Make a Difference

You can help us restore a sense of identity and dignity to people transitioning from homelessness.

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How you can get involved

You have found the right place, if you desire to connect with the Oakland, Bay Area community in need and want to make impact in a way that matters. We love our volunteers and partner with some of the top hairstylists and barbers in the Bay Area. You have also found the right place if you are a professional beauty professional, barber masseuse, acupuncturist, that would like to help others look and feel better.

 

Jenifer Akagi

Jenifer Akagi

Board

As passionate about hair as she is about making people feel good, Jenifer joins Haircuts with Heart as a board member. She has been a hairdresser for over 20 years and co-owns 77Salon Inc. in Oakland and Alameda. Born and raised in the Bay Area, she enjoys getting her hands in anything that gives back to her great community!

Rebecca Beardsley

Rebecca Beardsley

Executive Director

ShineForth Salon owner, respected hairstylist, author, and beauty industry blogger, Rebecca Beardsley, has dedicated her professional life to the beauty industry and to mentoring talented, emerging hairstylists.

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Rika Hunter

Rika Hunter

Board Member

Rika is a soon to be graduate from Laney College Cosmetology Program, and the owner of The Braid Bar in Oakland, CA. She joins us with a great passion for giving back, and after helping us at our events, we welcome her with open arms to help us as a board member.

Who We Are
  • Testimonial
    Women's Day Drop-In CenterMonica Chambers, WDDC Program Manager

    "Haircuts with Heart came into our facility and cared for the women in every way.They listened to what the women needed and with love and kindness delivered a extraordinary gift to each woman at the Women's Daytime Drop-in Center. The way that Rebecca & her team came in and cared for the women was admirable. They expressed personal gratitude and kindness it seemed that helping was very rewarding for them. The smiles other faces glowed at the opportunity to help, which made the day one of the most special days we have ever experienced. Haircuts with Heart has gone out of their way to bring joy to the community and for that we are extremely thankful. WDDC Staff and Participants

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    Dana Rodriguez, MSW

    "Thank you for the loving personalized care you provided to each participant.  We are all so grateful!"

    Dana Rodriguez, MSW

    Volunteer/Children Programs Coordinator

    Oakland Elizabeth House

     

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    BFHPMen's Overnite Shelter

    “All the stylists volunteered their time. They brought snacks, gift bags with hair-care items, and most importantly they brought a sense of caring and community to the men in the shelter. We are thankful to be partnering with an amazing organization like Haircuts with Heart, and look forward to working with them again soon.”

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    San Francisco Homeless Outreach TeamWomen's Day

    Haircuts With Heart participated in our quarterly Women's Day clinic, a clinic designed to create a safe space for women experiencing homelessness in San Francisco to access healthcare and wellness. The services that Haircuts With Heart provided were so much more than stylish haircuts, make-up, and manicures. Their excellent team of volunteers and staff helped to create a warm community space for women to share time, relax, and feel pampered. Their presence left all of us--clinic staff and clients--feeling confident and cared for. Thank you Haircuts With Heart!

    Again, thank you so much for your participation, my colleagues and I feel really grateful to you and your team.

    Leah Warner, NP, MPH

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    Lina BuffingtonInterim Executive Director, MISSY, Inc.

    All of the case managers were incredibly impressed by the degree of care that you and your volunteers put into the event.  [···]

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    Jakki Bedsole / Director of ProgramsMISSSEY, Inc

    Haircuts with Heart came to MISSSEY, a Bay Area nonprofit organization serving commercially sexually exploited children, to do a day of pampering.  [···]

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    Dana Rodriguez, MSWVolunteer/Children Programs Coordinator Oakland Elizabeth House

    The families and staff members of Oakland Elizabeth House would like to extend a big thank you to all of you for making Sunday's event such a success! The participants all felt pampered and greatly appreciated the day of relaxation.  [···]