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Themba needs clippers, chairs and mirrors to reopen a barbershop
Themba lost clippers, chairs and mirrors to a break-in and needs $550 to reopen a barbershop and support the family.
🇿🇦 Western Cape, South Africa1,011 views
For nine years I have run a barbershop in Cape Town. In June, 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 Wednesday, and I employed 3 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 $550 goes:
• Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $310
• Initial stock: supplies: $90
• Shop repairs and licensing: $60
• Working capital for the first month: $90
I hope life is good to you.
Updates from Themba
Good news. Because of your gifts ($180 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Quick update: $150 raised so far (27%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Quick update: $40 raised so far (7%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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Wishing you the best, Themba. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.
is replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors the biggest cost or is there more coming?
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors is the biggest at $310. Thanks for asking.
Sending good thoughts. Your post was clear and honest. I hope September is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Cape Town.
Wishing you peace. Small businesses are the heart of Cape Town. Hope you're open again soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless
praying for you, Themba. Shared it with a few friends. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Blessings.