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Help Jessica restart a barbershop in Essen after a long illness and repossession

Jessica lost clippers, chairs and mirrors to a long illness and repossession and needs $3,300 to reopen a barbershop and support the family.

🇩🇪 North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany2,590 views
Jessica Leni Hofmann
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Essen
For three years I have run a barbershop in Essen. In December, a long illness and repossession took clippers, chairs and mirrors. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Wednesday, and I employed 3 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $3,300 goes: • Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $2,350 • Shop repairs and licensing: $350 • Initial stock: supplies: $600 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Jessica

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  • Thanks for sharing this, Jessica. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to Mukono so I could bring a meal. God bless.

    • Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of Essen.

      • Sunita N. KumarID verified

        Sending strength, Jessica. Looking forward to the next update. God bless.

        • Sending strength, Jessica. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like

          • Best of luck, Jessica. Shared it with a few friends

            • Macharia Kato BakariPhoto verified

              So sorry you're going through this, Jessica. Shared this with my family. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from Arlington.

              • Stay strong, Jessica. Hope this works out for you. God bless.

                • Keep going, Jessica. Hope this works out for you. All the best.

                  • Keep going. Looking forward to the next update. My husband and I read this together. Blessings!

                    • Good luck, Jessica. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Love from Frankfurt!

                      • Praying for you, Jessica. Your post was clear and honest. God bless.

                        • Hope things get better soon. Hope the shop reopens soon. Love from Lucknow!

                          • Hang in there, Jessica. Hope the shop reopens soon!

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