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Back to business - Sergio's comeback in Anaheim
Sergio lost clippers, chairs and mirrors to a break-in and needs $1,650 to reopen a barbershop and support the family.
🇺🇸 Anaheim, California, United States1,846 views
For three years I have run a barbershop in Anaheim. In March, a break-in took clippers, chairs and mirrors. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Friday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 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 $1,650 goes:
• Initial stock: supplies: $720
• Working capital for the first month: $710
• Shop repairs and licensing: $220
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
Updates from Sergio
Small update. $1,043 so far, I made the first payment toward shop repairs and licensing.
We're at 19% thanks to 9 of you. I made the first payment toward initial stock: supplies. More news soon.
Thank you all. We're at 14% now ($238). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.
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Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Düsseldorf
So sorry you're going through this. Small businesses are the heart of Anaheim. Hope you're open again soon. Greetings from Hồ Chí Minh City.
sending love, Sergio. Gave what I could, wish it was more. God bless.
So sorry you're going through this. Small businesses are the heart of Anaheim. Hope you're open again soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Kraków.
Take care, Sergio. Gave what I could, wish it was more. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Gangnam.
Sending strength, Sergio. I hope things turn around soon. My neighbor in Lalitpur donated after I showed her your page
hope you get there. We're a small family in Huntsville but we're thinking of you. Love from Huntsville.
Take care. Hope the shop reopens soon. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home!
sending good thoughts. Hope you get there. My neighbor in Oakland donated after I showed her your page. God bless.
Sending good thoughts, Sergio. Hope you get there. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Kolkata.