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Help Amparo restart a barbershop in San Antonio after a break-in

Amparo has run a barbershop for nine years; a break-in destroyed the equipment, and $3,600 will put it back on its feet.

🇺🇸 San Antonio, Texas, United States4,239 views
Amparo Teresa Castillo
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San Antonio
For nine years I have run a barbershop in San Antonio. In May, 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 Sunday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 8 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 $3,600 goes: • Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $2,550 • Working capital for the first month: $320 • Shop repairs and licensing: $730 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Amparo
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Amparo

  1. Quick update: $1,732 raised so far (48%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them. - Amparo

  2. Small update. $1,653 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.

  3. Quick update: $681 raised so far (19%). the plan for shop repairs and licensing is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “God bless. Hope the September deadline works out. - Muzaffarpur”

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    “Wish I could do more. Only $50 but hope it helps. - Auckland”

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    “You got this. Thought of Amparo all day after reading this. - Jakarta Barat”

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    “Thought of Amparo all day after reading this. - Dehiwala”

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    “Get well soon. Only $100 but hope it helps. - Biratnagar”

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    “Thought of Amparo all day after reading this. - Madurai”

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    “Take care of yourselves. Hope the September deadline works out. - Latina”

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    “Stay strong. Small amount but sent with love. - Khon Kaen”

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    “Praying for you. Thought of Amparo all day after reading this. - Berlin”

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  • Lorenzo Rossetti

    You're not alone, Amparo. Hope you get there

    • Selamawit Saba MulugetaPhoto verified

      sending love, Amparo. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Denpasar

      • Dennis Richard Antwi

        Good luck, Amparo. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from London.

        • Manuel A. Gutiérrez

          Hope things get better soon. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Thinking of San Antonio.

          • Darunee Duangjai Jaidee

            You're not alone, Amparo. Small businesses are the heart of San Antonio. Hope you're open again soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. All the best.

            • Nasser Nasser Hegazy

              praying for you. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My husband and I read this together. Love from Semarang.

              • Doris F. Flores

                Stay strong, Amparo. Small businesses are the heart of San Antonio. Hope you're open again soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money

                • Heinz Becker

                  Thinking of you and your family, Amparo. Your post was clear and honest. Please keep us posted. Blessings.

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