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Start-up fund for Hatem: reopening a barbershop after a long illness and repossession

Hatem has run a barbershop for nine years; a long illness and repossession destroyed the equipment, and $2,150 will put it back on its feet.

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Hatem Hamza Khalil
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Mecca
For nine years I have run a barbershop in Mecca. In March, 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 Wednesday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 7 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 $2,150 goes: • Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $1,700 • Initial stock: supplies: $270 • Shop repairs and licensing: $180 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Hatem

  1. We're at 40% thanks to 25 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.

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  • Ihor Sokolov

    So sorry you're going through this, Hatem. Shared this with my family. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.

    • Alp Recep Doğan

      Thanks for sharing this, Hatem. Shared this with my family. Take care.

      • Bukola Mercy Onyeama

        Praying for you, Hatem. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We're a small family in Toulon but we're thinking of you. Blessings.

        • Pieter T. SitholePhoto verified

          Hope you make a strong comeback. Sent it to 27 people at work. All the best.

          • Owen Moore

            Thinking of you. Small businesses are the heart of Mecca. Hope you're open again soon. Love from Surakarta.

            • Beatrice Farina

              Good luck, Hatem. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Please keep us posted.

              • Bennett Padilla

                Wishing you the best. This could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in Córdoba this morning.

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