
• Replacing a commercial oven: $1,700
• Shop repairs and licensing: $220
Thanks for reading all this.
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stay strong, Divya. Shared it with a few friends
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Naivasha.
Wishing you the best, Divya. Shared this with my family. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Blessings.
sending good thoughts. Hope the shop reopens soon. Please keep us posted. Take care
Rooting for you, Divya. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Iztapalapa but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Iztapalapa