“Savvy Salon” DIAD a Huge Success!!- by Nola Johnson
The stylists at “Savvy Salon” in Clearwater were our gracious hosts on Sunday, May 3rd from 12-6 p.m. for FREE haircuts and styles for children in foster care in Pinellas & Pasco counties. Salon owner, Maryann Hauser, and nine stylists were on hand for a six-hour “hair marathon” as they cut and styled hair for 64 foster children aged 3 to 21!
“We wanted to give back to the community and thought this would be a great way to do it. We are thankful for the opportunity to do something that the children need but can’t always afford, in a fun environment”, said Maryann. One group from a local foster home brought in handmade cards of thanks for the stylists, with words of appreciation like “Thank you for doing my family’s hair. I appreciate what you are doing. It was nice of you to do that for us”. It was a very heartwarming experience to see the “before and afters” and the smiles on the faces of the children when they saw themselves with their new hairstyles. They each walked a little taller on their way out!
JLCD ladies were on hand to provide hairstyle advice, drinks, snacks, sweep floors and assist the stylists by washing guests’ hair! Thank you to members Jenna Franklin, Julie Halladay, Molly Barber, Kelley Miller, Colleen Flynn and Nola Johnson for being there to help put a smile on these sweet faces, and to the ladies and gentlemen of “Savvy Salon” for providing a wonderful service to these children and for becoming a community partner to the Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin.
It was a GREAT day and we could not have made it happen without you!
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