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Back to business - Comfort's comeback in Bonny

A barbershop in Bonny needs help replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors after floodwater.

🇳🇬 Rivers, Nigeria853 views
Comfort Ngozika Ogunleye
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Bonny
For three years I have run a barbershop in Bonny. In February, floodwater took clippers, chairs and mirrors. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Saturday, and I employed 1 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. Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go. Where the $550 goes: • Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $370 • Initial stock: supplies: $65 • Shop repairs and licensing: $60 • Working capital for the first month: $55 Thank you for reading my story.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Comfort

  1. Quick update: $339 raised so far (62%). the plan for initial stock: supplies is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them. - Comfort

  2. Thank you all. We're at 44% now ($244). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward working capital for the first month.

Donations

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  • Raymond Kwesi Kyei 🇬🇭 · $10
  • Rowan T. Gregory 🇺🇸 · $25
  • Ashok T. Saxena 🇮🇳 · $100
  • Arif Shakil Uddin 🇧🇩 · $30

    “Rooting for you. Shared with friends too. - Narayanganj”

  • Athumani Otieno 🇰🇪 · $50

    “You got this. Thought of Comfort all day after reading this.”

  • Isabel L. Lacson 🇺🇸 · $25
  • Sebastián J. Franco 🇺🇸 · $10
  • Mabel Mabel Boateng 🇬🇭 · $5

    “Stay strong. - Cape Coast”

  • Comfort Ngozi Raji 🇳🇬 · $50
  • Eva K. Ellis 🇺🇸 · $10
  • Özlem Hande Güler 🇩🇪 · $5
  • Nenita Lacson 🇵🇭 · $75
  • Esperanza T. Jiménez 🇲🇽 · $15

    “Wishing you the best. Thought of Comfort all day after reading this. - Coyoacán”

  • Lydia S. Brennan 🇺🇸 · $30
  • Amber K. Barrett 🇺🇸 · $5
  • Zoé Odette Renault 🇨🇦 · $10
  • Priyanka S. Hegde 🇮🇳 · $50
  • Naveen B. Menon 🇮🇳 · $47

    “You got this. Thought of Comfort all day after reading this. - Mumbai”

  • Fernando Medina 🇲🇽 · $20
  • Christian R. Harvey 🇬🇧 · $82

Reviews

2.0(6 reviews)

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  • Hitesh G. Patil🇮🇳Verified helper
    Amazing support system

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • Bushra Rukhsar Kazmi🇵🇰Verified helper
    Went above and beyond

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Jose L. Murray🇳🇿Verified donor
    Honest and trustworthy

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Hadley T. Graham🇺🇸Verified donor
    Helped when no one else could

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • James B. Reynolds🇨🇦Verified donor
    Great help in a difficult time

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Patrick Guillaume Fournier🇨🇦Verified helper
    Helped when no one else could

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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  • Julia A. Jackson

    Best of luck, Comfort. I hope things turn around soon

    • Diana Sackey

      Hang in there, Comfort. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Blessings

      • Donatella Alice De SantisID verified

        Keep going, Comfort. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Take care

        • Jackson A. Ayala

          Rooting for you, Comfort. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Jakarta Barat.

          • Imad Faisal Osman

            Sending good thoughts, Comfort. Looking forward to the next update. It's not much but it's yours.

            $654 raised of $550

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