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Start-up fund for Paul: reopening a neighborhood bakery after a storm that collapsed the roof

Paul has run a neighborhood bakery for four years; a storm that collapsed the roof destroyed the equipment, and $600 will put it back on its feet.

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Paul Henry Popoola

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Gwagwalada

For four years I have run a neighborhood bakery in Gwagwalada. 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 Wednesday, 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $600 goes: • Initial stock: flour, butter and sugar: $75 • Replacing a commercial oven: $440 • Working capital for the first month: $85 If you're reading this, thank you.

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