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We are so excited to be partnering with Eclectic People Salon for the giving movement in Lubbock, TX! When Jill and I sat down to visit, we talked about the huge opportunity you have to raise awareness for our former foster youth, and the huge hearts to match it! When we were trying to think of the best way to maximize this opportunity, this is what we came up with.

Hygiene | Laundry | Cleaning

Supply Drive

As a stylist, you understand and value the deep meaning of dignity. For every person that sits in your chair, you want them to feel like they are sitting on a pedestal, being treated to self-care, and loved on by someone who knows them well. When they leave your booth you want them feeling better, (inside and out), than when they walked in. What's that saying? "Look Good, Feel Good, Play Good!"

We strive to do the same for our former foster youth. As teenagers who were abused and neglected their whole childhood, they have been taught over and over that their voice doesn't matter, much less their self-care. When I was a child, my stepmom would ration how much shampoo I could use, so my hair was always greasy and I would get picked on at school. I can remember sneaking in the mornings to take a shower at 5 or 5:30am, just so I could wash my hair a second time. When I went into foster care, I didn't know I could use more, much less ask for a better quality shampoo. When I was adopted, my adoptive mom was shocked at how little shampoo I used. She thought I was crazy for not using more, but when we talked about it, she and I both realized how different our backgrounds were. I'm thankful I gained a mom who would nurture and care for me so I could learn to take better care of myself. Most of my youth are in their twenties and still don't have that person. That's where YOU come in. With your fundraiser, we can provide the supplies to have a mentor teach each of our youth important self care skills and help each youth feel dignity again. Maybe feel dignity for the first time.

Thank you in advance for your commitment and heart for our youth! What a unique way for the pain and trauma of our youth to be seen. As a former foster youth myself, I can guarantee this will make them feel seen, heard, and dignified.