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Start-up fund for José: reopening a barbershop after the demolition of the market

A barbershop in Iztapalapa needs help replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors after the demolition of the market.

🇲🇽 Iztapalapa, Ciudad de México, Mexico458 views
José F. Santos
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Iztapalapa
For four years I have run a barbershop in Iztapalapa. In June, the demolition of the market 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 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 $800 goes: • Working capital for the first month: $155 • Initial stock: supplies: $185 • Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $460 Thank you for reading my story.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from José

  1. We're at 34% thanks to 4 of you. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. More news soon. - José

  2. We're at 16% thanks to 2 of you. the plan for initial stock: supplies is now scheduled. More news soon. - José

  3. Update from Iztapalapa: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 16% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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    “Hope it all works out. Thought of José all day after reading this. - Thane”

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    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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  • Waseem Waseem Aslam

    Rooting for you, José. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did!

    • Enrique F. Vásquez

      Hope it all works out. Hope this works out for you. Love from Dallas.

      • Isabela Juliana Figueiredo

        Keep going. Shared this with my family. Sent it to 7 people at work. Love from Jakarta Selatan.

        • Irena Jankowski

          Wishing you peace. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Iztapalapa.

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