#GivetheUsual - Salon/Barber COVID-19 Relief Fund
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Link to application for barbers and beauty professionals to receive funds. Application deadline due May 10, 2020.
Historically, beauty salons and barbershops have been a staple for communities of color as a safe space to connect with neighbors, practice personal self-care, and preserve our culture.
Generations have come to these safe spaces and requested “the usual” to look their best for both small and important life events. During these difficult and uncertain times, we must come together to uplift and support our small businesses and individuals that have invested in our communities by providing jobs, friendship, a safe space, and the self-confidence to go out into the world.
To ensure that the vulnerable businesses that we all rely on are still here when this crisis period is over, we have created a fund requesting a one-time generous gift equivalent to your “usual” service fee and/or tip. Of course, any contribution is greatly appreciated. If you are a donor and/or would like to support this initiative, tag your local barber or beautician on your social media channels and then share details to apply to the fund for support. For those who provide a contribution, let’s pay it forward and #givetheusual to make sure our self-care businesses stay open for future generations.
Fund Overview
Due to the recent Executive Order signed by Governor Whitmer in response to COVID-19 that mandates temporary closure of businesses offering non-essential personal care services to protect the public health and safety of Michigan residents, the Beauty Professionals of Color Relief Fund was launched by Abea LLC’s (EIN # 85-0568451), nonprofit wing, Abea Foundation to provide financial assistance to minority-owned small businesses and beauty professionals of color in Southeast Michigan to remove barriers for small businesses to access capital who have experienced the loss of income and economic impact due to COVID-19.
Eligibility
Must be a minority-owned small business and/or beauty professional of color providing hair care and beautician services (i.e. hairstylist, beauty salon, barbershop)
Business must have experienced a loss of income and/or economic impact due to COVID-19
Professional services and business operations must be located in Southeast Michigan
Established businesses and beauty professionals must be in operation for at least 2 years
Funds will be provided to small businesses and beauty professionals of color only. Businesses must have 10 employees or less
Allocation of Funds
Eligible applications will be vetted by Abea Foundation. Your donation will be distributed to awardees based on need at a maximum amount of $1,000 per grant recipient. Updates on the distribution of funds will be posted here and on Abea’s Diversity in Beauty Network group page.
Who We Are
Abea, LLC is a company that connects brown and black beauty businesses, industry leaders, and, influencers to change the face of beauty.
By donating to this campaign, you agree to Abea giving you a big "thank you" shout out on our social media channels! Please share your social profiles in the comments so we can do it properly.
Historically, beauty salons and barbershops have been a staple for communities of color as a safe space to connect with neighbors, practice personal self-care, and preserve our culture.
Generations have come to these safe spaces and requested “the usual” to look their best for both small and important life events. During these difficult and uncertain times, we must come together to uplift and support our small businesses and individuals that have invested in our communities by providing jobs, friendship, a safe space, and the self-confidence to go out into the world.
To ensure that the vulnerable businesses that we all rely on are still here when this crisis period is over, we have created a fund requesting a one-time generous gift equivalent to your “usual” service fee and/or tip. Of course, any contribution is greatly appreciated. If you are a donor and/or would like to support this initiative, tag your local barber or beautician on your social media channels and then share details to apply to the fund for support. For those who provide a contribution, let’s pay it forward and #givetheusual to make sure our self-care businesses stay open for future generations.
Fund Overview
Due to the recent Executive Order signed by Governor Whitmer in response to COVID-19 that mandates temporary closure of businesses offering non-essential personal care services to protect the public health and safety of Michigan residents, the Beauty Professionals of Color Relief Fund was launched by Abea LLC’s (EIN # 85-0568451), nonprofit wing, Abea Foundation to provide financial assistance to minority-owned small businesses and beauty professionals of color in Southeast Michigan to remove barriers for small businesses to access capital who have experienced the loss of income and economic impact due to COVID-19.
Eligibility
Must be a minority-owned small business and/or beauty professional of color providing hair care and beautician services (i.e. hairstylist, beauty salon, barbershop)
Business must have experienced a loss of income and/or economic impact due to COVID-19
Professional services and business operations must be located in Southeast Michigan
Established businesses and beauty professionals must be in operation for at least 2 years
Funds will be provided to small businesses and beauty professionals of color only. Businesses must have 10 employees or less
Allocation of Funds
Eligible applications will be vetted by Abea Foundation. Your donation will be distributed to awardees based on need at a maximum amount of $1,000 per grant recipient. Updates on the distribution of funds will be posted here and on Abea’s Diversity in Beauty Network group page.
Who We Are
Abea, LLC is a company that connects brown and black beauty businesses, industry leaders, and, influencers to change the face of beauty.
By donating to this campaign, you agree to Abea giving you a big "thank you" shout out on our social media channels! Please share your social profiles in the comments so we can do it properly.
Fundraising team: Abea Foundation (6)
Abea LLC
Organizer
Detroit, MI
Kristen Carethers
Team member
Trek Carethers
Team member
Myra Lee
Team member
Millicent Melhado
Team member