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Start-up fund for Vikas: reopening a barbershop after a storm that collapsed the roof
Vikas lost clippers, chairs and mirrors to a storm that collapsed the roof and needs $3,500 to reopen a barbershop and support the family.
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For six years I have run a barbershop in Allentown. In August, a storm that collapsed the roof took clippers, chairs and mirrors. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Sunday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 3 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 $3,500 goes:
• Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $1,750
• Initial stock: supplies: $550
• Shop repairs and licensing: $480
• Working capital for the first month: $720
Thank you for reading my story.
- Vikas
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Sending good thoughts, Vikas. Small businesses are the heart of Allentown. Hope you're open again soon. Love from Nagpur.
I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Allentown.
Hang in there. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Bonny.
Thinking of you and your family, Vikas. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings
Wishing you peace, Vikas. Hope you make a strong comeback.
Good luck, Vikas. It takes guts to ask. Well done