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SEARCHSport 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.
(L to R) Gordon Logan, Sport Clips Haircuts founder and CEO and an Air Force veteran, made the presentation to VFW National Commander Keith E. Harman; along with Amanda Palm, Sport Clips corporate communications manager, who oversees the Help A Hero program; and Martha England, Sport Clips vice president of Marketing.
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 SportClips.com.
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