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Start-up fund for Mason: reopening a neighborhood bakery after a long illness and repossession
Mason lost a commercial oven to a long illness and repossession and needs $2,400 to reopen a neighborhood bakery and support the family.
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For three years I have run a neighborhood bakery in Fort Worth. In February, a long illness and repossession 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 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 8 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 $2,400 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $580
• Replacing a commercial oven: $1,250
• Initial stock: flour, butter and sugar: $570
I hope life is good to you.
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“Rooting for you. Thought of Mason all day after reading this.”
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“All the best. Small amount but sent with love. - Medan”
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Hope the shop reopens soon. I went through something like this 14 years ago and strangers helped me out
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from Kadıköy.
Take care, Mason. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Marseille.
Thanks for sharing this. This could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in San Jose this morning. God bless.
Thinking of you and your family. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care
Sending love, Mason. Hope this works out for you. Love from Fez.
Hang in there, Mason. I hope things turn around soon. God bless.
Keep going. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I hope May is when things finally get easier. God bless.