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Ifeanyi needs clippers, chairs and mirrors to reopen a barbershop

A barbershop in Lagos needs help replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors after a break-in.

🇳🇬 Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria916 views
Ifeanyi Dayo Okafor
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Lagos
For three years I have run a barbershop in Lagos. In August, a break-in took clippers, chairs and mirrors. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Tuesday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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 $350 goes: • Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $175 • Working capital for the first month: $90 • Initial stock: supplies: $85 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Ifeanyi

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($125 in total) the plan for replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Small update. $105 so far, I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.

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Reviews

2.8(5 reviews)

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    Very responsive and caring

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

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    Made a real difference

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

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    Helped when no one else could

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    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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  • Hina Sumbal Javed

    Sending love, Ifeanyi. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't give up.

    • Harper S. WhitakerQuestion

      how is Ifeanyi doing now?

      • Naomi M. MartinAddress verified

        Stay strong, Ifeanyi. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Kumasi.

        • Nikhil G. Goyal

          stay strong. Hope you get there. After 26 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

          • Kazimierz Jan Malinowski

            Praying for you, Ifeanyi. Hope the shop reopens soon

            • Avery Obrien

              praying for you, Ifeanyi. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Lagos.

              • Dian Utami Salim

                Sending good thoughts. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My neighbor in Addis Ababa donated after I showed her your page.

                • Étienne Lambert

                  Best of luck. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Lagos.

                  • Eli L. Chambers

                    Wishing you peace, Ifeanyi. Hope you make a strong comeback!

                    • Mubashir Fahad Hanif

                      Stay strong, Ifeanyi. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Lagos.

                      • Chai JaideeAddress verified

                        Take care, Ifeanyi. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Liverpool.

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