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Help Audrey restart a barbershop in Manchester after a break-in

Audrey lost clippers, chairs and mirrors to a break-in and needs $1,600 to reopen a barbershop and support the family.

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Audrey T. Black
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Manchester
For six years I have run a barbershop in Manchester. In November, 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 Saturday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 5 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 $1,600 goes: • Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $850 • Shop repairs and licensing: $450 • Working capital for the first month: $300 Thank you so much.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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    “Wish I could do more. Hope the January deadline works out. - New Delhi”

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    “Every little bit. Thought of Audrey all day after reading this. - Gwagwalada”

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    “Happy to help. Thought of Audrey all day after reading this. - Ciudad de México”

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  • James T. May🇺🇸Verified donor
    Amazing support system

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

  • Lena Hannah Roth🇩🇪Verified donor
    Trustworthy helper

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

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  • Yu Chen

    Hope it all works out, Audrey. 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.

    • Timur Pavlov

      So sorry you're going through this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Manchester

      • Siva W. Iyer

        Stay strong, Audrey. Shared it with a few friends. Sent it to 26 people at work

        • Noémie Camille Gautier

          Keep going. Small businesses are the heart of Manchester. Hope you're open again soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

          • Romeo R. Santos

            Sending good thoughts. Small businesses are the heart of Manchester. Hope you're open again soon. Blessings

            • Elias R. FowlerPhoto verified

              Best of luck, Audrey. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Manchester

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