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

Vinícius has run a neighborhood bakery for twelve years; a storm that collapsed the roof destroyed the equipment, and $1,050 will put it back on its feet.

🇧🇷 São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil1,542 views
Vinícius Leonardo Mendes
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São Paulo
For twelve years I have run a neighborhood bakery in São Paulo. 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 Tuesday, and I employed 3 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. Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go. Where the $1,050 goes: • Initial stock: flour, butter and sugar: $220 • Working capital for the first month: $220 • Replacing a commercial oven: $610 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Vinícius
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Leonardo W. HawkinsQuestion

    How is Vinícius doing now?

    • Farah Dua Mughal

      It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of São Paulo.

      • Nana Frank ArmahQuestion

        Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near São Paulo!

        • Vinícius Leonardo MendesOwnerAnswer

          Thank you. If you're in São Paulo I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Good question.

      • Hazel H. Gonzales

        Best of luck, Vinícius. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of São Paulo

        • Mohammed Ali TannousAddress verified

          I hope things turn around soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Lucknow

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