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Start-up fund for Nadia: reopening a barbershop after a fire in the building
Nadia has run a barbershop for six years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $350 will put it back on its feet.
🇿🇦 Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa1,050 views
For six years I have run a barbershop in Paarl. In July, a fire in the building took clippers, chairs and mirrors. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Monday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 12 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 $350 goes:
• Initial stock: supplies: $90
• Working capital for the first month: $165
• Shop repairs and licensing: $95
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
Updates from Nadia
Small update. $164 so far, I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.
Thank you all. We're at 16% now ($57). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
Update from Paarl: we've started the first stage. We're at 14% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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“Hope it all works out. Thought of Nadia all day after reading this. - Lahore”
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Keep going. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Paarl.
Wishing you peace, Nadia. Hope you get there. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out.
You're not alone. Hope the shop reopens soon. Love from Austin.
So sorry you're going through this, Nadia. Hope this works out for you. Don't give up. Take care
gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Paarl
So sorry you're going through this. Shared this with my family. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.