MEDIA & NEWS
Discover Our Media Features. Explore the page for television spots, podcasts, videos, and articles that showcase our organization's mission and impact. Delve into our media presence, which highlights our commitment to empowering children of color in foster and adoptive care. Learn more about our initiatives and the stories that resonate with our cause. Join us in celebrating the recognition we've received in our journey to create a more inclusive and compassionate community.
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01/24/2024
We are immensely grateful to the Kirkpatrick Family Fund for their significant grant support, a clear reflection of their dedication to educational advancement and community empowerment. This vital funding will be instrumental in developing a valuable Education Video Series. The Kirkpatrick Family Fund's contribution is key to enhancing our educational outreach, allowing us to provide impactful resources to a broader audience. We deeply appreciate their partnership in our endeavors, bolstering our efforts to deliver educational projects that have a meaningful and lasting impact on the community. Their support plays such an important role in our continuous mission to educate and empower.
01/02/2024
We are once again filled with gratitude as we acknowledge the Arnall Family Foundation for their renewed operational grant support. Their continued commitment plays an essential role in the growth and sustainability of our organization. With this additional funding, we will further our mission to enrich the lives of children of color in foster and adoptive care.
This ongoing partnership allows us to deepen and expand our services, reaching even more children and families in need. The Arnall Family Foundation's support is not just financial; it's a vote of confidence in our work and our impact. Thanks to their generosity, we can continue to create positive, lasting change in our community. We are sincerely thankful to the Arnall Family Foundation for standing with us once again as we strive to make a difference in the lives of those we serve.
10/31/23
We want to thank Sarkeys Foundation for their recent grant award, a testament to their commitment to community welfare and development. This generous contribution will play a crucial role in furthering the reach and impact of our Crowning Curls Workshops. Sarkeys Foundation’s support enables us to continue providing vital resources to children in congregate care settings, addressing their unique hair and skin care needs. We are deeply grateful to Sarkeys Foundation for joining us in our mission, enhancing our capacity to make a lasting, positive difference in the lives of more children and caregivers.
10/23/23
JOIN OUR ANNUAL PRODUCT DRIVE.
Every year we come together to make a difference in the lives of foster and adopted children of color and their caregivers. Our annual product drive is more than just a collection of hair and skincare items; it's a powerful expression of community, support, and love.
Your participation helps keep us stocked with essential, culturally specific hair and skin care resources, like shampoo, conditioner, detanglers, and leave-in conditioners to those who need them the most. By donating products through the drive, you're helping to meet the basic needs of children while contributing to a brighter future where they are seen, heard, and celebrated for who they naturally are.
Click the link below to donate essential products to the pantry today.
8/22/23
We're so grateful to Oklahoma City Community Foundation for their generous support! As a recipient of an iFund Children Grant, we are able to continue to provide hair and skin care products to children in congregate care centers through our initiative, Crowning Curls. Big thank you to our friends at OCCF and for their investment into our mission!
3/20/23
We are thrilled to announce that we have been awarded a grant by Express Employment International! This grant will support our new Crown Coaching program, offering personalized 1-on-1 hair and skin care coaching for families and professionals.
We heard our community's feedback and wanted to provide real-time support in between our workshops and sessions. Stay tuned for updates on the program activation and be sure to follow us for the latest news!
A heartfelt thank you to our incredible partners at Express for their generous support of our mission. Together, we are making a difference!
11/18/2022
Cut it Forward’s 4th Annual Product Drive
Our 4th annual product drive officially kickstarts November 21st! Here’s how it works:
1. Visit cutitforward.org/wishlist to shop our culturally conscious product wishlist or go to cutitforward.org/donate
2. View the items needed to keep our product pantry stocked.
3. Click the option to ship to us and viola! You've just supported a child or family in a major way and we greatly appreciate you.
Be sure to select Cut it Forward on Amazon Smile before you checkout. Remember, any amount helps a child in need.
Thanks and happy shopping!
5/20/22
This week Cut it Forward celebrated a monumental occasion! We hosted the official ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of the Cut it Forward office!
This event was a dream fulfilled! The grand opening was filled with fellowship, heartfelt congratulations, and warm smiles from partners, friends, and family.
In just a few short years Cut it Forward has continued to evolve and transform while remaining steadfast in it’s mission of serving foster and adopted children of color. This office facility will assist Cut it Forward in our journey forward to provide culturally relevant resources and education to an often misunderstood and underserved community.
Thank you so much to Oklahoma Lawyers for Children for welcoming Cut it Forward to share this beautiful facility!
Words can’t express our gratitude for everyone who helped to make this day possible including OKC Black Chamber of Commerce, Arnall Family Foundation, and Oklahoma City Chapter of Chums, Inc.
Photo: Studio Arts LLC
5/11/21
The Crown Box Project is officially launching this Summer!
The Crown Box Project is a workshop series where our specialized consultants will teach hair care techniques and tips for your kiddos. Each month we will have a workshop where our foster and adoptive caregivers will be able to learn hands on culturally relevant styling practices and product selection.
Be on the lookout for the date of our first workshop which we will be dropping soon! Also sign up for our newsletter on our website for more details! This summer will be all about #CrowningCoils and we can’t wait to share more!
This project is in collaboration with The Arnall Family Foundation. Thank you so much to Arnall Family Foundation for your support of Cut it Forward and our efforts to positively impact children of color in the foster care community!
2/25/21
Co-founder, Vanessa Morrison, sat down with Miss Teen Moore-Norman, Leah Hughes, to discuss Cut it Forward’s work, impact, and vision for the future! Thank you, Leah, for having us on to share our story! Follow @fosteringfashion_fashionshow on Instagram to check out the full interview on IG TV. #cutitforward
2/9/21
Cut It Forward co-founder and board chair, Vanessa Morrison, was invited to do a story on the impact of Cut it Forward in our community. She also shared our BIG announcement that we’re officially partnered with Target at Rockwell and NW Expressway to address culturally specific hair and skin care needs in our community! We are so thankful to Sam, Jill, and the rest of the Target team for believing in us and pouring so generously into our mission.
Thank you, Mike and the KWTV - NEWS 9 team, for sharing our story!
Correction on story: As of February 1, 2021 there are approximately 7,600 children in care. Black children make up approximately 8% of the Oklahoma's state population, and represent 16% of children in foster care.
12/15/20
2nd moment of gratitude: We are bursting with so much joy to share that we are the recipients of an Arnall Family Foundation grant! Through this support we will be able to expand our educational workshop capacity and provide hair and skin care product kits for each workshop attendee in the new year!
Thank you, Arnall Family Foundation + team, for your generous support and confidence in our mission. We will be able to support so many families through this project! Be on the look out for details on this program in the new year!
10/3/20
#CutItForward with us today to create a significant impact in the lives of foster and adopted families. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a difference, and remember, all donations are tax-deductible. Support us by purchasing products from our Amazon wishlist, and they will be shipped directly to us to benefit children in need.
July/August 2020 Issue
Cut it Forward received an exclusive invitation for an interview with the nationally acclaimed magazine, Fostering Families Today. We're excited to share the inspiring story and vision behind our mission!
2/26/20
Cut it Forward Co-founder, Vanessa Morrison, was prominently featured in a Huffington Post series, "Black Hair Defined," dedicated to unraveling discussions about our unique crowning glory. This remarkable series gathered over 150 stories related to Black hair, with Cut it Forward standing out as one of the key highlights.
We extend our sincere gratitude to HuffPost for not only sharing our mission but also for spotlighting these significant narratives during #BlackHistoryMonth.
2/1/20
Join us for a day of discovery and exploration! Get to know various organizations that offer fantastic after-school programs for children of color. This event promises a day of family-friendly activities with numerous organizations on hand. They provide cultural programming and serve as positive role models for your children.
From poetry and creative expression to self-empowerment, there's something for every child. You won't want to miss this! We've got free food, games, and loads of fun in store. RSVP your family today and mark your calendars for an afternoon brimming with excitement and connection!
1/10/20
Cut it Forward proudly introduces The Crown Box Project, a dynamic 3-part workshop series! These workshops are entirely free and designed for foster and adoptive caregivers seeking to delve into the world of culturally specific hair care, focusing on curly and textured hair types.
We're thrilled to announce that our first session is generously sponsored by TréLuxe, who've graciously donated hair care kits. These kits will be available to the first 25 attendees who arrive. Be sure to share this fantastic opportunity with your families, but act swiftly as seating is limited and spots are filling up fast!
10/22/19
Super excited to announce our 2nd Annual Ethnic Hair and Skin Care Drive!
We launched this initiative to help ensure that foster and adoptive youth with ethnic hair and skin care needs have access to the products they are needing. Last year we collected over 1200 products and this year we have a goal of collecting even more.
Starting TODAY you can swing by any of our donation drop-off locations during their business hours to drop off any new ethnic hair and/or skin care product! Our drop-off locations are:
Rooted Barber + Shop, Mane Results Salon, Black Chamber of Commerce -Metro OKC, Tiffany Lenox-Skincare Specialist, BlackStar Urban Culture Market, Vanessa House Beer Company
4/27/19
We were so blessed to be one of the feature organizations that was selected for News 9’s 9 Days of Christmas last year! Our dear friend and longtime supporter, Ashley Holden, visited us at our new office and donated a generous amount of products for the families we serve! Check out the full story by clicking the image.
3/26/19
Breanna Mitchell, a journalism and ballet performance double major from the The University of Oklahoma, is covering a news story on Cut it Forward’s mission and efforts to bridge the gap between youth of color in foster care and adoption and their hygienic needs. Thank you to Breanna and Bruce Waight, our Barber Director here at Cut it Forward, for helping us spread the message!
1/2/19
New Look, Who Dis?
1/2/19
2018 was a big year for us! After years of planning, collaborating, advocating, and volunteering to address the Ethnic hair and skin care needs for foster and adopted youth of color, our vision has come into fruition. Cut it Forward would not have been possible with out the many angels who have donated, volunteered, supported, and cheered us on along the way.
Here is a snapshot of some of our biggest moments in 2018. We are so excited for what 2019 has in store as we continue to design resources for Ethnic hair and skin care support for our brothers and sisters and foster and adoptive care, and their caregivers. Happy 2019! #cutitforward
1/2/19
Our Teen Service Board has launched it's first project: the Ethnic Hair and Skin Care Product Drive! This drive has a goal to collect ethnic products for our community partners' pantries at Pivot Youth Shelter, Citizen's Caring for Children, and Northcare. Each of these agencies serves foster and/or adopted youth and have had struggles accessing products that meet their families' needs. We are grateful to collaborate with our amazing partner drop-off locations where you can donate a skin or hair care product through the duration of the drive!
THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNER DROP-OFF LOCATIONS
10/28/18
We are absolutely honored to have had the opportunity to sit down with Carla of The Oklahoman and share our mission and product drive! Pick up today’s Oklahoman for the full story or check out the full story here. Big thanks to everyone supporting the drive and to our partner drop-off locations!
Off The Hook Seafood & More, Kris Koffee Beauty, Aja Bleu Cafe and TakeAway, Rooted Barber + Shop