HAIRCUTS 4 HOMELESS TO LAUNCH BOOK WITH 100% OF PROCEEDS GOING TO SUPPORT THE CHARITIES ONGOING WORK
Haircuts4Homeless, the charity founded by hairdresser Stewart Roberts, that creates space and acceptance for homeless people via a haircut, announces the launch of ‘HEAR ME, SEE ME’, a publication that aims to humanise the face of homelessness by challenging stigmas and stereotypes via honest, thought-provoking imagery and words to acknowledge that the smallest of actions can have the greatest effect.
The charity has set up a Go Fund page looking to support the printing costs of the book – 100% of the proceeds from the sale of the book will go back to the charity.
The x120 page, 320mm x 240mm, Black and white image book, with images by hair and beauty photographer Jack Eames, came about through session hairstylist and Haircuts4Homeless (H4H) volunteer Leigh Keates: “I first pitched the book concept to Stewart and Jack after a touching encounter whilst volunteering for H4H. Several very close-to-home conversations with the guests had triggered an awakening moment for me, forcing me to realise that I too, had stigmas and stereotypes attached to my understanding of homelessness. This gave me a burning desire to provoke the same conclusion in others.”
“This is not just a book, this is not just a haircut, this is a community. A community that creates a space for wellbeing and acceptance and - even if it is temporary - it allows our guests some respite and an opportunity to escape their difficult circumstances.” Stewart Roberts, founder H4H
Almost 100,000 households reported as homeless at the start of 2021.
“Homelessness is at crisis point in the UK and although we are aware this book is not going to solve the issues, we do believe we can contribute to making a small difference to the lives of these people. But we need your help, so please buy a copy of the book to help maintain our ability to fund our services.” Stewart Roberts, founder Haircuts4Homeless
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