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Start-up fund for Amparo: reopening a neighborhood bakery after the demolition of the market
A neighborhood bakery in San Diego needs help replacing a commercial oven after the demolition of the market.
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For three years I have run a neighborhood bakery in San Diego. In May, the demolition of the market took a commercial oven. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Friday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 8 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 $4,700 goes:
• Replacing a commercial oven: $2,600
• Initial stock: flour, butter and sugar: $840
• Shop repairs and licensing: $640
• Working capital for the first month: $620
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
Updates from Amparo
Thank you all. We're at 61% now ($2,852). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.
Update from San Diego: I made the first payment toward working capital for the first month. We're at 43% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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praying for you. I hope things turn around soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it
You're not alone, Amparo. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up.
Thinking of you. Your post was clear and honest. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. All the best
Hang in there, Amparo. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Narayanganj
it takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Accra.