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Start-up fund for Bianca: reopening a barbershop after a fire in the building
A barbershop in Rome needs help replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors after a fire in the building.
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For four years I have run a barbershop in Rome. In June, a fire in the building took clippers, chairs and mirrors. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Sunday, and I employed 1 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $2,250 goes:
• Initial stock: supplies: $630
• Working capital for the first month: $540
• Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $1,080
Glad we found this place.
- Bianca
Updates from Bianca
Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,689 in total) I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
We're at 26% thanks to 12 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon. - Bianca
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- Anonymous 🇳🇬 · $10
- Mónica R. Navarro 🇦🇷 · $30
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- Xin Gao 🇺🇸 · $50
- Ishita H. Negi 🇮🇳 · $50
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“Happy to help. Please keep us posted. - Quetta”
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- Quinn G. Burke 🇺🇸 · $20
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- Anonymous 🇫🇷 · $25
“Every little bit. My brother told me about this one. - Saint-Denis”
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Good luck, Bianca. Hope you make a strong comeback. It's not much but it's yours. God bless.
Sending strength, Bianca. Shared this with my family. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Colombo.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Bianca.
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. initial stock: supplies comes first ($630) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Let me know if you want more detail.
You're not alone, Bianca. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.
You're not alone, Bianca. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Manila.
Thinking of you and your family, Bianca. It takes guts to ask. Well done.
Hope things get better soon. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My husband and I read this together