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Giving Back
Military
Academy of Hair Design is so grateful for active military persons and veterans who have served for our freedom and protection. The incredible freedom we have to freely choose educational opportunities can be directly credited to this service. As a thank you, we offer all active military and veterans complimentary haircuts in our Cosmetology School and Barber School. For a list of services go to AOHD.com and click on Guest Services.
Must present Military ID to receive discount.
Umuganda
"Umuganda" is the name of the Academy of Hair Design's community outreach project. On the day of Umuganda, all students and staff disperse into the Springfield and surrounding communities to offer complementary services, including haircuts, manicures, waxing, and make-up application.
“Our goal is to create a strong foundation of service in our students and staff.”
- Linda Daugherty, Superintendent.
The word Umuganda can be translated as ‘coming together in common purpose to achieve an outcome’. In traditional Rwandan culture, members of the community would call upon their family, friends, and neighbors to help them complete difficult tasks. In this traditional African event, on the last Saturday of each month, the entire country shuts down for the morning hours. A minimum of one representative from each family is required to report for community service. The Academy learned of Umuganda in 2013 when they started a school, Dream Beauty Academy, in Kigali, Rwanda, Africa.
“We want to not only give back to our community, but invest in people, build a network, and built our community. That’s what it’s all about. The more our students give, the more they will get back in their businesses."
-Melissa Bittle, Admissions Director.
During our very own Umuganda, students and staff disperse to several locations including, Harmony House, three Boys and Girls Club locations, Least of These in Nixa, The Maples Health and Rehabilitation, and the Academy campus. The Academy hopes to host this event multiple times per year.
Back-to-School Events
We are passionate about serving our community and making a difference in people’s lives. We were thrilled to have the opportunity to serve students and parents and give kids renewed confidence when heading back to school. We were thankful for these opportunities and looking forward to continuing to find ways to serve in the coming months and years.
Community First Village: Community Hair Studio—Shear Goodness
Academy of Hair Design and BeVelle Barber School wasblessed with the opportunity to sponsor Community Hair Studio – Shear Goodness at the Community First Village, Austin Texas. Community First Village is a 27-acre master-planned community that provides affordable, permanent housing and a supportive community for the disabled, chronically homeless in Central Texas. During the grand opening on April 14, 2018 our current students, staff, esteemed alumni, and local professionals offered complimentary services to the residents.
