When I saw a post on Facebook from my super talented photographer friend Jenny Wheat about organizing a day of haircuts for a local homeless shelter I volunteered immediately to help tell this story with a little film. What an amazing turn out of volunteers (100), hairdressers and barbers, donations and thankful gentlemen we had on this wonderful Sunday in February. The Webster House donated a wonderful lunch for the men, Roasterie had hot coffee and Beauty Brands supplied product as well as individual donations made by volunteers of toiletries, sheets, towels, underwear and socks.
But I think the thing that impacted me the most was seeing the gratitude of the folks coming in for a little bit of care and great haircuts and beard trims. There was a joy to that room in City Union Mission that was easy to feel and so exciting to be a part of. I loved watching the stylists interacting with these men and bringing a little bit of comfort and care to them. I don’t think anyone who attended this event left without a smile on their face and a bit of joy in their hearts. In all, 165 lucky folks got to have their hair cut and a little bit of attention paid to them on this amazing day.
Thank you to all the volunteers and Jenny for making this happen!
Details:
Music: SongFreedom
Food: Webster House
Coffee: The Roasterie
Product: Beauty Brands
Photography and Event Planning: Jenny Wheat, Wheat Photo
City Union Mission
Andrea K. Grist says
This is a lovely video and very moving. Thanks for sharing!!
Kinsey says
Wow. Yes to all of this. Such a powerful message of respect and kindness.
Rebecca says
Great film. I love to see world change in action!
Madi Sanders says
Absolutely incredible. So proud of all the people that made this possible. So inspiring!
admin says
Thank you Madi!
admin says
Thank you Rebecca!