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Start-up fund for Arturo: reopening a barbershop after a break-in
Arturo lost clippers, chairs and mirrors to a break-in and needs $3,250 to reopen a barbershop and support the family.
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For nine years I have run a barbershop in Ann Arbor. In July, a break-in 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 3 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.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $3,250 goes:
• Initial stock: supplies: $670
• Shop repairs and licensing: $380
• Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $2,200
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Arturo
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keep going, Arturo. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes
Good luck, Arturo. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Take care.