Today Sport Clips Haircuts donated $1.25 million to the Veterans of Foreign
Wars of the U.S. Foundation to support active-duty U.S. service members’
and veterans’ scholarships through the
Help A Hero program. This year's fundraising target was shattered when Sport Clips’
clients and product partner donations exceeded the original $1 million
goal, and Sport Clips made its own Veterans Day contributions of $1 per
haircut service. Help A Hero began as an initiative between Sport Clips
and the VFW to provide phone calls home for deployed and hospitalized
service members and veterans. The initiative then transitioned in 2013
to the VFW’s “Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship” program. To date, more than 900 VFW-administered scholarships have
been awarded to qualified, active-duty military and veterans who wish
to pursue college degrees and vocational certifications.
“It's exciting to see these service members and veterans using
Help A Hero scholarships, getting additional training and education, and
launching successful, productive civilian careers. Many have used this
scholarship to complete their education and are already reaching their
personal and professional goals," says Sport Clips Founder and CEO
Gordon Logan, a U.S. Air Force veteran and Life member of the VFW. “Saying
'thank you' in this way to our very-deserving military takes the
hard work of team members and our generous, supportive clients and product
partners. We're grateful and humbled in making this donation."
”The impressive level of support shown by Sport Clips owners, stylists,
clients and product partners sets an inspiring precedent,” said
VFW National Commander Keith E. Harman. “Help A Hero scholarships
provide our service members, veterans and their families with vital financial
support and stability, and we’re thankful for this record-breaking
donation which ensures that we can continue to provide the high level
of support our warriors deserve.”
As a part of this year’s fundraising efforts, Sport Clips partners
John Paul Mitchell Systems,
American Crew,
Nioxin,
Sexy Hair and
Gibs Grooming donated to the Help A Hero program.
Sport Clips is the Official Haircutter of the VFW, and its Help A Hero
campaign is just one of the many ways it supports active-duty military
and veterans. To find out more, visit your local Sport Clips or
SportClips.com.
