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Start-up fund for Reagan: reopening a neighborhood bakery after a fire in the building

Reagan lost a commercial oven to a fire in the building and needs $2,950 to reopen a neighborhood bakery and support the family.

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Reagan C. Pierce
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Baton Rouge
For six years I have run a neighborhood bakery in Baton Rouge. In August, a fire in the building took a commercial oven. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Monday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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 $2,950 goes: • Replacing a commercial oven: $1,650 • Initial stock: flour, butter and sugar: $300 • Shop repairs and licensing: $360 • Working capital for the first month: $640 If you're reading this, thank you. - Reagan
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Reagan

  1. 72% there. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.

  2. Quick update: $886 raised so far (30%). the plan for shop repairs and licensing is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “All the best. My sister told me about this one. - Soweto”

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    “Thought of Reagan all day after reading this. - Vitória da Conquista”

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    “Hang in there. My father told me about this one. - Atlanta”

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    “Praying for you. Thought of Reagan all day after reading this. - Lapu-Lapu”

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  • Avery T. Murray

    Sending strength. Hope you make a strong comeback. Greetings from Minneapolis.

    • Ran Uri Yosef

      sending love, Reagan. Hope you make a strong comeback. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best

      • Ana L. Ramírez

        Praying for you, Reagan. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My neighbor in Lahore donated after I showed her your page.

        • Tithi Popy Zaman

          Best of luck. Shared this with my family. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double

          • Dimas Iwan Tan

            Wishing you peace, Reagan. Small businesses are the heart of Baton Rouge. Hope you're open again soon. All the best.

            • Brielle Wang

              hope you make a strong comeback. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from Sandton!

              • Clara J. Aguilar

                Thanks for sharing this. Small businesses are the heart of Baton Rouge. Hope you're open again soon.

                $3,727 raised of $2,950

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