Cuts for Confidence Coalition
Free haircuts, clothing vouchers, scholarships, and personal development programs for youth.
Our Mission
We help teens in 9–12th grade build confidence and self-esteem through free haircuts, clothing vouchers, mentorship, and scholarship support.
Meeting practical and emotional needs so every young person feels valued.
Opening doors with scholarships, mentorship, and resources that change paths.
Workshops that build leadership, communication, and life-after-school skills.
Connecting families, volunteers, and partners around a shared mission.
Our Programs
Each program is designed to meet a real need — practical, emotional, or aspirational — and works together to help students thrive.
We provide clothing vouchers that allow high school students to choose their own outfits. This helps students build independence, confidence, and a positive self-image while making sure they have what they need for school and daily life.
Learn moreWe offer free professional haircuts for high school students. Looking your best can help you feel more confident, focused, and ready to take on school, sports, interviews, and everyday challenges.
Learn moreWe host workshops designed specifically for teens in high school that focus on confidence building, leadership, communication skills, goal setting, and preparing for life after graduation.
Learn moreWe help connect students with scholarship opportunities and provide support for those preparing for college, trade programs, or career pathways after high school.
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Meet The Founder
Founder, Cuts for Confidence Initiative
My name is Jackie, founder of Cuts for Confidence Initiative. My passion has always been helping children feel confident, supported, and valued.
Over the years, I have seen how a lack of basic necessities can affect a child's self-esteem and ability to succeed. Something as simple as having appropriate clothing, a fresh haircut, or access to positive guidance can make a tremendous difference in how a young person sees themselves.
These experiences inspired me to create Cuts for Confidence Initiative — a nonprofit dedicated to helping children and teens build confidence through clothing vouchers, personal development opportunities, scholarships, and community support.
I wanted to create a program that gives young people the chance to shop for themselves, express their individuality, and feel proud of who they are. What drives me every day is knowing that confidence can open doors.
When children believe in themselves, they are more likely to succeed in school, pursue their dreams, and become leaders in their communities. My goal is to ensure that every child we serve feels seen, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential.
Through Cuts for Confidence Initiative, I am committed to creating lasting change — one child, one family, and one act of confidence at a time.
"Confidence can open doors."
Success Stories
Sample stories representative of the students we serve. Names and images are illustrative.
Sample StoryAfter his first haircut and a new outfit through our voucher program, Marcus walked into homecoming as student council vice president — and his teachers noticed a brand-new energy in class.
Re-elected to student leadership
Sample StoryOur personal development workshop helped Sofia find her voice. She now leads peer tutoring at her school and plans to study social work.
Leading peer tutoring program
Sample StoryWith scholarship guidance and college-readiness support, Jasmine became the first in her family to commit to a four-year university.
First-generation college bound
Students Supported
Haircuts Provided
Clothing Vouchers Distributed
Scholarship Opportunities Connected
Scholarships
We help connect students with scholarship opportunities and provide support for those preparing for college, trade programs, or career pathways after high school.
One-on-one help identifying scholarships students qualify for.
Application support, essays, and FAFSA assistance.
Pathways into skilled trades and vocational programs.
Mentorship and planning for life after high school.
Volunteer
Join our mission to help children and teens build confidence, self-esteem, and opportunity.
Be a trusted adult in a student's corner.
Help run confidence days and community drives.
Spread the word and recruit local partners.
Support workshops, intake, and student services.
Give
Your support helps provide free haircuts, clothing vouchers, scholarships, and personal development opportunities for youth who need them most.
Helps a student access college and career-readiness resources.
Powers a personal-development workshop for an entire cohort.
Every dollar goes directly to youth programs
Events
Show up. Volunteer. Bring a friend. Every event creates ripples of confidence across our community.
August 17, 2026
Community Center · Belleview, FL
Free haircuts, clothing vouchers, and confidence kits for the school year ahead.
RegisterSeptember 21, 2026
Lake Weir High School Auditorium
A half-day workshop on communication, leadership, and setting bold post-graduation goals.
RegisterNovember 9, 2026
Multiple drop-off locations
Collecting new clothing, gift cards, and scholarship funds for our winter cohort.
Register
Our mission is to ensure every child has the opportunity to look their best, feel their best, and believe in their potential.
Contact
Families seeking assistance, volunteers, partners, and donors — we'd love to hear from you.
Phone
(727) 967-4350Address
17190 SE 115th Ave
