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Saar needs clippers, chairs and mirrors to reopen a barbershop
Saar has run a barbershop for four years; floodwater destroyed the equipment, and $2,550 will put it back on its feet.
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For four years I have run a barbershop in Rotterdam. In April, floodwater took clippers, chairs and mirrors. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Friday, and I employed 2 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $2,550 goes:
• Shop repairs and licensing: $230
• Working capital for the first month: $370
• Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $1,950
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
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Small businesses are the heart of Rotterdam. Hope you're open again soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
Keep going. Hope the shop reopens soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. All the best