Denver Homeless Free Haircuts

A hair salon in Denver offerered free haircuts for the homeless on August 18, 2008, before the upcoming 2008 Democratic Convention August 25 to August 28, 2008. The salon also provided free medical exams and food. The coupons were distributed through Denver Human Services.¹

Fast Facts

1. The owners of Sly's Salon came up with the idea after media speculations that the city of Denver plans to hide homeless people inside during the 2008 Democratic Convention, August 25 to August 28, 2008²
2. Met with homeless agencies and asked them to distribute coupons and schedule appointments²
3. About 150 adults received haircuts²
4. The customers also received free medical exams, food and hair products²
5. Several companies assisted with donations, such as folding chairs for customers waiting for their haircut²

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