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Help Greyson restart a barbershop in Toronto after floodwater

Greyson has run a barbershop for four years; floodwater destroyed the equipment, and $4,200 will put it back on its feet.

🇨🇦 Ontario, Canada3,033 views
Greyson Alvarez
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Toronto
For four years I have run a barbershop in Toronto. In April, 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 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 8 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 $4,200 goes: • Working capital for the first month: $730 • Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $2,800 • Initial stock: supplies: $670 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Châu Xuân Tieu

    So sorry you're going through this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. All the best!

    • Mohit T. TandonPhoto verified

      wishing you peace, Greyson. Small businesses are the heart of Toronto. Hope you're open again soon

      • Vaishali M. Bhatt

        Good luck. I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in Iztapalapa this morning.

        • Habib Imran RoyQuestion

          what's already covered and what's the $4,200 for?

          • Greyson AlvarezOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

            The list at the bottom is the whole picture. working capital for the first month is the biggest at $730. Let me know if you want more detail.

        • Amaka Chioma Coker

          Sending love, Greyson. Your post was clear and honest. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Blessings.

          • Sipho T. Mabaso

            Wishing you the best. I hope things turn around soon. Wish I lived closer to Takoradi so I could bring a meal.

            • Siti Lestari Simanjuntak

              Best of luck. Hope you get there. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

              • Kimberly McKenzie

                So sorry you're going through this. Shared it with a few friends. God bless!

                • Dumisani N. Mokoena

                  Thinking of you, Greyson. Your post was clear and honest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings.

                  • Vishnu P. Namboothiri

                    Hope you make a strong comeback. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Yekaterinburg!

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