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Start-up fund for Elaine: reopening a neighborhood bakery after a break-in

Elaine lost a commercial oven to a break-in and needs $1,250 to reopen a neighborhood bakery and support the family.

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Elaine Heloísa Ferreira
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Olinda
For six years I have run a neighborhood bakery in Olinda. 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 Tuesday, and I employed 1 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 $1,250 goes: • Working capital for the first month: $200 • Replacing a commercial oven: $940 • Initial stock: flour, butter and sugar: $110 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Risa Saki Miyazaki

    Rooting for you, Elaine. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.

    • Nicola Martino

      Thinking of you and your family, Elaine. Shared it with a few friends. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry

      • Hani Gozali

        This could happen to any of us. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. God bless.

        • Javier D. Gutiérrez

          Sending strength, Elaine. Hope you make a strong comeback.

          • Basma Hana Belkacem

            Sending love, Elaine. Shared this with my family. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Los Angeles

            • Kiptoo Athumani Swai

              Hope you make a strong comeback. Love from Lagos.

              • Usha K. Rajput

                Wishing you peace. This could happen to any of us. Wish I lived closer to Rajkot so I could bring a meal.

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