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A night of inspiration in Seattle!
💙 We laughed, we cried, we shared stories about the good, the hard and the hilarious moments we have encountered serving our communities.
Oct 24, 20252 min read


Celebrating 10 Years of programs
💫 The women in this short video had just graduated her program at Seattle's Union Gospel Mission's Hope Place. Our volunteer teams have been empowering the women there almost since our inception every 12 weeks. Our goal is to create long term programs and community partnerships. Since we launched our programs on September 27th, 2015 we have mobilized volunteers in Seattle, Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas, Chicago, in Kentucky and most recently Alaska. We continue to sha
Sep 28, 20251 min read


Empowered foster girls Alaska
“Thank you for planning everything for all of us girls. I never would have been able to talk like that in front of people before. This helped me feel more brave.” -12 year old girl This was shared following an afternoon of girls receiving haircuts & bubble braids with pink hair weaved into the braids (see photo). They got to go to a night at the Oscars, at a camp that was hosted by Salvation Army in Wasilla, Alaska for 12-18 year old girls who are at risk and in the foster ca
Aug 1, 20251 min read


Human Trafficking Survivors in Chicago get professional headshots
Human Trafficking Survivors empowered with headshots.
Jul 16, 20251 min read


Community Impact Award, World Culture Film Festival Los Angeles
World Culture Film Festival Community Impact Awarded to The Beyond Project in Los Angeles, CA
Jul 2, 20251 min read


Premiere Beauty Show with Sam Villa Co & in Orlando
Premiere Beauty Show Orlando with Sam Villa Co. sharing our mission on his stages. Attending Pro Beauty Association's North American Hairstyling Awards and Beauty Changes Lives Gala
Jun 5, 20251 min read


Foster girls empowered in San Diego
Over 100 services provided to foster and at-risk girls in San Diego at the Salvation Army's Kroc Center. Thank you Olaplex for your donation of over $14,000 in shampoo's, conditioners and treatments!
May 8, 20251 min read


Seattle Hopefest Resource Day for families in King County
Over 70 haircuts provided to families across King County by volunteers from The Beyond Project at Hopefest Resource Day.
Apr 22, 20251 min read


Beyond Project Los Angeles Fire Updates
The Long Road Ahead It takes years to rebuild after a disaster as big as the one LA has faced. Evidence shows it can take an average of...
Feb 26, 20252 min read


Happy Holidays & Merry Christmas!
From our amazing volunteer teams that made the holidays special for so many women, men and children this holiday season! A special thank...
Dec 25, 20241 min read


Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday is another reminder of the impact we can make together this holiday season. Let's bring hope to those in our community who...
Dec 3, 20241 min read


Power of a Haircut
"When I got a haircut and a nice trim, it boosted my spirit - it made me feel like I was human again. Knowing that I have something more...
Nov 26, 20241 min read


Foster girls in Las Vegas Empowered!
This past weekend we partnered with the Brave Conference in Las Vegas for the 3rd year in a row to provide nail painting, mini facials,...
Oct 1, 20241 min read


Celebrating 9 Years!
Today, on September 27th we launched our 1st official "Beyond Project" called Beyond Beauty where women from many organizations around...
Sep 27, 20241 min read


Orlando Trade show with Sam Villa
Our partnership with Sam Villa Co has allowed Rachel, our founder & Executive Director to continue to share the mission in Orlando.
Jun 8, 20241 min read


Foster Girls Empowered, San Diego
We were able to serve over 120 haircuts, hairstyles, mini facials, nail painting and makeup services to girls at the Brave Global event...
May 20, 20241 min read


Beauty Changes Lives Gala
We attended Beauty Changes Lives Gala with Sam Villa & his co-founders to celebrate how the beauty industry offers a flexible career option.
Apr 22, 20241 min read


Women in LA in need of extra care, Rachel shares her heart
Rachel went to Hope Mission to support woman with matted hair. These are just one of several opportunties we have to support.
Apr 5, 20241 min read


Pampered Women in Seattle Shelter
One of the ladies waited down the hall for the volunteers to share how much these services meant to her and the women there.
Feb 20, 20241 min read


BEYOND Grateful for YOU! 2023 Empower Report
Your continued support to our ongoing programs supported women, men and children who have come out of unimaginable circumstances that...
Jan 12, 20241 min read
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