Hairsmith
Fundraising campaign by
Brandy Lewis
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US$1,300.00raised of $4,000.00 goal goal
No more donations are being accepted at this time. Please contact the campaign owner if you would like to discuss further funding opportunities
I have been doing hair for ten years and my journey has brought me to a very exciting place- I have the opportunity to own my own shop and revive a beloved neighborhood barber shop at the same time.
My hair shop is called Hairsmith, and the location is in the former Frank's Barber Shop. Frank's was founded in 1930 and was owned/operated by brothers Frank and Tony Crisafio. Tony the Barber, as he was known in town, cut hair here until he was 95 years old. At the time of Tony's passing in 2014, Frank's was the second-longest running business on Penn Ave in Lawrenceville. The space is very intimate and has a great vibe and I am honored to have the opportunity to continue the art of smart hair in this historic Pittsburgh location.
Because this opportunity was presented to me so suddenly, I am going to need a little bit of financial help. As a single, working class mum I am on a bit of a tight budget.
The money I raise will be used for some well-needed renovations i.e. new floor, plaster and paint, plumbing updates, new light fixtures, and equipment. I do plan to keep the elements that give the space it's character i.e Tony's mirrors and cabinetry that remain, the tile and woodwork that remain, etc.
I am very excited about creating a great space where I can continue my craft and offer something to my community. Thank you for reading about my project and considering donating to Hairsmith. Cheers, everyone!
Rewards
One free bang trim or nape trim in the new shop
One free scalp treatment in the new shop
One free Olaplex treatment in the new shop
Organizer
- Brandy Lewis
- Campaign Owner
- Pittsburgh, US
Donors
- meg stiles
- Donated on Dec 09, 2015
- Adam Kuhn
- Donated on Dec 04, 2015
- Sarah Aerni
- Donated on Dec 02, 2015
Love you too, Brandy! I especially love your entepreneural spirit!!
More work done...
Update posted by Brandy Lewis at 07:21 pmMore loose plaster gone, 5 layers of vinyl floor gone!, and more of the brick wall exposed...
Keys!
Update posted by Brandy Lewis at 04:15 pmThanks to some lovely members of my community, I have raised enough money to complete step one- getting the keys! And to start step two- renovating. Thank you, friends, for your support and generosity. Stay tuned for updates on the progress of Hairsmith...
Donors & Comments
- meg stiles
- Donated on Dec 09, 2015
- Adam Kuhn
- Donated on Dec 04, 2015
- Sarah Aerni
- Donated on Dec 02, 2015
Love you too, Brandy! I especially love your entepreneural spirit!!
- Sarah Snyder
- Donated on Nov 22, 2015
Congrats Brand!
- Sara Zullo
- Donated on Nov 11, 2015
- Julie Crisafio
- Donated on Nov 10, 2015
- Françoise Monteilhet
- Donated on Nov 10, 2015
Good luck !
- Jess Jordan
- Donated on Oct 15, 2015
I am so happy for you! You deserve this. Can't wait to check out your new place!
- Benjamin Rosenthal
- Donated on Oct 12, 2015
- Michelle Kienholz
- Donated on Oct 11, 2015
Good luck, Brandy! (but I know you can do this) Looking forward to my first cut in Lawrenceville!