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Refilwe needs a commercial oven to reopen a neighborhood bakery

Refilwe has run a neighborhood bakery for three years; a break-in destroyed the equipment, and $1,100 will put it back on its feet.

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Refilwe E. Jones
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Pretoria
For three years I have run a neighborhood bakery in Pretoria. In October, 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 1 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 $1,100 goes: • Replacing a commercial oven: $740 • Initial stock: flour, butter and sugar: $210 • Shop repairs and licensing: $65 • Working capital for the first month: $85 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.

Updates from Refilwe

  1. Thank you all. We're at 8% now ($90). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 14% now ($150). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  • Ashok F. Sharma 🇮🇳 · $10
  • Ellie C. Duncan 🇺🇸 · $10

    “Keep your head up. Hope the January deadline works out. - Bronx”

  • Gerard C. Kenny 🇮🇪 · $214

    “Hope it all works out. Only $214 but hope it helps.”

  • Xuân Bích Do 🇻🇳 · $100
  • Akash R. Sandhu 🇮🇳 · $60

    “Only $60 but hope it helps. - Mangaluru”

  • Barbara Janina Jabłoński 🇵🇱 · $30
  • Katarzyna Renata Sikorski 🇵🇱 · $50

    “Every little bit. Thought of Refilwe all day after reading this. - Wrocław”

  • Uma J. Narayanan 🇮🇳 · $10

    “Praying for you. Thought of Refilwe all day after reading this. - Saket”

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  • Praying for you, Refilwe. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Fresno

    • Daniel Daniel CarvalhoAddress verifiedID verified

      hope you get there. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Hyderabad.

      • is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Refilwe

        • Refilwe E. JonesOwnerAnswer

          The list at the bottom is the whole picture. replacing a commercial oven is the biggest at $740. Ask me anything else.

      • Hope it all works out. Hope you get there. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Pretoria

        • Sending strength. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings.

          • is there anything that isn't money that would help Refilwe?

            • Thanks for sharing this, Refilwe. Looking forward to the next update. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.

              • Stay strong, Refilwe. This could happen to any of us. I'll check back for the next update.

                • Wishing you peace. Your post was clear and honest. After 8 years in construction I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best

                  • reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Stockholm.

                    • Thinking of you and your family. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. After 22 years in engineering I know how hard it is to ask for anything.

                      • Take care. I hope things turn around soon. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out

                        • wishing you the best, Refilwe. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Pretoria.

                          • so sorry you're going through this. Small businesses are the heart of Pretoria. Hope you're open again soon. Sent it to 39 people at work.

                            • Hope it all works out. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best.

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