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Back to business - Irene's comeback in Medellín

Irene has run a barbershop for three years; floodwater destroyed the equipment, and $900 will put it back on its feet.

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Irene C. Estrada
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Medellín
For three years I have run a barbershop in Medellín. In July, floodwater took clippers, chairs and mirrors. 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $900 goes: • Working capital for the first month: $135 • Initial stock: supplies: $210 • Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $555 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Irene

  1. Small update. $495 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.

  2. Quick update: $370 raised so far (41%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Wanted to say thank you properly. 32% funded and I made the first payment toward working capital for the first month.

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  • Mim Ali

    Wishing you peace, Irene. Shared it with a few friends. All the best.

    • Benjamin Abdul

      Sending strength, Irene. Hope you get there.

      • Ouma Kariuki Mollel

        Rooting for you, Irene. Small businesses are the heart of Medellín. Hope you're open again soon. Please keep us posted. God bless.

        • Kunal C. Parikh

          wishing you the best. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Please keep us posted. Blessings

          • Audrey C. Yates

            Best of luck. Small businesses are the heart of Medellín. Hope you're open again soon. My husband and I read this together.

            • Maina Kato Ssebuliba

              Sending love. I hope things turn around soon. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings.

              • Scarlett D. Stokes

                sending good thoughts, Irene. Looking forward to the next update. I hope September is when things finally get easier.

                • Rebecca MorrisID verified

                  I hope things turn around soon. After 12 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of Medellín

                  • Anthony P. Merritt

                    Take care, Irene. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out

                    • Seo-jun Do-yoon Yang

                      Keep going, Irene. Hope this works out for you. It's not much but it's yours. Blessings.

                      • Usman Shittu

                        Thinking of you. Small businesses are the heart of Medellín. Hope you're open again soon. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best.

                        • Lillian K. NorwoodAddress verifiedPhoto verified

                          Shared it with a few friends. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too

                          • Vy My Ha

                            Thanks for sharing this, Irene. I hope things turn around soon. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out.

                            • Ellen Femke VermeulenAddress verifiedID verified

                              wishing you peace. Hope you get there. Love from Mar del Plata.

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