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Start-up fund for Josephine: reopening a neighborhood bakery after the demolition of the market
Josephine has run a neighborhood bakery for nine years; the demolition of the market destroyed the equipment, and $1,900 will put it back on its feet.
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For nine years I have run a neighborhood bakery in Fresno. In July, 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 Wednesday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 10 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 $1,900 goes:
• Initial stock: flour, butter and sugar: $790
• Shop repairs and licensing: $400
• Working capital for the first month: $710
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
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is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Josephine!
Initial stock: flour, butter and sugar is $790 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Thanks for asking.
hope things get better soon, Josephine. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Fresno.
Wishing you the best. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Fresno.
Sending good thoughts, Josephine. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best.
it takes guts to ask. Well done. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless.