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Help Matthew restart a barbershop in San Francisco after floodwater

Matthew lost clippers, chairs and mirrors to floodwater and needs $1,700 to reopen a barbershop and support the family.

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Matthew A. Howell
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San Francisco
For four years I have run a barbershop in San Francisco. In May, floodwater took clippers, chairs and mirrors. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Friday, and I employed 3 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 $1,700 goes: • Initial stock: supplies: $410 • Working capital for the first month: $600 • Shop repairs and licensing: $690 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Matthew

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 72% funded and the plan for initial stock: supplies is now scheduled.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($680 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 11% now ($195). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for initial stock: supplies is now scheduled.

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  • Sita A. Singh

    sending strength, Matthew. Your post was clear and honest. Blessings.

    • Patrícia Rosângela Fernandes

      Best of luck, Matthew. Hope you get there. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Aswan.

      • Randall S. Ferguson

        keep going. Shared this with my family. Love from Gangnam.

        • Gabriela P. Castro

          Rooting for you. This could happen to any of us. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless.

          • Carolina A. Muñoz

            Hang in there, Matthew. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected

            • Intan Siti CahyonoAddress verifiedPhoto verified

              Take care, Matthew. Hope this works out for you. Don't give up. Thinking of San Francisco

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