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Start-up fund for Shawn: reopening a neighborhood bakery after a storm that collapsed the roof
Shawn has run a neighborhood bakery for three years; a storm that collapsed the roof destroyed the equipment, and $2,750 will put it back on its feet.
🇬🇧 Birmingham, England, United Kingdom3,324 views
For three years I have run a neighborhood bakery in Birmingham. In July, 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 Tuesday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 3 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 $2,750 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $630
• Replacing a commercial oven: $1,850
• Shop repairs and licensing: $270
Thank you so much.
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“From my family to yours. My mother told me about this one. - Cologne”
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“Blessings. Thought of Shawn all day after reading this. - London”
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So sorry you're going through this, Shawn. Looking forward to the next update. Put this on a community board in San Diego this morning. All the best.
You're not alone, Shawn. Looking forward to the next update. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Love from Accra.
hope you make a strong comeback. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless.
Thinking of you, Shawn. Shared this with my family. I hope September is when things finally get easier.
Thinking of you, Shawn. Hope this works out for you. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
Sending good thoughts, Shawn. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Greetings from Manukau.
Sending love. I hope things turn around soon. My neighbor in Brisbane donated after I showed her your page!