As part of our social impact, we have started the Street Barber (Edinburgh) in the Scottish capital, since the end of 2017. To date, we have given free shaves and haircuts, as well as toiletries and hot drinks to over 80 homeless men.
“Why only men?” we have been asked. So this year we are bringing Sparkle Sisters: an event aimed at homeless women where, with the help of an amazing team of volunteers we bring haircuts, podiatry and bra fitting services, nail treatments as well as free clothes and toiletries.
Our second Sparkle Sisters Event took place on Thursday 24th January at St Columba’s Free Church and it was a success: around 20 women felt pampered and taken care of for the day.
Once participant said “My daughter and I felt like princesses!”
Invisible Cities Founder Zakia says: “Our events are all about bringing dignity back to people who need it the most. We felt that with women, we should have more privacy and more space to organise treatments. We are so lucky to have found the incredible team at St Columba’s as not only do they provide us with a lovely space, but also amazing volunteers and cakes! The general public has also been wonderful in donating so many items of toiletries and clothing so we could pass them on to women. These events are a real team effort!”
We advertise our Sparkle Sisters Events through various agencies, such as Women’s Aid, Social Bite or Grassmarket Community Project so they can let the women they work with know.
If you would like to donate toiletries or anything else for these events contact [email protected]
