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17-year-old organizes ‘Hairs to You’ makeover event to help Sacramento women reenter the workforce
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Confidence starts on the inside but is displayed through our appearance. Highlighting that was the goal of the “Hairs to You” event at DryBar in Sacramento on Thursday.A group from Women’s Empowerment were selected to get free makeovers as a way to help them transition back into the workforce. London Hoffart, 17, created the “Hairs to You” event to give back and boost the confidence of eight women.”I’ve had bad days and honestly, going to get my hair done makes me feel like 100% better sometimes. Coupled with the crisis and homelessness in Sacramento especially, I wanted to put those two together and make something out of it,” Hoffart said.”A complete makeover from head to toe. We got makeup, clothes, shoes. We were treated fabulous,” said Angelique Duran.Duran joined Women’s Empowerment after losing two loved ones and falling on hard times.”I was staying at a shelter and, within a matter of six weeks, got a job. Landed a job for $80,000. I work as a paralegal at a law firm. I was able to get my house,” Duran said.The nine-week program prepared Duran and other women to reenter the workforce.”I had resumé work, I had interviewed services, I had everything. I had support when I didn’t have anything,” said Iesha Simms, from Women’s Empowerment.Starting a new job can be intimidating if you don’t have the tools or pumps for success. That’s why The Closet Trading Co. decided to help by offering style tips and donating clothing-“They’re just super excited to get this fresh start, find some items. Everyone deserves to look and feel good no matter what situation you are in,” said Gabby, from The Closet Trading Co. WEAVE, a nonprofit for domestic violence and crisis survivors, also donated clothing”We’re very fortunate that we could supply the clothes at this event, mostly business attire as well as some fun things that we can also add as well in multiple sizes as well as shoes and accessories,” said Alyssa Saunders, from WEAVE.Celebrating accomplishments and confidence, all with the compassion of a 17-year-old senior-to-be.”You walk out confident. You feel good about yourself with your hair, your makeup, everything done. I believe women can do great things with that. I believe every woman can be their best with that,” Hoffart said.
Confidence starts on the inside but is displayed through our appearance.
Highlighting that was the goal of the “Hairs to You” event at DryBar in Sacramento on Thursday.
A group from Women’s Empowerment were selected to get free makeovers as a way to help them transition back into the workforce.
London Hoffart, 17, created the “Hairs to You” event to give back and boost the confidence of eight women.
“I’ve had bad days and honestly, going to get my hair done makes me feel like 100% better sometimes. Coupled with the crisis and homelessness in Sacramento especially, I wanted to put those two together and make something out of it,” Hoffart said.
“A complete makeover from head to toe. We got makeup, clothes, shoes. We were treated fabulous,” said Angelique Duran.
Duran joined Women’s Empowerment after losing two loved ones and falling on hard times.
“I was staying at a shelter and, within a matter of six weeks, got a job. Landed a job for $80,000. I work as a paralegal at a law firm. I was able to get my house,” Duran said.
The nine-week program prepared Duran and other women to reenter the workforce.
“I had resumé work, I had interviewed services, I had everything. I had support when I didn’t have anything,” said Iesha Simms, from Women’s Empowerment.
Starting a new job can be intimidating if you don’t have the tools or pumps for success. That’s why The Closet Trading Co. decided to help by offering style tips and donating clothing-
“They’re just super excited to get this fresh start, find some items. Everyone deserves to look and feel good no matter what situation you are in,” said Gabby, from The Closet Trading Co.
WEAVE, a nonprofit for domestic violence and crisis survivors, also donated clothing
“We’re very fortunate that we could supply the clothes at this event, mostly business attire as well as some fun things that we can also add as well in multiple sizes as well as shoes and accessories,” said Alyssa Saunders, from WEAVE.
Celebrating accomplishments and confidence, all with the compassion of a 17-year-old senior-to-be.
“You walk out confident. You feel good about yourself with your hair, your makeup, everything done. I believe women can do great things with that. I believe every woman can be their best with that,” Hoffart said.
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