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

Yuki has run a barbershop for three years; a break-in destroyed the equipment, and $2,350 will put it back on its feet.

🇯🇵 Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan2,523 views
Yuki Kazuki Takeda
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Tokyo
For three years I have run a barbershop in Tokyo. In May, 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 Thursday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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 $2,350 goes: • Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $1,350 • Initial stock: supplies: $380 • Shop repairs and licensing: $320 • Working capital for the first month: $300 Thanks for being kind about this. - Yuki
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Yuki

  1. Quick update: $865 raised so far (37%). the plan for initial stock: supplies is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 22% now ($517). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

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3.5(2 reviews)

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  • Anand B. Kashyap🇮🇳Verified donor
    Amazing support system

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Tatiane Juliana Gonçalves🇧🇷Verified donor
    Went above and beyond

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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  • Kelechi Kelechi Adebayo

    Stay strong. Hope the shop reopens soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. God bless.

    $1,405 raised of $2,350

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