IT’S GIVING TUESDAY!
What is Giving Tuesday?
Giving Tuesday, observed today, November 28th, 2023, symbolizes a global movement of generosity and community spirit. It represents an opportunity for individuals, organizations, and communities to unite in supporting causes close to their hearts, thereby creating meaningful change and creating a culture of giving.
Why cut it forward needs your help
Cut it Forward urgently needs your support as it addresses a critical and often overlooked aspect of foster and adoptive care: the culturally specific hair and skin care needs of children of color. These children, when entering care, frequently encounter a lack of understanding or provision for their unique care requirements. This oversight can lead to a disconnection from their cultural heritage and identity, profoundly impacting their self-esteem, sense of belonging, and overall mental and emotional well-being.
By supporting Cut it Forward, you directly contribute to a mission deeply rooted in the belief that every child in the care system, and every caring individual who opens their home and heart to these children, deserves support in meeting these fundamental needs. Your support enables Cut it Forward to continue its vital work, ensuring that these children maintain a connection with their culture and heritage, fostering a sense of pride and belonging that is essential for their healthy development and self-confidence.
EVERY donation counts!
Each donation, regardless of its size, is a vital piece in a larger puzzle, helping to create a positive ripple effect in the lives of those who need it most. When you donate, you're not just giving funds; you're providing resources, hope, and support. Your contribution, whether large or small, joins a collective effort to make a significant difference, illustrating that generosity isn't measured by quantity, but rather by the spirit in which it is given. In this way, every donation, big or small, becomes a crucial part of a larger narrative of change and support.
your donation supports our workshops
Your generosity plays a pivotal role in enabling Cut it Forward to provide its transformative Crowning Curls Workshops. These workshops are not just gatherings; they are empowering experiences designed to enrich children and their caregivers with essential knowledge and confidence, while fostering a deep cultural connection. Your support helps us tackle the unique challenges and celebrate the joys associated with caring for Afro-textured hair and skin.
Your Contribution Supports:
Empowerment: Your donation enables us to create a space where participants gain confidence and self-assurance in embracing their natural beauty. Our workshops are designed to help everyone feel comfortable and proud in their skin and hair.
Cultural Connection: With your support, we facilitate engaging discussions that connect our participants with their roots and heritage, emphasizing the significance of hair and skin care in the Black experience. These interactions allow for sharing of stories, experiences, and insights, deepening cultural understanding.
Practical Knowledge: Your contribution funds hands-on sessions where participants learn practical skills for managing and styling Afro-textured hair, along with effective skin care practices tailored to their needs.
Affirmation: The workshops you support are a source of positive self-affirmation and self-love, promoting a sense of pride and belonging in each participant's cultural identity.
Supportive Community: Your generosity helps build a network of support, connecting individuals who share similar journeys. This fosters meaningful connections and friendships within a like-minded community.
Your donation to Cut it Forward makes a direct impact, not just in providing hair and skin care advice, but in cultivating a community that celebrates individual beauty, heritage, and identity. Join us in this journey of empowerment, connection, and self-discovery by supporting Cut it Forward's Crowning Curls Workshops.
your donation supports our CROWN COACHING SESSIONS
Your generosity is instrumental in providing crucial 1-on-1 coaching sessions, offering personalized support to foster and adopted children of color, as well as their caregivers. Cut it Forward recognizes the distinct needs of each family, and our program is specifically tailored to meet these diverse challenges effectively.
How Your Support Translates into Impact:
Personalized Ethnic Hair and Skin Care Education: Your donation enables us to offer expert guidance through our coach, who specializes in ethnic hair and skin care needs. These sessions cover everything from age-appropriate care and cultural considerations to texture-specific routines and overall health maintenance, ensuring each family receives the specific knowledge they need.
Curated Product Kit: With your contribution, each coaching session includes a specially curated product kit, filled with high-quality essentials for ethnic hair and skin care. This personalized approach eliminates guesswork, providing families with exactly what they need to enhance their child's hair and skin care routines.
Positive Representation and Affirmative Content: Your support helps us infuse our coaching sessions with content that promotes empowerment, confidence, and cultural pride. We are committed to celebrating the beauty and diversity of our community, creating an inclusive space where every individual feels seen and valued.
Professional Referrals and Ongoing Coaching: In cases where specialized needs arise, your generosity aids us in offering professional referrals to experts who can address specific concerns or challenges. Moreover, ongoing Crown Coaching sessions, made possible by your donations, provide families with continuous guidance and support in their hair and skin care journey.
Your contribution to Cut it Forward ensures that each coaching session is more than just an educational experience; it becomes a journey of empowerment, cultural connection, and personalized care. By supporting these 1-on-1 coaching sessions, you play a crucial role in nurturing the well-being and self-esteem of children in foster and adoptive care and their caregivers.
HELP US ADVANCE THIS MISSION!
Your support is critical to our continued success. As we strive to expand our impact and reach even more children and families, we kindly invite you to consider making a donation to Cut it Forward. Your generosity directly translates into positive change and brighter futures for those we serve.
To donate and make a difference, please visit cutitforward.org/give.
Thank you for being an essential part of our journey. Together, we are making a lasting impact, one step at a time.
Angela Hein, Director of Cut it Forward
Published: November 28, 2023
