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WASHINGTON - April 11, 2023 - PRLog -- Barbers and Cosmetologist are joining hands across the DC-MD-VA area to provide free services for homeless youth. Recent Data shows that the District of Columbia has one of the highest rates of homelessness in the entire country, but also historically one of the highest rates of volunteers.

So, DC Government agencies and Local Nonprofits, led by Michael Wallace, a HU Grad and self-taught barber since age 12, is calling on Licensed Barbers and Stylists across the DMV area to Stand Up for Homeless Youth.They are looking for Volunteers to give 1 day a month to training up and styling the next generation of Barbers and Beauticians.

"It's just a great way to take all those years of training from counseling longtime customers at the chair and apply it to a place of sincere need...Our youth really need the role-models," says Michael as he prepares for the next day of training in Mint Project's Jr. Beauty and Barber Internship Program at DC Doors Drop-in Center for Homeless Youth.

A new and upcoming nonprofit ministry called Mint Project is coordinating the large-scale effort with the help of ~20 at-risk and homeless youth interns. Their Beautification Project and Internship hires homeless and at-risk youth and trains them to beautify spaces and places while learning various professional skills and being transformed along the Way.

This Project is sponsored in part by the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Education, The DC Department of Human Services, and the DC Department of Employment Services to bring this amazing program to life.

"DC has so many resources, but our barber and beauty industry just doesn't always get the attention it deserves. With just 1 day out of the Month volunteering your time with homeless youth, our volunteer Barbers and Stylist can literally save a life," says Michael. "We have all been given our God given Talent, Gifts and Passions that fuel our ministries...if it's hair... we got plenty of heads that need a genuine touch."

Not only is Mint Project training youth in this historical skillset, but they are also building a brand new Beauty and Barber shop for the center. This isn't their first Beautification Project; but this one they hope will serve hundreds of homeless youth with free cuts and dues and much needed mentorship through the next year and beyond!

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If you are a member of a barber or cosmetologist training program, or already licensed and looking for a place to serve your talents, gifts, and passions we think you should take a good look at the Mint Project!

Sign up here as one of their Beauty and Barber Mentors and Stand-up to Youth Homelessness and show the love of Christ to Youth who need it most.