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Start-up fund for Letícia: reopening a neighborhood bakery after a storm that collapsed the roof
Letícia lost a commercial oven to a storm that collapsed the roof and needs $1,300 to reopen a neighborhood bakery and support the family.
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For fifteen years I have run a neighborhood bakery in Ribeirão Preto. In August, a storm that collapsed the roof took a commercial oven. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Saturday, and I employed 2 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 $1,300 goes:
• Replacing a commercial oven: $690
• Initial stock: flour, butter and sugar: $250
• Shop repairs and licensing: $160
• Working capital for the first month: $200
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
Updates from Letícia
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- Annelie H. Cloete 🇿🇦 · $500
- Jorge H. Álvarez 🇦🇷 · $100
“Praying for you. From La Plata with love. - La Plata”
- Fábio João Duarte 🇧🇷 · $50
“Thought of Letícia all day after reading this. - Caruaru”
- Axel W. Obrien 🇬🇧 · $25
- Jonathan George Acheampong 🇬🇭 · $20
- Ekow Lawrence Gyasi 🇬🇭 · $20
- Beatrice Zakaria 🇬🇭 · $12
“Wishing you the best. Small amount but sent with love. - Ho”
- Russell D. Vasquez 🇺🇸 · $10
- Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $10
- Cláudia Cláudia Vieira 🇧🇷 · $5
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How is Letícia doing now?
Keep going. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I hope December is when things finally get easier. God bless.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Letícia.
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. replacing a commercial oven is the biggest at $690. Let me know if you want more detail.
Sending good thoughts. Hope you make a strong comeback. Love from Kyoto.
Good luck, Letícia. Hope you make a strong comeback. All the best.