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Help James restart a barbershop in El Paso after floodwater
James has run a barbershop for six years; floodwater destroyed the equipment, and $3,900 will put it back on its feet.
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For six years I have run a barbershop in El Paso. In July, floodwater took clippers, chairs and mirrors. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Tuesday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 10 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 $3,900 goes:
• Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $2,650
• Initial stock: supplies: $720
• Shop repairs and licensing: $240
• Working capital for the first month: $290
I hope life is good to you.
Updates from James
Wanted to say thank you properly. 40% funded and I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.
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stay strong. Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 22 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Nashik.
Small businesses are the heart of El Paso. Hope you're open again soon. God bless.
is there anything that isn't money that would help James?
Thank you. If you're in El Paso I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Fair thing to want to know.
Praying for you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless.
Hope things get better soon. Hope you make a strong comeback. Wish I lived closer to Cebu City so I could bring a meal
this could happen to any of us. Thinking of El Paso
Hope the shop reopens soon. Please keep us posted. Take care
Wishing you peace, James. It takes guts to ask. Well done. All the best
Take care. This could happen to any of us. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless.
Take care, James. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too
hang in there. Hope this works out for you. Wish I lived closer to Quezon City so I could bring a meal. Love from Girona.