Don’t forget About Me

Don’t forget About Me We provide free haircuts and massages to survivors of natural disasters, domestic violence and neighborhood violence. ,

Our service model is to recruit volunteer stylists to donate their time and expertise, and work with community-based organizations to connect us to trauma survivors.

Empathy is the starting point for creating a community and taking action. It’s the impetus for creating change”. Thanks ...
11/24/2025

Empathy is the starting point for creating a community and taking action. It’s the impetus for creating change”. Thanks to all our partners for donating the tools, resources, and safe spaces that enable us to continue our work! And to all our participants… it’s a privilege to be part of your healing journey!

Amelia Cervantes, a mom of four whose eldest child attended Robb, signed up for a massage because she wanted to take som...
11/20/2024

Amelia Cervantes, a mom of four whose eldest child attended Robb, signed up for a massage because she wanted to take some time for herself.

"I wanted to do one thing for me," she said quietly, with tears welling up in her eyes. "Sometimes, you never realize you have a stress. And you need some time for yourself, and to take care of yourself."

For one morning, she didn't have to look after her children. The experience of getting a haircut, and being pampered, was transformational.

"I feel like I have more energy." Amelia beamed, and she wanted to share it with her children. She drove home, picked up her four kids and brought them back for haircuts themselves.

"I appreciate all of this," she said. "It was a good day."

“I wanted to do one thing for me,” she said quietly, with tears welling up in her eyes. “Sometimes, you never realize yo...
06/14/2024

“I wanted to do one thing for me,” she said quietly, with tears welling up in her eyes. “Sometimes, you never realize you have a stress. And you need some time for yourself, and to take care of yourself.”For one morning, she didn’t have to look after her children. The experience of getting a haircut, and being pampered, was transformational.

“I feel like I have more energy.” Amelia beamed, and she wanted to share it with her children. She drove home, picked up her four kids and brought them back for haircuts themselves.

“I appreciate all of this,” she said. “It was a good day.”

If you would like to donate and be a part of someone’s healing journey click on the link below!

https://www.dfamworld.org/checkout/donate?donatePageId=6463c29d0be1df22c4d46514

Attention is the rarest and purest form of generosity. We had a wonderful day at Generations Housing Initiatives. Thanks...
03/27/2024

Attention is the rarest and purest form of generosity. We had a wonderful day at Generations Housing Initiatives. Thanks to all our amazing volunteers!

“The nature of humanity, its essence, is to feel another’s pain as one’s own, and to act to take that pain away. There i...
08/14/2023

“The nature of humanity, its essence, is to feel another’s pain as one’s own, and to act to take that pain away. There is nobility in compassion, a beauty in empathy, a grace in forgiveness.”

International Afro-Latin American, Afro-Caribbean and Diaspora Women's Day.
07/25/2023

International Afro-Latin American, Afro-Caribbean and Diaspora Women's Day.

“The capacity to care is the thing which gives life its deepest significance.” Haircut by .does.hair ...
07/19/2023

“The capacity to care is the thing which gives life its deepest significance.” Haircut by .does.hair 📸

“One person caring about another represents life's greatest value.” Thanks to for donating their time and expertise to...
07/17/2023

“One person caring about another represents life's greatest value.”
Thanks to for donating their time and expertise to and the patients of the

Staff member of Uvalde school district. Thank you for your commitment and dedication to the students. Haircut by ...
07/10/2023

Staff member of Uvalde school district. Thank you for your commitment and dedication to the students. Haircut by

We are looking for a massage therapist to donate their time and expertise for an event with the American Cancer Society ...
06/30/2023

We are looking for a massage therapist to donate their time and expertise for an event with the American Cancer Society in New York City on Monday July 17 from 10am to 1pm. Massages will last 15-20 minutes, delivered in a massage chair. Please feel free to contact me if would like more information.

Compassion is the basis of morality.
06/30/2023

Compassion is the basis of morality.

Staff member of Uvalde school district. Thank you for your commitment and dedication to the students. Haircut by .does....
06/27/2023

Staff member of Uvalde school district. Thank you for your commitment and dedication to the students. Haircut by .does.hair

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