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Jimena needs clippers, chairs and mirrors to reopen a barbershop
Jimena lost clippers, chairs and mirrors to a break-in and needs $1,000 to reopen a barbershop and support the family.
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For fifteen years I have run a barbershop in Bogotá. In June, 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 Monday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 3 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 $1,000 goes:
• Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $660
• Shop repairs and licensing: $120
• Initial stock: supplies: $220
Glad we found this place.
Updates from Jimena
Small update. $227 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.
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wishing you peace, Jimena. Hope you make a strong comeback. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Blessings.
So sorry you're going through this. Looking forward to the next update. After 28 years in construction I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Greetings from Bandung.
Stay strong, Jimena. Hope the shop reopens soon.
You're not alone, Jimena. Small businesses are the heart of Bogotá. Hope you're open again soon. Wish I lived closer to Yogyakarta so I could bring a meal. All the best.
Sending love, Jimena. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Please keep us posted.
Hope things get better soon, Jimena. Looking forward to the next update. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.