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Start-up fund for Mateo: reopening a barbershop after a break-in
Mateo has run a barbershop for four years; a break-in destroyed the equipment, and $3,600 will put it back on its feet.
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For four years I have run a barbershop in Syracuse. In August, a break-in 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 3 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 $3,600 goes:
• Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $2,450
• Initial stock: supplies: $510
• Shop repairs and licensing: $360
• Working capital for the first month: $280
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Mateo
Updates from Mateo
Quick update: $1,378 raised so far (38%). I made the first payment toward shop repairs and licensing. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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“Happy to help. Saw your post and had to give. - Łódź”
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good luck, Mateo. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I went through something like this 14 years ago and strangers helped me out.
hope it all works out, Mateo. Hope you get there. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too
Best of luck, Mateo. Hope you get there!
Thanks for sharing this, Mateo. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home
Hang in there, Mateo. This could happen to any of us. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you
thinking of you and your family, Mateo. I hope things turn around soon. Blessings.
thinking of you and your family, Mateo. Your post was clear and honest. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double