Antonio Wymes is a barber in Detroit running a small business in a tough economy. So he was surprised when the Water Department shut off his water last week despite the fact that his bills were all paid! It turned out that the business next door was delinquent, but because they share the same water line he was cut off too. That hit his business hard at a busy time: back-to-school season!

Despite admitting they made a mistake and apologizing, DWSD has yet to offer Antonio any compensation for his lost business – so the Brigade is stepping in to help!

DONATE $10 today so that a kid can get their back-to-school haircut: Donate $10

OR

DONATE $20 so a parent can get styled up a little at Antonio’s barber shop! Donate $20

100% of your donations will go directly to Antonio at Brooks Barber Shop, and the Brigade will be on hand this Saturday delivering the free haircut coupons on a first-come, first-served basis. We’ll also have a table set up to help residents who are behind on their water bills get information and learn how to conserve water (and money) using rainwater barrels and other techniques!

Let’s come together to help Antonio while we work to build a more affordable, more accountable public Water Department!

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