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Start-up fund for Hong: reopening a barbershop after floodwater

A barbershop in Sherbrooke needs help replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors after floodwater.

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Hong Zhen Cheng
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Sherbrooke
For nine years I have run a barbershop in Sherbrooke. In January, floodwater took clippers, chairs and mirrors. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Saturday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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 $4,100 goes: • Shop repairs and licensing: $530 • Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $3,100 • Initial stock: supplies: $470 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Inés B. CarrilloQuestion

    Is there anything that isn't money that would help Hong?

    • Hong Zhen ChengOwnerAnswerID verified

      Thank you. If you're in Sherbrooke I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Good question.

  • Vrushali D. Apte

    Hope it all works out, Hong. Looking forward to the next update.

    • Dennis D. Fernandez

      Praying for you, Hong. Hope the shop reopens soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

      • Rani T. Soni

        You're not alone. Hope you get there. Take care

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