Start-up fund for Misaki: reopening a neighborhood bakery after the demolition of the market
Misaki has run a neighborhood bakery for nine years; the demolition of the market destroyed the equipment, and $3,550 will put it back on its feet.
Updates from Misaki
Small update. $2,396 so far, I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.
Update from Kyoto: we've started the first stage. We're at 50% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Small update. $800 so far, I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.
- Gleb Taras Novikov ๐บ๐ฆ ยท $16
- Anonymous ๐ฎ๐ฉ ยท $100
- Junko Chihiro Matsuda ๐ฏ๐ต ยท $15
โTake care of yourselves. Hope you get the rest soon. - Fukuokaโ
- Landon N. Johnston ๐บ๐ธ ยท $20
โBest of luck. Hope the January deadline works out.โ
- Anonymous ๐บ๐ธ ยท $10
- Cฦฐแปng Lรขm Ngo ๐ป๐ณ ยท $136
โEvery little bit. Small amount but sent with love. - Hแป Chรญ Minh Cityโ
- Dalia Huda Hussein ๐บ๐ธ ยท $20
โWishing you the best - Bellevueโ
- Malathi Naidu ๐ฎ๐ณ ยท $10
- Anonymous ๐ฆ๐บ ยท $100
- Elise รmilie Meyer ๐ซ๐ท ยท $62
- Gerard L. O'Callaghan ๐ฎ๐ช ยท $10
- Anwar Fadi Belkacem ๐ธ๐ฆ ยท $20
- Mabel Ama Opoku ๐ฌ๐ญ ยท $25
- Viviane Eliane Lacerda ๐ง๐ท ยท $100
โKeep your head up! - Vitรณria da Conquistaโ
- Carol Crawford ๐บ๐ธ ยท $10
- Anonymous ๐ฎ๐ณ ยท $10
โEvery little bit! - Amritsarโ
- Anonymous ๐ณ๐ฌ ยท $75
โRooting for you. - Ikejaโ
- Indira T. Gounder ๐ฎ๐ณ ยท $100
- Mohit F. Khanna ๐ฎ๐ณ ยท $5
โBest of luck. Thought of Misaki all day after reading this.โ
- Hira Rabia Khan ๐ต๐ฐ ยท $25
โStay strong - Mardanโ
Reviews
2.7(19 reviews)Only people who gave to this need, or whose offer to help was accepted, can review it.
- Professional and kind
This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.
- Quick response, great follow-up
I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.
- Exceptional service
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.
- 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.
- Patient and understanding
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.
- Made a real difference
This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.
- Practical and effective help
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.
- Genuine person with a big heart
This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.
- Practical and effective help
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.
- Great help in a difficult time
This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.
- Truly grateful for the support
Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.
- Professional and kind
This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.
- Would recommend to anyone
I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.
- Genuine person with a big heart
The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.
- Outstanding person
The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.
- Patient and understanding
I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.
- Outstanding person
I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.
- Would recommend to anyone
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.
- Outstanding person
Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.
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Good luck, Misaki. Shared this with my family. Blessings.
what's already covered and what's the $3,550 for?
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. replacing a commercial oven is the biggest at $2,500.
So sorry you're going through this. Shared it with a few friends. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry
How is Misaki doing now?
Hope you make a strong comeback. Don't give up
Thinking of you, Misaki. Shared this with my family.
Hang in there, Misaki. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes
good luck, Misaki. Hope the shop reopens soon.