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Start-up fund for Lucky: reopening a neighborhood bakery after floodwater

Lucky lost a commercial oven to floodwater and needs $450 to reopen a neighborhood bakery and support the family.

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Lucky Olumide Balogun
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Lagos
For twelve years I have run a neighborhood bakery in Lagos. In December, floodwater 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 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 $450 goes: • Initial stock: flour, butter and sugar: $65 • Replacing a commercial oven: $350 • Shop repairs and licensing: $35 Thanks for being kind about this. - Lucky
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Lucky

  1. Thank you all. We're at 73% now ($329). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($319 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 37% now ($165). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward replacing a commercial oven.

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    “Thought of Lucky all day after reading this. - Angeles”

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  • Gustavo Ronaldo Miranda🇧🇷Verified donor
    Restored my faith in humanity

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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    Outstanding person

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Jose M. Harvey🇺🇸Verified donor
    Helped when no one else could

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Ibrahim Ebuka Obi🇳🇬Verified helper
    Changed my perspective

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

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    Exactly what I needed

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

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