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Ricardo needs clippers, chairs and mirrors to reopen a barbershop

A barbershop in San Diego needs help replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors after the demolition of the market.

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Ricardo J. Muñoz
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San Diego
For six years I have run a barbershop in San Diego. In September, 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 Saturday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 8 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 $4,100 goes: • Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $2,800 • Initial stock: supplies: $420 • Shop repairs and licensing: $520 • Working capital for the first month: $360 If you're reading this, thank you.

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  1. Quick update: $1,523 raised so far (37%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • thinking of you, Ricardo. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Please keep us posted. Thinking of San Diego.

    • So sorry you're going through this, Ricardo. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Belfast.

      • I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update

        • so sorry you're going through this. Hope you make a strong comeback. Put this on a community board in Lalitpur this morning. God bless.

          • thinking of you, Ricardo. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Nairobi!

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