See Our Work
Browse the photo galleries of various Project Daymaker Events

Photographs will be taken at every event. All client's rights are respected.

The following are a few of the great organizations that Project Daymaker™ partners with:

“The impact Project Daymaker™ has on people’s lives all across the country is just incredible. We are so pleased and honored to be involved with a company that gives back to the community in so many ways.”

“On behalf of the Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley, we would like to thank you once again for giving of your time to bless our people. If not for your willingness to reach out, they might never have had the opportunity to receive the professional care you extended to them.”

“Thank you so much for including our shelters in your Project Daymaker™. The pampering and beautifying is such a wonderful gift to a group of women who are struggling with their own identities. It was a great treat for all of us. Thanks again and again.”

“I wanted this opportunity to thank you for all your coordination efforts in bringing Project Daymaker™ to Dress for Success Cincinnati. It was a wonderful day filled with energy, enthusiasm, high spirits and self esteem. The response we received from the clients who participated was overwhelming.”

“As our clients prepare to re-enter the work force, it is necessary for them to meet the aesthetic expectations of employers. Your efforts have helped these women in the pursuit of their goals and in improving their self-esteem.”

“. . .The one who stands out for all of us is Debbie who did not even wish to be pampered but gave in and then enjoyed it thoroughly. When our administrative assistant saw the pictures the next day, she did not even recognize Debbie. You did wonders for Debbie’s self-esteem.”

"Project Daymaker™ has been wonderful to our agency and to people experiencing homelessness in our community. They have visited us annually for four years now. In fact, they just provided 70 haircuts in about 3.5 hours to clients of our emergency shelter as part of National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week. They always share much more than cuts, styles and product ...they add care, compassion, dignity, respect and a positive outlook. We love Project Daymaker™ and their staff!”

“It’s been a few months since Project Daymaker’s™ last visit, yet whenever I think about the 130 people who received a makeover and the 100 who are now employed as a result of the event I can’t suppress my smile. Thank you Project Daymaker™, you helped our residents change their look and change their lives. See you next May when we get a chance to do it again. You have touched hundreds of lives in Lake County.”

“Sunday, April 4, was a special day at the House for our families! We heard nothing but rave reviews from those family members benefiting from your services. A day of pampering by the Van Michael Salon stylists was a special treat, and greatly appreciated by everyone.”
"Winnie" Events
Have the Project Daymaker Winnebago come to your event.

Get Started

Contact Kelly Collison to discuss availability and the location of your event. The Winnebago is available any day of the week, so don't be afraid to ask. You should also choose a location where you can serve clients in need of hair services (men, women and children). Locations we serve include...

  • shelters for battered women and children
  • drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers
  • working poor/job training centers
  • back to school events in poor school districts
  • orphanages
  • YWCA
  • Dress for Success locations
  • Ronald McDonald Houses
  • Mental Health Centers
  • Child and Family Service Centers

Once you have finalized a date and location you will need to profile the clientele to be served using the Project Daymaker PR Form.

Keep in Mind

If Project Daymaker needs to provide volunteers, most salons are closed on Sundays and Mondays and may more likely be available to donate their time to serve those in need.

As much as possible, events will be planned in locations and on dates that are in close proximity of one another for environmental and financial practicality.

Tips for Volunteers

  • work a two hour shift and have several shifts
  • Arrive early to become familiar with the surroundings
  • Know that clients and be very quiet and uncomfortable at times.

Stylists need to bring

  • Shears
  • favorite brushes/combs (optional)

Project Daymaker provides

  • Aveda products
  • Towels
  • Capes
  • Blow-dryers/diffusers
  • Disposable applicators for makeup
  • Flat irons
  • Curling irons
  • Clippers
  • Combs/Brushes

Services available for an event include Shampoo, Cut, Style, Seated Massage and Makeup Application

Salon Public Relations
A press release is sent to the press in the local area of the event. Photographs will be taken at every event. All client's rights are respected.

Permissions Waiver
A Project Daymaker Waiver Form must be completed for each client prior to services. Forms may be downloaded prior to the event and will also be provided the day of the event.

Our Winnie
Facts to know about the Winnebago.

  • 34 feet long, 9.5 feet high, 12.5 feet wide
  • 3 styling/cutting chairs
  • 1 shampoo bowl
  • 1 makeup unit
  • 1 stress relieving/seated massage chair

A water hook-up is needed to fill the water tank for shampooing. A regular garden hose, located on the Winnebago,  is hooked to the outside water source for filling. The Winnebago does not have to park near the water source, but it is convenient.

More Info
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Project Daymaker Waiver
Project Daymaker PR Form

 
Thom Ciarniello
Casal's Dé Spa and Salon
 
“We support Project Daymaker™ because it reminds us on a very basic level how the power of touch can change someone's life. The ability our industry has to make someone look and feel better about themselves is truly a gift. The best gifts are those we give from our hearts, without expectations, and Project Daymaker allows us to do just that.”
 

Nancy Brown
“Project Daymaker™ gives us a chance to be someone’s hope for a better day. I do believe that it is more important to give than to receive, but you cannot help but to receive a great feeling when you support Project Daymaker™."
 

Pam Bridges
“We provided hand treatments, stress relief treatments, sensory journeys, shampoos, haircuts, styles, makeup, laughter and hugs. As the afternoon continued, self esteem started rising and the clients shared their stories. Everyone benefited from this experience. Hearts were lightened and hope was given in such a small way.”

 
Chris Valavanis
“Speaking as an employer, Project Daymaker™ has been a wonderful way of exposing young staff to the rich and fulfilling experience of giving back to the community.
Speaking as a Hairdresser, Project Daymaker™ has given me the opportunity to provide grooming and a caring touch to people who desperately need a life changing boost. When volunteering with Project Daymaker™, I have seen the huge smiles on children's faces and the self esteem grow within people down on their luck. That is quite an impact from a haircut.”
 

Zenda Stakelbeck
“In my opinion, the greatest thing about Project Daymaker™ is the opportunity the clients have to receive their service from a stylist on the mobile salon with dignity as if they were receiving it in a salon. Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity.”

 

Renee Heidrich
“One of my greatest memories in life came onboard Project Daymaker™. There was a young man who was starting a new job, needed a haircut and had no means to pay for one. When he learned that we were there to cut his hair he said “there is a God.” It was life changing for both of us…..I hope all licensed stylists can have the same feeling I received that day from that experience. Our talent is a gift and it is wonderful to offer it to people who need it.”

 

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