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Start-up fund for Chirag: reopening a neighborhood bakery after a break-in
A neighborhood bakery in Kolkata needs help replacing a commercial oven after a break-in.
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For nine years I have run a neighborhood bakery in Kolkata. In June, 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 Thursday, 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $350 goes:
• Shop repairs and licensing: $45
• Working capital for the first month: $65
• Replacing a commercial oven: $240
Thanks for being kind about this.
Updates from Chirag
We're at 11% thanks to 3 of you. I made the first payment toward shop repairs and licensing. More news soon.
Update from Kolkata: I made the first payment toward replacing a commercial oven. We're at 9% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us. - Chirag
Good news. Because of your gifts ($20 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely. - Chirag
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You're not alone. Hope you make a strong comeback. All the best.
Thinking of you, Chirag. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Kolkata
Wishing you peace, Chirag. This could happen to any of us. Love from Charlotte.
Good luck. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day
Praying for you, Chirag. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My neighbor in Mangaluru donated after I showed her your page. Love from Mangaluru.
you're not alone, Chirag. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.
Good luck, Chirag. Looking forward to the next update
your post was clear and honest. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too
Keep going. I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in Birmingham this morning
Thinking of you, Chirag. Shared this with my family.
gave what I could, wish it was more. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Adama
Hope it all works out, Chirag. Hope this works out for you. All the best.