Our work is strengthened through partnerships with Lighthouse Mission, Opportunity Council, WorkSource, and other local community support organizations. These partnerships help us reach individuals who are working hard to move forward in their lives. These services help people look and feel their best while restoring confidence, dignity, and hope. Every voucher and gift bag is our way of reminding someone that they are valued, cared for, and supported by their community.

Our mission is to restore dignity, confidence, and opportunity through grooming, hygiene support, and direct community outreach.  Along with haircuts, we distribute Fresh Start hygiene gift bags filled with essentials like soap, deodorant, socks, toothbrushes, combs, and more. These items may seem small, but for someone facing hardship, they can make a tremendous difference in confidence and personal comfort. We also provide Fresh Start vouchers, which allow individuals to receive grooming services at no cost whenever they need them most — whether they’re entering a shelter, seeking employment, or transitioning out of crisis. 

We are building awareness through community outreach:

Finding community partners. Reach potential barber students and instructors.  Expand free haircut and hygiene outreach for people in need.

Radio outlets:

KGMI, KAFE, KISM/K-BAY, KPUG, KUGS, KMRE, KZAX, PRAISE 106.5, KUOW, Northwest Public Broadcasting, and KNKX. (Outreach in Progress)

Newspaper and Newsletter outlets:

Bellingham Herald, Cascadia Daily News, WhatcomTalk, Whatcom News, Whatcom Watch, Salish Current, and others. (Outreach in Progress)

Community Goodwill:

Evergreen Goodwill and the Salvation Army. (Outreach in Progress)