In April of 2015, on the anniversary of his ninth year of being divorced, Marco Diaz was having a bit of a hard day, so instead he decided that he was going to do more to serve those in the homeless community and do something that had not been done before. He decide to do something to help them feel better about themselves and let them know that they are loved. As a result, he brought together a group of friends to carry out the idea of providing 100 haircuts and mini-make overs in a one-time event.

The first event took place on July 19th, 2015 at the Road Home Homeless Shelter and instead of 100 haircuts they were able to provide 267 haircuts and mini-make overs. However, the greater surprise was not in the number of people served, but how those who were served, as well as those who served, felt and the hearts that were touched.  During that event, so many asked when the next event was going to take place that even though there were no plans for another event, the initial organizing group was expanded, they came up with the name of CARE-Cuts and formally became an organization.

Just a few months later, the second event was held, in which the provided more than 320 haircuts and mini-makeovers, along with clothing, food and events of the kids. A petting zoo with rescue animals was also added and later the Build- A-Buddy became a favorite of the children.

On Dec 27, 2016 CARE-cuts officially became a federally recognized 501(c)3 organization (EIN 81-2735057), making the contributions of so many caring volunteers and donors more effective.

It has been six years since our first event (in 2002) due to the pandemic we were not able to do any events) and in that time over 6,200 haircuts have been provided, over 2,400 mini makers and over 1,500 build-a-buddy animals donated, and most importantly 1,000’s of hugs, tears and smiles.

We’re so very grateful to the hundreds of volunteers who donate their time, talents, and monetary donations so we can offer such events. We can’t do it without you!

We’re so very grateful to the hundreds of volunteers who donate their time, talents, and monetary donations so we can offer such events. We can’t do it without you!