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Alyssa needs clippers, chairs and mirrors to reopen a barbershop
Alyssa lost clippers, chairs and mirrors to a fire in the building and needs $2,550 to reopen a barbershop and support the family.
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For nine years I have run a barbershop in London. In June, a fire in the building took clippers, chairs and mirrors. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Thursday, 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 $2,550 goes:
• Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $1,250
• Initial stock: supplies: $310
• Shop repairs and licensing: $420
• Working capital for the first month: $570
I hope life is good to you.
Updates from Alyssa
Thank you all. We're at 58% now ($1,476). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
Thank you all. We're at 30% now ($767). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward working capital for the first month.
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You're not alone. I hope things turn around soon. After 10 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Heliopolis.
wishing you peace, Alyssa. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of London.
Sending love. Small businesses are the heart of London. Hope you're open again soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of London.
Sending love, Alyssa. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Blessings!
Hope this works out for you. Love from Warsaw
Stay strong, Alyssa. Looking forward to the next update. Blessings.
you're not alone, Alyssa. I hope things turn around soon. All the best
wishing you the best, Alyssa. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I hope September is when things finally get easier. Blessings.
Take care, Alyssa. Shared this with my family. We're a small family in London but we're thinking of you. Blessings!
Hope you make a strong comeback. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out
Thinking of you, Alyssa. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up.