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Help Kendall restart a neighborhood bakery in Hialeah after a long illness and repossession

A neighborhood bakery in Hialeah needs help replacing a commercial oven after a long illness and repossession.

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Kendall K. Welch
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Hialeah
For nine years I have run a neighborhood bakery in Hialeah. In August, 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 Saturday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 3 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 $3,150 goes: • Replacing a commercial oven: $1,900 • Initial stock: flour, butter and sugar: $540 • Shop repairs and licensing: $450 • Working capital for the first month: $260 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.

Updates from Kendall

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($231 in total) I made the first payment toward working capital for the first month. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 6% now ($201). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward shop repairs and licensing. - Kendall

  3. Quick update: $120 raised so far (4%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Anonymous 🇿🇦 · $25

    “Thinking of you. My mother told me about this one. - Pretoria”

  • Anna D. Welch 🇺🇸 · $100
  • Santiago S. Castillo 🇲🇽 · $15

    “Blessings. Only $15 but hope it helps. - Mérida”

  • Jordan Houston 🇺🇸 · $10

    “Thought of Kendall all day after reading this. - Oakland”

  • Victor Chukwuemeka Ajayi 🇳🇬 · $100
  • Joseph Samuel Mussa 🇰🇪 · $25
  • Ayu Sari Tan 🇮🇩 · $20
  • Anonymous 🇵🇰 · $10
  • Thabo T. Van Wyk 🇿🇦 · $50
  • Anonymous 🇬🇭 · $31
  • Michael Daniel Nnamdi 🇳🇬 · $10

    “Be well. Thought of Kendall all day after reading this.”

  • Chloe H. Henderson 🇬🇧 · $63

    “Hang in there. Please keep us posted. - Dundee”

  • Samuel Kunle Nwosu 🇳🇬 · $10
  • Benjamin E. Rodriguez 🇺🇸 · $37

Reviews

3.4(5 reviews)

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  • Jennifer Guerrero🇺🇸Verified donor
    Helped when no one else could

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Álvaro T. Ibáñez🇲🇽Verified helper
    Professional and kind

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • Ankit H. Kashyap🇮🇳Verified donor
    Trustworthy helper

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Henk Hendrik Maas🇳🇱Verified helper
    Really cared about my situation

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Anderson Marcelo Fernandes🇧🇷Verified helper
    Helped when no one else could

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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  • Shared this with my family. My neighbor in Fortaleza donated after I showed her your page. Take care.

    • Thinking of you. This could happen to any of us. Love from Hamilton.

      $559.50 raised of $3,150

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