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Start-up fund for Juan: reopening a neighborhood bakery after a fire in the building

Juan lost a commercial oven to a fire in the building and needs $4,800 to reopen a neighborhood bakery and support the family.

🇺🇸 Sacramento, California, United States5,496 views
Juan Tian
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Sacramento
For fifteen years I have run a neighborhood bakery in Sacramento. 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 Sunday, and I employed 2 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $4,800 goes: • Replacing a commercial oven: $3,050 • Initial stock: flour, butter and sugar: $500 • Shop repairs and licensing: $640 • Working capital for the first month: $610 Thanks for being kind about this. - Juan

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  • I'd happily buy from you once you're back up

    • wishing you the best, Juan. Looking forward to the next update. Love from San Diego

      • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Juan.

        • Take care. Hope you make a strong comeback. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double

          • Ayesha Joya RashidQuestionPhoto verified

            Is there anything that isn't money that would help Juan?

            • Juan TianOwnerAnswer

              Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about replacing a commercial oven, advice is welcome too. Fair thing to want to know.

          • Kamrul Mahin RahmanPhoto verified

            Thinking of you. I hope things turn around soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. God bless.

            • Sameer JainQuestionPhoto verified

              Do you have the equipment quote you could share with the moderators?

              • Juan TianOwnerAnswer

                Yes. It's with the moderators already, and I'll share a blurred copy here too. Ask me anything else.

            • Sending love. Your post was clear and honest. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it

              • Rooting for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I hope November is when things finally get easier. God bless.

                • Hope you make a strong comeback. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Toronto.

                  • Take care, Juan. Looking forward to the next update. We're a small family in Coventry but we're thinking of you.

                    • It takes guts to ask. Well done. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

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