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Start-up fund for Sergio: reopening a barbershop after a long illness and repossession
A barbershop in Medellín needs help replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors after a long illness and repossession.
🇨🇴 Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia2,285 views
For nine years I have run a barbershop in Medellín. In August, a long illness and repossession took clippers, chairs and mirrors. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Friday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 10 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 $750 goes:
• Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $270
• Initial stock: supplies: $210
• Shop repairs and licensing: $150
• Working capital for the first month: $120
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Sergio
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Sending good thoughts, Sergio. Shared it with a few friends. Please keep us posted
Thinking of you and your family, Sergio. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings.
thinking of you and your family, Sergio. Shared this with my family. Take care.