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Sophie needs clippers, chairs and mirrors to reopen a barbershop
Sophie has run a barbershop for three years; a long illness and repossession destroyed the equipment, and $1,950 will put it back on its feet.
🇺🇸 Akron, Ohio, United States1,802 views
For three years I have run a barbershop in Akron. In October, a long illness and repossession 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 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 5 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 $1,950 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $440
• Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $1,250
• Shop repairs and licensing: $260
Thank you for reading my story.
- Sophie
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can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Akron.
Thank you. If you're in Akron I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Happy to explain more.
praying for you. Hope you get there. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Greetings from Bornova
What exactly is the $1,950 for?
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. working capital for the first month is the biggest at $440. Thanks, that means a lot.
Small businesses are the heart of Akron. Hope you're open again soon. Please keep us posted. Love from Rawalpindi.
thanks for sharing this, Sophie. Your post was clear and honest. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
wishing you peace. It takes guts to ask. Well done. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Akron.
Any update on how things are going in Akron?
Stay strong. Hope the shop reopens soon
thinking of you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you
thinking of you and your family, Sophie. I hope things turn around soon
wishing you peace, Sophie. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Akron.
Rooting for you, Sophie. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too
hope it all works out, Sophie. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Sent it to 19 people at work. Take care
Hang in there. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.
Gave what I could, wish it was more. Please keep us posted. Take care
hope things get better soon. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.