Want to be a ‘Mullet Warrior’? Georgian to host haircut fundraiser supporting youth empowerment

Have you always wanted a mullet? Now you can rock a business-in-the-front-and-party-in-the-back look for a good cause through a haircut fundraiser hosted by Georgian College.

Participants – who can also opt for a simple haircut of their choosing – can sign up for a pay-by-donation haircut March 24 at Georgian’s Barrie Campus:

  • Trim Trooper – get a simple haircut and make a donation that day.
  • Mullet Warrior – choose a mullet cut style and raise money with the promise that you’ll rock it until the end of March. All Mullet Warriors will get a coupon for a free reshape cut in April.
A hair stylist holds a pair of scissors and holds some hair of a person sitting in a chair.
Rena Lang, professor in Georgian’s Hairstyling program, gives a playful cut to Jahmilah Diamante, the first Mullet Warrior of this year’s campaign.

All the money raised will go to support Georgian’s collaborations with Elizabeth Fry Society Simcoe Muskoka and The Global MINDS Collective.

Specifically, it will help fund programs aimed at empowering youth and young adults:

These programs provide participants with essential skills and tools to navigate life’s challenges, build resilience, and create a pathway toward a successful and fulfilling future. Participants engage in workshops, mentorship, and hands-on learning experiences that foster personal growth and emotional well-being.

This fundraiser is more than a haircut — it’s a way to support youth in gaining the skills and guidance they need to move forward in life. Every dollar raised helps provide experiential learning, mentorship, and experiences that make a real difference in their future.

– Nicole Norris, Director, Social Innovation at Georgian

Last year, this campaign raised $5,000. This year, the goal is to top that by getting 25 Mullet Warriors and 50 Trim Troopers signed up for a fresh spring cut.

How to get involved

By supporting this event, community members can play a direct role in fostering positive change by helping young people feel empowered, develop essential life skills, build resilience and foster a sense of belonging.

“We hope our dedication to building emotional regulation and mindfulness-based skills will assist in the sustainability of essential tools for participants to navigate conflict with greater awareness and the self-care tools to support their resilience and well-being,” said Natalie Matias, Director of Learning and Development, Global MINDS Collective.

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