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Naomi needs a commercial oven to reopen a neighborhood bakery
A neighborhood bakery in Birmingham needs help replacing a commercial oven after a long illness and repossession.
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For three years I have run a neighborhood bakery in Birmingham. In March, 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 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 $2,200 goes:
• Replacing a commercial oven: $1,100
• Initial stock: flour, butter and sugar: $360
• Shop repairs and licensing: $180
• Working capital for the first month: $560
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
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thinking of you and your family. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Put this on a community board in Bogotá this morning. Blessings!
Thinking of you, Naomi. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Sent it to 4 people at work. Love from Bristol.
Hope it all works out, Naomi. Hope you get there. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
Praying for you. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Lapu-Lapu.
thinking of you, Naomi. Hope the shop reopens soon. Put this on a community board in Dallas this morning. Greetings from Dallas.
Rooting for you. Hope the shop reopens soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Blessings
Sending love, Naomi. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.
Keep going. Hope you make a strong comeback. My neighbor in Madurai donated after I showed her your page. Take care
Thanks for sharing this, Naomi. Hope you get there. Take care.
good luck. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Santos.