July 31st 2024.
During the week of July 28 in Atlanta, a group of young barbers from the U Got Next barbershops in Douglas and Paulding counties in Georgia took part in a special initiative. Their mission? To offer free haircuts to the unhoused individuals in the area. It was a heartwarming gesture that aimed to bring a bit of joy and care to those who may not have access to these services otherwise.
According to WSB-TV 2, the young barbers, ranging in age from 11 to 16, were excited to give back to their community. One of them even happens to be the granddaughter of the shop's owners, Janet and Nicole Maynor. As they worked their magic on their clients, the feedback was overwhelmingly positive. One man named Anthony expressed his gratitude, saying, "I feel like a million dollars. It's great! It's an awesome job they're doing!"
For the Maynor family, this initiative goes beyond just offering haircuts. Janet sees it as an opportunity to make a positive impact on the community, without taking advantage of the unhoused individuals. She explained, "This is not a hustle to me. It's a real deal, Holyfield! It's also teaching them about life. We're just out here to give, love, and just be a blessing." Nicole also highlighted the important life lessons that the young barbers were learning through their work. She said, "What they see is what they're going to do as they grow."
Janet's passion for giving back stems from her own grandmother, and she is determined to pass on this value to her granddaughter, Sky Hoskins. Sky was one of the juvenile barbers who participated in the event, and Janet shared, "I grew up seeing somebody give back. My grandmother was always giving back, so I feel like it's in my heart."
This isn't the first time that barbers in the community have stepped up to help those in need. In January, KHOU-11 featured Christian Khammany, a Houston barber who offers free haircuts to the homeless in Downtown Houston every Monday and Tuesday. Khammany, who has been cutting hair since he was 14 years old, felt a strong desire to give back to his community. He shared, "God gave me everything that I can ask for as far as success, family, love, happiness, and everything else. So, I felt the need to give back to the community."
Khammany hopes to inspire others, especially the younger generation, to make a positive impact in their community. He said, "I want to influence the younger people to do something good for the community and do something to be a better person themselves. It makes me feel good that I can change lives, one haircut at a time."
It's heartening to see individuals like the young barbers in Atlanta and Christian Khammany using their skills and talents to make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate. Their actions serve as a reminder that generosity and kindness can truly change lives for the better.
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