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Start-up fund for Dipika: reopening a barbershop after a fire in the building
A barbershop in Mumbai 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 Mumbai. In March, 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 Thursday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 10 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 $500 goes:
• Shop repairs and licensing: $80
• Initial stock: supplies: $55
• Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $365
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
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sending strength. I hope things turn around soon. Wish I lived closer to Makati so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Athens.
Sending love. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to Odesa so I could bring a meal.
Rooting for you, Dipika. Hope you get there.
Best of luck, Dipika. Looking forward to the next update. I hope July is when things finally get easier. Take care!
Hang in there. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Please keep us posted. All the best.
thinking of you. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. After 25 years in hospitality I know how hard it is to ask for anything
Thanks for sharing this, Dipika. Hope you make a strong comeback. Greetings from Bahir Dar
Good luck, Dipika. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of Mumbai.
Wishing you peace. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Pune
Hope it all works out, Dipika. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier
stay strong, Dipika. Looking forward to the next update. My husband and I read this together
So sorry you're going through this. Hope this works out for you. Sent it to 26 people at work.