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Rocco needs clippers, chairs and mirrors to reopen a barbershop

Rocco lost clippers, chairs and mirrors to the demolition of the market and needs $3,050 to reopen a barbershop and support the family.

🇮🇹 Rome, Lazio, Italy2,396 views
Rocco Testa
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Rome
For nine years I have run a barbershop in Rome. In July, 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 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 $3,050 goes: • Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $2,400 • Shop repairs and licensing: $340 • Initial stock: supplies: $310 Thank you for reading my story. - Rocco
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Rocco

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,392 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($419 in total) I made the first payment toward shop repairs and licensing. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Wanted to say thank you properly. 7% funded and I made the first payment toward shop repairs and licensing.

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  • Shawn R. MosleyQuestionID verified

    can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Rome.

    • Rocco TestaOwnerAnswer

      Thank you. If you're in Rome I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for looking so closely.

  • Brooks Pruitt

    Sending good thoughts, Rocco. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best.

    • Angela Webb

      Thanks for sharing this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

      • Nicholas T. Fowler

        So sorry you're going through this. Hope the shop reopens soon. Thinking of Rome.

        • Aubree E. Meyer

          You're not alone, Rocco. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Thinking of Rome

          • Satish Oberoi

            hang in there. Small businesses are the heart of Rome. Hope you're open again soon. Blessings

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