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Help Arun restart a barbershop in Mumbai after a long illness and repossession
Arun has run a barbershop for three years; a long illness and repossession destroyed the equipment, and $700 will put it back on its feet.
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For three years I have run a barbershop in Mumbai. In December, a long illness and repossession 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 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $700 goes:
• Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $400
• Initial stock: supplies: $125
• Shop repairs and licensing: $40
• Working capital for the first month: $135
If you're reading this, thank you.
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How is Arun doing now?
Hang in there. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Sent it to 37 people at work. Take care