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Back to business - Swetha's comeback in Bengaluru
A barbershop in Bengaluru needs help replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors after a fire in the building.
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For three years I have run a barbershop in Bengaluru. In March, 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 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 $300 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $85
• Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $190
• Shop repairs and licensing: $25
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
Updates from Swetha
Good news. Because of your gifts ($115 in total) I made the first payment toward shop repairs and licensing. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
- Sneha E. Patel 🇮🇳 · $20
- Étienne Gauthier 🇲🇦 · $19
- Pedro Mendoza 🇲🇽 · $10
- Annabelle T. Hunter 🇨🇦 · $100
“Thought of Swetha all day after reading this. - Ottawa”
- Yetunde Omolara Afolabi 🇳🇬 · $5
“Thought of Swetha all day after reading this. - Ikeja”
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is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Swetha
Sure. The biggest one is working capital for the first month, $85. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Thanks for looking so closely.
Best of luck, Swetha. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Brooklyn but we're thinking of you. God bless.
Praying for you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I went through something like this 2 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from Kyiv
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We're a small family in London but we're thinking of you.
stay strong, Swetha. I hope things turn around soon. Don't give up. All the best.