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Help James restart a barbershop in San Jose after a fire in the building
James lost clippers, chairs and mirrors to a fire in the building and needs $4,600 to reopen a barbershop and support the family.
🇺🇸 San Jose, California, United States2,174 views
For four years I have run a barbershop in San Jose. In August, 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 Monday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 7 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 $4,600 goes:
• Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $3,200
• Initial stock: supplies: $680
• Shop repairs and licensing: $450
• Working capital for the first month: $270
Glad we found this place.
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Thinking of you and your family. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of San Jose.
Sending love. Looking forward to the next update. Don't give up. Thinking of San Jose.
Keep going. Looking forward to the next update. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best.
Hope you make a strong comeback. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Bonny.
You're not alone, James. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Pattaya.
Hope things get better soon, James. This could happen to any of us. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings