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Help Axel restart a barbershop in New Orleans after floodwater

A barbershop in New Orleans needs help replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors after floodwater.

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Axel M. Andrews
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New Orleans
For four years I have run a barbershop in New Orleans. In May, floodwater took clippers, chairs and mirrors. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Monday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 12 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 $3,650 goes: • Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $2,300 • Initial stock: supplies: $260 • Shop repairs and licensing: $380 • Working capital for the first month: $710 Thank you for reading my story.

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  • Dipu Dipu Begum🇮🇳Verified helper
    Would recommend to anyone

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Evans Mussa Shayo🇹🇿Verified donor
    Truly grateful for the support

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Madelyn K. Montgomery🇬🇧Verified helper
    Went above and beyond

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

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    Helped when no one else could

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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    Great help in a difficult time

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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  • Shared this with my family. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from La Plata.

    • Hope things get better soon, Axel. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I hope August is when things finally get easier. Love from Munich.

      • Sending love, Axel. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

        • Hang in there, Axel. I hope things turn around soon. Please keep us posted. Love from Hamilton

          • Good luck, Axel. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My neighbor in Savannah donated after I showed her your page.

            • thinking of you and your family, Axel. Hope this works out for you. God bless!

              • Good luck, Axel. Shared this with my family. Don't give up. Love from Kaduna.

                • Hope it all works out. Hope you make a strong comeback. Sent it to 32 people at work. Thinking of New Orleans.

                  • a colleague of mine might know someone for this in Louisiana. I'll ask around and let you know!

                    • sending strength, Axel. Hope this works out for you.

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