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Help Paula restart a barbershop in Ciudad de México after the demolition of the market
Paula lost clippers, chairs and mirrors to the demolition of the market and needs $500 to reopen a barbershop and support the family.
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For nine years I have run a barbershop in Ciudad de México. In November, the demolition of the market 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 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 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 $500 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $250
• Shop repairs and licensing: $60
• Initial stock: supplies: $190
If you're reading this, thank you.
Updates from Paula
Small update. $40 so far, I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.
Thank you all. We're at 7% now ($35). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.
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Hang in there, Paula. Small businesses are the heart of Ciudad de México. Hope you're open again soon. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. God bless.