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Making a Difference: Style DQ Hair Salon
Though at first it might seem like any run-of-the-mill salon, Style DQ Hair Salon is anything but ordinary. Founder Derrick Robertson is on a mission to provide free haircuts to needy local families and to raise money for food, clothes and shelter for homeless families.
For the past eight years, DQ has been providing quality hair care to children who need it most in the Clark County School District and from various local nonprofit organizations. Every Friday, residents of Shade Tree are invited to the salon for free cuts, and members of the Boys and Girls Club drop by monthly. The list of DQ beneficiaries is a long one, including Title One Homeless Outreach Program for Education, Whitney Elementary, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Salvation Army, Family Promise, Stand Up for Kids, Project Sunshine of Nevada, Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth and Caring for Kids, among others.
As of June, they are embarking on another ambitious project–an attempt to raise $100,000 for the Shade Tree Shelter. For the fundraiser, Robertson is offering $10 haircuts (any style you want), and the proceeds will be racked up until he reaches the goal. How long will this fundraiser continue? “As long as it takes,” said Robertson. Now that’s dedication! For more information, call the salon at 566-HAIR.
