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Help Daniela restart a barbershop in São Paulo after a fire in the building
Daniela has run a barbershop for twelve years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $750 will put it back on its feet.
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For twelve years I have run a barbershop in São Paulo. 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 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $750 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $105
• Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $360
• Initial stock: supplies: $285
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
Updates from Daniela
We're at 48% thanks to 13 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon. - Daniela
Good news. Because of your gifts ($165 in total) I made the first payment toward replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Update from São Paulo: we've started the first stage. We're at 25% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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- Anonymous 🇹🇷 · $25
- Jonathan Nkrumah 🇬🇭 · $25
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“Thought of Daniela all day after reading this. - Athens”
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“Keep your head up. Hope the May deadline works out. - Södertälje”
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Best of luck, Daniela. Hope you make a strong comeback. Wish I lived closer to Yokohama so I could bring a meal!
thinking of you and your family, Daniela. Hope you make a strong comeback. Love from Stellenbosch!
I hope things turn around soon. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings.
Wishing you peace, Daniela. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Take care.
Sending strength, Daniela. Gave what I could, wish it was more.
you're not alone, Daniela. Hope you make a strong comeback. Greetings from Toronto
You're not alone, Daniela. Your post was clear and honest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best