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Start-up fund for Jose: reopening a neighborhood bakery after a fire in the building
Jose lost a commercial oven to a fire in the building and needs $2,350 to reopen a neighborhood bakery and support the family.
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For four years I have run a neighborhood bakery in Ballarat. In July, a fire in the building 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 3 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $2,350 goes:
• Replacing a commercial oven: $1,250
• Initial stock: flour, butter and sugar: $420
• Shop repairs and licensing: $320
• Working capital for the first month: $360
Thanks for being kind about this.
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Hope things get better soon, Jose. Gave what I could, wish it was more
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Reading
Hang in there, Jose. It takes guts to ask. Well done
Wishing you peace, Jose. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My neighbor in Boulogne-Billancourt donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of Ballarat
sending love, Jose. Your post was clear and honest.
Take care, Jose. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Mumbai
small businesses are the heart of Ballarat. Hope you're open again soon. God bless.
Hope this works out for you. Put this on a community board in Pune this morning. All the best
Rooting for you, Jose. Shared this with my family
hope things get better soon. Small businesses are the heart of Ballarat. Hope you're open again soon. Take care
you're not alone, Jose. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.
You're not alone, Jose. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Wollongong.
Thinking of you and your family, Jose. This could happen to any of us. We're a small family in Kraków but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Ballarat