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Start-up fund for Sophia: reopening a barbershop after a break-in

Sophia lost clippers, chairs and mirrors to a break-in and needs $4,350 to reopen a barbershop and support the family.

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Sophia C. Johnson
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Reading
For fifteen years I have run a barbershop in Reading. 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 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $4,350 goes: • Working capital for the first month: $460 • Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $3,150 • Initial stock: supplies: $740 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Sophia
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Sophia

  1. Update from Reading: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 26% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Update from Reading: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 16% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($584 in total) I made the first payment toward working capital for the first month. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Wilma Van DamPhoto verified

    Sending love, Sophia. Your post was clear and honest. Put this on a community board in Caloocan this morning

    • Kayode Seyi Obi

      Stay strong. Small businesses are the heart of Reading. Hope you're open again soon. Love from Quetta!

      • Osama Omar LotfyQuestion

        How is Sophia doing now?

        • Ochieng Rashidi OtienoID verified

          Rooting for you. This could happen to any of us. Don't give up. Thinking of Reading.

          • Stavroula Kalliopi Stavrou

            thinking of you and your family, Sophia. Hope the shop reopens soon. Take care.

            • Zenaida T. Perez

              Stay strong, Sophia. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Reading.

              • Grace Park

                So sorry you're going through this. Small businesses are the heart of Reading. Hope you're open again soon. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

                $1,359.50 raised of $4,350

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