At the beginning of 2020, like everyone else in the world, we had no idea what would be coming or that our lives would be completely altered from one day to the next.
Though the first quarantine was hard on the salon financially and emotionally (because we were required to shut down for over six weeks), we knew that there were folks in our community who had it MUCH harder - like those fighting Covid on the frontlines. Instead of crying over the truckload of lemons that life gave us, we decided to make some lemonade and give back to the community we love so dearly.
Since the first lockdown, we vowed to give one complimentary haircut a week to healthcare workers who were putting their lives on the line to fight this deadly virus. At the time we didn’t realize the virus would carry on so long, but nine months later - we haven’t stopped giving back! Since the first lockdown went into effect nine months ago, we are proud to announce that we have provided thirty-nine haircuts to the nurses and healthcare workers who are fighting the good fight!
Matthews & Co. Salon is no stranger to giving back. During a non-pandemic year, we try to provide free back to school haircuts for those in need as well as provide free haircuts to the homeless two to three times a year, but this last year was far from normal and due to hygiene restrictions, we weren’t able to give back like we normally do. Which is why we decided to show our nurses and healthcare workers how much they mean to us.
This past year has been a huge reminder to cherish the community you live in because it’s the soil that nourishes your soul. We love our community and will continue to do everything in our power to give back. Let’s hope this virus is over soon and we can get back to supporting our community, local churches, and local charities in a BIG way. We love y’all and stay safe!