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Help Aaliyah restart a neighborhood bakery in Albany after the demolition of the market

Aaliyah lost a commercial oven to the demolition of the market and needs $1,600 to reopen a neighborhood bakery and support the family.

🇺🇸 Albany, New York, United States1,564 views
Aaliyah G. Sanders
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Albany
For six years I have run a neighborhood bakery in Albany. In May, 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 Wednesday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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 $1,600 goes: • Initial stock: flour, butter and sugar: $440 • Working capital for the first month: $590 • Shop repairs and licensing: $570 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Aaliyah
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Aaliyah

  1. Update from Albany: the plan for shop repairs and licensing is now scheduled. We're at 61% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. 43% there. I made the first payment toward shop repairs and licensing. Thank you.

  3. We're at 25% thanks to 10 of you. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

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  • Salma Sumaiya Talukder

    Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Fort Portal but we're thinking of you.

    • Zahid Sajib Mia

      I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Love from Faisalabad.

      • Rajan N. Chavan

        Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Put this on a community board in Taguig this morning. Blessings.

        • Charlotte G. GarciaPhoto verified

          You're not alone, Aaliyah. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Take care.

          • Kevin Barasa MussaPhoto verified

            Take care, Aaliyah. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Albany.

            • Christopher W. NunezPhoto verified

              Praying for you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'm in engineering myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you

              • My Như Vo

                I hope things turn around soon. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Albany!

                • Emma Fontana

                  Praying for you, Aaliyah. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't give up. All the best.

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