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Start-up fund for Kai: reopening a barbershop after floodwater
Kai lost clippers, chairs and mirrors to floodwater and needs $1,550 to reopen a barbershop and support the family.
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For nine years I have run a barbershop in Newport. In May, floodwater 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 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 $1,550 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $270
• Initial stock: supplies: $650
• Shop repairs and licensing: $630
Thank you so much.
Updates from Kai
Quick update: $110 raised so far (7%). I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Wanted to say thank you properly. 2% funded and I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.
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Take care, Kai. Hope this works out for you. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
Wishing you peace, Kai. This could happen to any of us. All the best.
Shared it with a few friends. After 30 years in construction I know how hard it is to ask for anything. God bless.
Wishing you peace. Shared it with a few friends. Don't give up. God bless!
Hope this works out for you. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Newport.