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Start-up fund for Travis: reopening a barbershop after a long illness and repossession

A barbershop in Bristol needs help replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors after a long illness and repossession.

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Travis L. Rose
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Bristol
For six years I have run a barbershop in Bristol. In June, 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 Wednesday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 5 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 $1,650 goes: • Initial stock: supplies: $720 • Working capital for the first month: $610 • Shop repairs and licensing: $320 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Travis
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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3.7(3 reviews)

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  • Sarah Nyambura Massawe🇹🇿Verified donor
    Truly grateful for the support

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Maryam Afshan Jilani🇵🇰Verified donor
    Genuine person with a big heart

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Addison Burrell🇨🇦Verified donor
    Would recommend to anyone

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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  • Wagner Flávio DiasAddress verified

    Wishing you peace. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I hope September is when things finally get easier

    • Hadley T. Price

      Hang in there, Travis. Your post was clear and honest. Don't give up. Greetings from Milan.

      • Théo Romain Dumas

        I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out

        • Vasanthi M. Varma

          You're not alone. Hope the shop reopens soon. Blessings

          • Rima Hala Mahmoud

            Stay strong. Shared it with a few friends. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Jakarta

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