Skip to content
HelpBLESS
Join free
Browse needsPeopleFeedDonationsHow it worksPost a needSign in
MoneySmall businessUrgent

Mónica needs a commercial oven to reopen a neighborhood bakery

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

Anywhere in the world2,276 views
Mónica R. Chávez
Email verified
Fresno
For twelve years I have run a neighborhood bakery in Fresno. In February, 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 Monday, and I employed 2 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. Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go. Where the $3,300 goes: • Replacing a commercial oven: $1,650 • Initial stock: flour, butter and sugar: $620 • Shop repairs and licensing: $440 • Working capital for the first month: $590 With deep gratitude, Mónica
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Mónica

No updates yet. Supporters are notified when the owner posts one.

Donations

RecentTop gifts
  • Daniela A. García 🇦🇷 · $10
  • Ilham Oky Suharto 🇮🇩 · $10
  • Saif Nazrul Sarker 🇧🇩 · $50

    “Hope it all works out. Hope the May deadline works out. - Jessore”

  • James H. Kelley 🇺🇸 · $25
  • Naveed Abbasi 🇵🇰 · $50
  • Micah J. Cook 🇺🇸 · $15

    “Hope it all works out. Thought of Mónica all day after reading this. - Tucson”

  • Liliana D. Muñoz 🇪🇸 · $10
  • Landon A. King 🇺🇸 · $25

    “Rooting for you. Hope the May deadline works out. - Jacksonville”

  • Alexa G. Perry 🇺🇸 · $29.50
  • Peyton W. Berry 🇺🇸 · $15
  • Mónica P. Ramos 🇺🇸 · $10

    “Thought of Mónica all day after reading this. - New York”

  • Adaeze Ngozika Yusuf 🇳🇬 · $20
  • Varun T. Soni 🇮🇳 · $75
  • Irfan Bayu Harahap 🇮🇩 · $25
  • Kerstin Berglund 🇸🇪 · $38

    “Thought of Mónica all day after reading this. - Gothenburg”

  • Todd Figueroa 🇳🇿 · $50
  • William E. Rojas 🇺🇸 · $20

    “Be well. I'm in Grand Rapids, thinking of you.”

  • Deepa K. Bedi 🇮🇳 · $50
  • Waylon L. Ware 🇺🇸 · $25

    “Thought of Mónica all day after reading this. - Fresno”

  • Joshua R. Mitchell 🇺🇸 · $10

    “All the best. Shared with friends too. - Grand Rapids”

Reviews

Only people who gave to this need, or whose offer to help was accepted, can review it.

No reviews yet.

Questions & comments

Ask before you give. Email-verified members can comment and ask questions - no donation needed.

Sign in or create a free account to join the conversation.

  • Irene W. Quintero

    Stay strong, Mónica. Hope the shop reopens soon. Love from Thane.

    • Yetunde Yetunde Idowu

      Rooting for you, Mónica. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care

      • Li Yue Xiong

        Sending love. Hope the shop reopens soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend

        • Michel Paul Gauthier

          Hang in there, Mónica. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't give up.

          • Sajib Asif Parvez

            I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Paris.

            • Gugu L. Padayachee

              Thinking of you. I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in Kano this morning. Take care.

              $1,537 raised of $3,300

              Give

              More people who need help