{"id":254627,"date":"2026-04-17T19:39:07","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T19:39:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/254627\/"},"modified":"2026-04-17T19:39:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T19:39:07","slug":"san-antonio-business-celebrates-5000-free-haircuts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/254627\/","title":{"rendered":"San Antonio business celebrates 5,000 free haircuts"},"content":{"rendered":"

SAN ANTONIO \u2013 Haven for Hope<\/a> volunteer coordinators on Friday celebrated a local business that\u2019s provided 5,000 free haircuts to its clients. <\/p>\n

Mike Ramirez, the owner of Game Changers Barber Academy<\/a>, started offering the free service in 2023.<\/p>\n

Three years later, he has no intention of stopping. But the nonprofit did want to acknowledge the service he\u2019s provided with a certificate of appreciation.<\/p>\n

Ramirez said his volunteer work started when he worked for a different company years back.<\/p>\n

Once he got his own barber school, he decided he wanted to partner with Haven for Hope. The partnership allows his students to receive more hands-on experience as they finish their training.<\/p>\n

It also helps the community.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey always thank us,\u201d said Ramirez, who explained that many of them have important events or interviews that they need to look good for.<\/p>\n

DJ Jackson, the senior manager of volunteer services, said these free haircuts help clients feel sgood, look good and gain confidence. <\/p>\n

Most importantly, Jackson said it\u2019s the consistency that the barbershop has shown. Clients know they will be there on Wednesdays and Fridays. <\/p>\n

The barber students only work on short hair, so Haven for Hope would welcome volunteer work from a beauty school that works with longer hair.<\/p>\n

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