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Help Étienne restart a barbershop in Boulogne-Billancourt after the demolition of the market

A barbershop in Boulogne-Billancourt needs help replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors after the demolition of the market.

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Étienne Renaud
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Boulogne-Billancourt
For three years I have run a barbershop in Boulogne-Billancourt. In February, the demolition of the market 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 3 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. Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go. Where the $2,800 goes: • Shop repairs and licensing: $430 • Initial stock: supplies: $380 • Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $1,990 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Étienne
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Étienne

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 62% funded and we've started the first stage.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 33% funded and I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($770 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Andrés G. Orozco

    Wishing you peace, Étienne. Hope this works out for you. Blessings.

    • William C. HudsonQuestionPhoto verified

      Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Étienne.

      • Étienne RenaudOwnerAnswer

        It's all in the list in the story. shop repairs and licensing is the big one at $430, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Let me know if you want more detail.

    • Darshan M. Joshi

      Thinking of you and your family, Étienne. Hope the shop reopens soon.

      • Rubina Jannat Ali

        sending strength, Étienne. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

        • Nikom Kittisak VongsaPhoto verified

          wishing you peace, Étienne. Hope the shop reopens soon. Love from Konya

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