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

For six years I have run a barbershop in Coimbatore. In July, 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 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 7 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 $450 goes: • Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $230 • Initial stock: supplies: $60 • Shop repairs and licensing: $40 • Working capital for the first month: $120 I hope life is good to you. - Nithya