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Start-up fund for Alejandra: reopening a barbershop after a storm that collapsed the roof
A barbershop in San Diego needs help replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors after a storm that collapsed the roof.
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For four years I have run a barbershop in San Diego. In August, a storm that collapsed the roof took clippers, chairs and mirrors. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Thursday, and I employed 2 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 $4,700 goes:
• Initial stock: supplies: $950
• Shop repairs and licensing: $480
• Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $3,270
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- Alejandra
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Keep going. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Kediri.
Small businesses are the heart of San Diego. Hope you're open again soon. Thinking of San Diego
thanks for sharing this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. All the best!
hope things get better soon, Alejandra. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Tiruchirappalli.
Sending good thoughts, Alejandra. Gave what I could, wish it was more.