Hi, my name is Michael, and I’m organizing this fundraiser on behalf of my friend Richard Barnish, owner of Home Pros Handyman LLC in Lincoln Park, Morris County, New Jersey.

I’ve been helping Richard develop the company’s website and business systems, and I’ve seen how serious he is about turning his skills and work ethic into a dependable local business. Richard is a hardworking father building a more secure future for his daughter. He is ready to work, serve customers, and create something lasting.

Home Pros already has active business insurance. The next step is building the equipment and operating foundation Richard needs to transport his tools securely, arrive at jobs organized, take on a wider range of projects, and serve more customers safely and professionally.

We are raising $7,000 for these intended business expenses:

• Approximately $3,500 toward an enclosed work trailer or down payment, trailer registration and setup, hitch equipment, locks, and security.

• Approximately $1,500 toward essential tools, replacement equipment, storage, and safety gear.

• Approximately $1,000 toward ongoing business-insurance premiums, business registration, and other legitimate administrative expenses.

• Approximately $750 toward early fuel, job materials, equipment maintenance, and operating costs.

• Approximately $250 as a contingency for processing-related and other unforeseen legitimate business expenses.

These amounts are estimates because prices and availability can change. If one category costs less or more than expected, all funds will remain dedicated to legitimate Home Pros Handyman LLC equipment, registration, insurance-premium, and operating needs. Records and receipts will be retained so the use of funds remains clear and accountable.

Richard will be invited as the official GoFundMe beneficiary. After he personally completes GoFundMe’s private identity and banking verification, the funds can be transferred directly to him.

This is a personal and small-business fundraiser, not a nonprofit charity or investment, and contributions are not being represented as tax-deductible. Donors are not being promised repayment, ownership, services, or returns.

Every contribution, regardless of size, will help Richard become better equipped, serve more local customers, and build Home Pros Handyman LLC into a stable company. If you are unable to donate, sharing this fundraiser with friends, homeowners, contractors, local businesses, and people throughout Morris County and New Jersey would also make a meaningful difference.

Thank you for supporting Richard, his family, and the launch of Home Pros Handyman LLC.