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Logan needs a commercial oven to reopen a neighborhood bakery
Logan lost a commercial oven to a break-in and needs $3,950 to reopen a neighborhood bakery and support the family.
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For four years I have run a neighborhood bakery in Memphis. 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 Wednesday, and I employed 3 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 $3,950 goes:
• Replacing a commercial oven: $2,050
• Initial stock: flour, butter and sugar: $590
• Shop repairs and licensing: $520
• Working capital for the first month: $790
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
Updates from Logan
We're at 17% thanks to 19 of you. I made the first payment toward working capital for the first month. More news soon.
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Hope it all works out, Logan. It takes guts to ask. Well done.
Sending love. Looking forward to the next update. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Bakersfield.
thinking of you and your family, Logan. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Memphis.
Sending strength, Logan. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Take care.
Thanks for sharing this, Logan. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of Memphis.
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Wish I lived closer to Duisburg so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Rawalpindi
Thinking of you and your family. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Thinking of Memphis.
Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in Makati donated after I showed her your page. Take care.