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Start-up fund for Beatrice: reopening a neighborhood bakery after floodwater

A neighborhood bakery in Naples needs help replacing a commercial oven after floodwater.

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Beatrice Paola Conti
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Naples
For twelve years I have run a neighborhood bakery in Naples. In March, floodwater took a commercial oven. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Sunday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 5 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 $3,150 goes: • Replacing a commercial oven: $2,050 • Initial stock: flour, butter and sugar: $430 • Shop repairs and licensing: $380 • Working capital for the first month: $290 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.

Updates from Beatrice

  1. Thank you all. We're at 11% now ($335). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward working capital for the first month.

  2. Update from Naples: I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. We're at 4% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Small update. $45 so far, the plan for working capital for the first month is now scheduled.

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  • Praying for you, Beatrice. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We're a small family in Hawassa but we're thinking of you.

    • Sending strength, Beatrice. Hope you make a strong comeback. I hope June is when things finally get easier. Blessings

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