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Help Na-young restart a barbershop in Gwangju after a storm that collapsed the roof

Na-young lost clippers, chairs and mirrors to a storm that collapsed the roof and needs $3,100 to reopen a barbershop and support the family.

🇰🇷 Gwangju, Gwangju, South Korea1,746 views
Na-young Hye-won Ryu
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Gwangju
For three years I have run a barbershop in Gwangju. In August, a storm that collapsed the roof 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 1 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 $3,100 goes: • Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $1,850 • Initial stock: supplies: $470 • Shop repairs and licensing: $300 • Working capital for the first month: $480 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.

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    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

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  • Hang in there, Na-young. This could happen to any of us. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Gwangju

    • Sending strength, Na-young. Shared it with a few friends. Sent it to 35 people at work. Blessings

      • sending love, Na-young. It takes guts to ask. Well done. All the best.

        • hang in there. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

          • thanks for sharing this, Na-young. Your post was clear and honest. Blessings.

            • is there anything that isn't money that would help Na-young?

              • Na-young Hye-won RyuOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

                Thank you. If you're in Gwangju I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Let me know if you want more detail.

            • Small businesses are the heart of Gwangju. Hope you're open again soon. Take care.

              • Sending love. Small businesses are the heart of Gwangju. Hope you're open again soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Córdoba.

                • You're not alone, Na-young. This could happen to any of us. All the best.

                  • So sorry you're going through this. Small businesses are the heart of Gwangju. Hope you're open again soon. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless.

                    • Wishing you peace. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Greetings from Dhaka

                      • Sneha M. RaoPhoto verified

                        best of luck, Na-young. Hope this works out for you. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Alexandria.

                        • Praying for you, Na-young. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Juiz de Fora

                          • Thinking of you, Na-young. Your post was clear and honest. Take care.

                            • so sorry you're going through this, Na-young. Gave what I could, wish it was more.

                              • a colleague of mine might know someone for this in Gwangju. I'll ask around and let you know.

                                • stay strong. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Take care

                                  • Wishing you peace, Na-young. Hope you get there.

                                    • Praying for you, Na-young. Hope the shop reopens soon.

                                      • take care. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Thinking of Gwangju.

                                        • Hope it all works out. Hope the shop reopens soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Take care

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