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Help Silvia restart a neighborhood bakery in Los Angeles after a break-in
Silvia has run a neighborhood bakery for twelve years; a break-in destroyed the equipment, and $1,100 will put it back on its feet.
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For twelve years I have run a neighborhood bakery in Los Angeles. In June, a break-in 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 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 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 $1,100 goes:
• Initial stock: flour, butter and sugar: $380
• Working capital for the first month: $270
• Shop repairs and licensing: $450
With deep gratitude,
Silvia
Updates from Silvia
Thank you all. We're at 37% now ($410). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward shop repairs and licensing.
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Take care, Silvia. Shared it with a few friends. God bless
Hope it all works out. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected