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Vanessa needs clippers, chairs and mirrors to reopen a barbershop
Vanessa lost clippers, chairs and mirrors to a fire in the building and needs $1,300 to reopen a barbershop and support the family.
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For four years I have run a barbershop in São Paulo. In September, a fire in the building 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 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 8 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 $1,300 goes:
• Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $820
• Initial stock: supplies: $160
• Shop repairs and licensing: $120
• Working capital for the first month: $200
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Vanessa
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So sorry you're going through this, Vanessa. Shared it with a few friends. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. God bless.
Small businesses are the heart of São Paulo. Hope you're open again soon
How is Vanessa doing now?
Take care. Hope the shop reopens soon
you're not alone, Vanessa. Hope you get there.
Wishing you the best, Vanessa. Hope you get there. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings.
Wishing you peace, Vanessa. This could happen to any of us. I went through something like this 7 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from Gold Coast.
Wishing you the best, Vanessa. Small businesses are the heart of São Paulo. Hope you're open again soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. God bless!
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We're a small family in Rosario but we're thinking of you. Love from Rosario