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Start-up fund for Thulani: reopening a neighborhood bakery after floodwater
Thulani has run a neighborhood bakery for fifteen years; floodwater destroyed the equipment, and $750 will put it back on its feet.
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For fifteen years I have run a neighborhood bakery in Johannesburg. In August, floodwater took a commercial oven. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Saturday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 7 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 $750 goes:
• Shop repairs and licensing: $50
• Replacing a commercial oven: $570
• Working capital for the first month: $130
With deep gratitude,
Thulani
Updates from Thulani
Update from Johannesburg: we've started the first stage. We're at 21% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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- Anonymous 🇰🇷 · $50
- Shilpa M. Bisht 🇮🇳 · $38
“Only $38 but hope it helps. - Nashik”
- Arjun T. Gurjar 🇮🇳 · $5
- Heather W. Freeman 🇺🇸 · $43.50
- Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $20
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