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Günter needs a commercial oven to reopen a neighborhood bakery
Günter lost a commercial oven to a long illness and repossession and needs $2,050 to reopen a neighborhood bakery and support the family.
🇩🇪 Berlin, Berlin, Germany2,455 views
For six years I have run a neighborhood bakery in Berlin. In January, a long illness and repossession 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 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 $2,050 goes:
• Shop repairs and licensing: $520
• Working capital for the first month: $390
• Replacing a commercial oven: $1,140
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Günter
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Stay strong. Your post was clear and honest. Put this on a community board in Kaduna this morning. Blessings.
wishing you the best, Günter. Small businesses are the heart of Berlin. Hope you're open again soon. God bless.
I hope things turn around soon. I went through something like this 8 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Bangkok!
Hang in there. Hope you make a strong comeback. Wish I lived closer to Ikeja so I could bring a meal. Love from Toronto.
Thanks for sharing this, Günter. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Take care.
Best of luck, Günter. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. God bless.