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# Rob's Barbershop Community Foundation

A 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit organization  existing for public benefit.

## Sitemaps

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## Posts

- [Arundel Grooming Project Featured on NBC Nightly News](https://www.facebook.com/reel/1301849754501478) - https://www.facebook.com/reel/1301849754501478
- [Project links barbers, beauticians to schools, shelters - WBAL (Youtube version)](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/project-links-barbers-beauticians-to-schools-shelters-wbal-youtube-version/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoW9PJEhUaQ&t=3s
- [PCPC Presents Three with Madam C.J. Walker Award](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/pcpc-presents-three-with-madam-c-j-walker-award/) - https://www.happi.com/video/pcpc-presents-three-with-madam-c-j-walker-award/
- [Arundel Grooming Project Students Named Champions of Courage - Fox 45 News](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/arundel-grooming-project-students-named-champions-of-courage-fox-45-news/) - News Link Here: https://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/arundel-high-students-teaching-other-students-how-to-cut-and-style-hair YouTube Link Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UnMGuF9MCI&t=44s
- [Robert Cradle receives Fox 45 Champions of Courage Award and Jefferson Award in 2006. MPT Interview 2003](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/https-www-youtube-com-watchv1ktrkixlyai/)
- [WJZ News - United Way Invests In Haircuts That Are Changing Lives](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/app-criticalmention-com-app-clip-view-ef8d459d-1234-4ca1-942a-697e54365df8token8e1817e4-7801-4692-a7ba-361711b1cff8/) - https://app.criticalmention.com/app/#/clip/view/ef8d459d-1234-4ca1-942a-697e54365df8?token=8e1817e4-7801-4692-a7ba-361711b1cff8
- [WBAL News - Online platform helps staff barbershops, beauty salons at schools, shelters in Baltimore](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/wbal-news-online-platform-helps-staff-barbershops-beauty-salons-at-schools-shelters-in-baltimore/) - https://www.wbaltv.com/article/hair-pair-project-barbershops-school-shelter-baltimore/65934351
- [Barber, cosmetology summer apprenticeship program in Anne Arundel County trains high school students - WBAL News 11](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/barber-cosmetology-summer-apprenticeship-program-in-anne-arundel-county-trains-high-school-students-wbal-news-11/)
- [WHY DO I SAY BLACK MALES ARE MOST LIKELY TO HAVE BARRIERS TO REGULAR GROOMING SERVICES? - Robert Cradle](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/blackmalegrooming/) - Over the past twenty-one years, I have provided grooming services to the homeless and individuals living in poverty, compiling a substantial amount of outcome data. A portion of that data is the result of assessing the grooming needs of different target populations. Yet another portion of that data results from addressing those grooming needs and
- [Arundel High School launches new, student-led barber, beauty salon WBAL NEWS](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/arundel-high-school-launches-new-student-led-barber-beauty-salon/)
- [Maryland High School Opens Up Student-Led Barber Shop And Beauty Salon - Black Enterprise](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/maryland-high-school-opens-up-student-led-barber-shop-and-beauty-salon-black-enterprise/)
- [Barber Internship Project feature - Baltimore Sun, Picturing Maryland](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/bip-feature-baltimore-sun-picturing-maryland/)
- [Stylish Starts - Baltimore Sun Newspaper](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/stylish-starts-baltimore-sun-newspaper/)
- [RBCF & Roquan Smith Foundation Back-to-School WMAR Channel 2 News](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/rbcf-roquan-smith-foundation-back-to-school-wmar-channel-2-news/)
- [RBCF & Roquan Smith Foundation Back-to-School Haircuts WJZ Channel 13 News](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/rbcf-roquan-smith-foundation-back-to-school-haircuts-wjz-channel-13-news/)
- [Men Step Up to Support Future Barbers, Anne Arundel County Public Schools Students Through Internship - Baltimore Times Newspaper](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/men-step-up-to-support-future-barbers-anne-arundel-county-public-schools-students-through-internship-baltimore-times-newspaper/) - https://baltimoretimes-online.com/news/2024/04/19/men-step-up-to-support-future-barbers-anne-arundel-county-public-school-students-through-internship/
- [WMAR News 2 Aspiring barbers get opportunity to get Maryland State Barbers License](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/https-www-wmar2news-com-local-aspiring-barbers-get-opportunity-to-get-maryland-state-barbers-licensefbclidiwzxh0bgnhzw0cmteaar0vha7iv_vqosutfhdvrysinxeac2giypivymqtxlsl2xwxtgghcsjksgq_aem_8_lgqke0/) - https://www.wmar2news.com/local/aspiring-barbers-get-opportunity-to-get-maryland-state-barbers-license?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0Vha7Iv_VqosUtfhdVRySiNXEAC2gIypiVYmqtXLSL2xWxTgghcSJKsGQ_aem_8_lgqke0iygSzY3-JpIblQ
- [Rob’s Barbershop Community Fund a cut above | READER COMMENTARY](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/robs-barbershop-community-fund-a-cut-above-reader-commentary/)
- [West Baltimore mental health organization continues to impact community](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/west-baltimore-mental-health-organization-continues-to-impact-community/)
- [Internship trains next generation of aspiring barbers in Anne Arundel County YOUTUBE](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/internship-trains-next-generation-of-aspiring-barbers-in-anne-arundel-county-youtube/)
- [Internship trains next generation of aspiring barbers in Anne Arundel County WBAL News 11](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/internship-trains-next-generation-of-aspiring-barbers-in-anne-arundel-county-wbal-news-11/)
- [RBCF Works with T.I.M.E. Organization to Create a Unique Model Combines Haircuts with Mental Health Support](https://baltimoretimes-online.com/latest-news/2024/01/26/unique-model-combines-haircuts-with-mental-health-support/) - https://baltimoretimes-online.com/latest-news/2024/01/26/unique-model-combines-haircuts-with-mental-health-support/
- [- Kings' Landing Women’s Service Club's Martin Luther King Service Award](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/kings-landing-womens-service-clubs-martin-luther-king-service-award/)
- [- Baltimore Sun - For Odenton barber, shave and a haircut is a way to share self-esteem](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/baltimore-sun-for-odenton-barber-shave-and-a-haircut-is-a-way-to-share-self-esteem/) - See Full Article
- [- Odenton Resident Honored As Community Hero - Again](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/odenton-resident-honored-as-community-hero-again/) - View Full Article
- [Community Service Award from the Shop Talk with Cassandra Renee radio show](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/community-service-award-from-the-shop-talk-with-cassandra-renee-radio-show/) - Community Service Award from the Shop Talk with Cassandra Renee radio show
- [RBCF/Robert Cradle selected as Warnock Foundation Social Innovation Winner – 2016 Winter Class](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/rbcfrobert-cradle-selected-as-warnock-foundation-social-innovation-winner-2016-winter-class/)
- [Mental health organization offering free haircuts to clients WBAL NEWS 11](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/mental-health-organization-offering-free-haircuts-to-clients/)
- [MacArthur Grooming Project Stylist Featured on WMAR 2 News](https://www.wmar2news.com/news/local-news/true-blessing-anne-arundel-teacher-turns-home-into-free-salon-for-students)
- [WBAL 11 News - School barber shop, beauty salon helps students succeed while looking their best](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/https-www-wbaltv-com-article-chair-talk-barber-shop-baltimore-45433188fbclidiwar251hysc1hmhosjq4-7iuii-u4-aw4wtttlhhewzfaonh9e3e540gh3ah0/) - WBAL 11 News - School barber shop, beauty salon helps students succeed while looking their best
- [WBAL 11 NEWS - Ravens' Roquan Smith, community foundation provide free haircuts for kids](https://www.wbaltv.com/article/ravens-roquan-smith-free-haircuts-robs-barbershop-community-foundation/44881514?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot&mibextid=Zxz2cZ&fbclid=IwAR3zlXWMxuybbccAaaFij1Yf4jIflImVuuWsdP6ftBPycibwIqX5M_YA0z8)
- [RBCF Protective Hair Project featured on WBAL News - https://www.wbaltv.com/article/workshops-hair-discrimination-crown-act-maryland/42826483](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/rbcf-protective-hair-project-featured-on-wbal-news/)
- [- PEOPLE Magazine](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/people-magazine/) - View Article at PeopleMagazine.com
- [HOWARD UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES OPENING OF FIRST-EVER CAMPUS BARBERSHOP](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/howard-university-announces-opening-of-first-ever-campus-barbershop/) - HOWARD UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES OPENING OF FIRST-EVER CAMPUS BARBERSHOP August 25, 2017 Washington, D.C. (August 25, 2017) — Howard University, Howard Dormitory Holdings 1, LLC and private sector partner Corvias, announced the grand opening of the HBCU’s first on-campus barbershop, offering grooming services, training, and mentorship to students and residents. This new amenity is located on the
- [West County: Fresh cuts for a new year at MacArthur Middle School](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/https-www-capitalgazette-com-neighborhoods-ac-cn-west-county-20191225-20191226-nukh2lnd7zgpdcxkk77q4iyvru-story-htmlfbclidiwar16sw8oyb-e6gfsyfj-phy-rrgbr3ojml6dyvcju7n4jjpfdieyr0z2yg/) - Click on the link below https://www.capitalgazette.com/neighborhoods/ac-cn-west-county-20191225-20191226-nukh2lnd7zgpdcxkk77q4iyvru-story.html?fbclid=IwAR16sW8OyB_E6gFsyfJ_pHY-_rrgBr3oJml6dyvcJU7N4jjPfDiEyr0z2Yg
- [- R.B.C.F. featured in Whats Up Annapolis Magazine](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/r-b-c-f-featured-in-whats-up-annapolis-magazine/) - View Full Article
- [- Volunteer Hall of Fame Celebration](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/volunteer-hall-of-fame-celebration/) - View Full Article
- [- RBCF featured in Black Hair Magazine](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/rbcf-featured-in-black-hair-magazine/) - View Full Article
- [- "Philanthropy through grooming"](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/philanthropy-through-grooming/) - View Full Article
- [- "A trim, a hug and a prayer" - The Sun Spot](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/a-trim-a-hug-and-a-prayer-the-sun-spot/) - View Full Article
- [- New Face In Fund Raising: An interview with Robert Cradle](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/new-face-in-fund-raising-an-interview-with-robert-cradle/) - View Full Article
- [- Robert Cradle receives Community Hero Award from the Washington Mystics](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/robert-cradle-receives-community-hero-award-from-the-washington-mystics/) - Watch Clip
- [- Feature: What's Up Annapolis Magazine](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/feature-whats-up-annapolis-magazine/) - View Full Article
- [- Family Ties Article Featuring Robert Cradle](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/family-ties-article-featuring-robert-cradle/) - View Full Article
- [- "Cut out for Interviewing" Baltimore Business Journal](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/cut-out-for-interviewing-baltimore-business-journal/) - View Full Article
- ["Haircuts With A Purpose"](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/haircuts-with-a-purpose/) - View Full Article
- [- Robert Cradle Receives American Red Cross Hometown Hero Award](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/robert-cradle-receives-american-red-cross-hometown-hero-award/) - View Full Article
- [- Robert Cradle: 2012 Give Back Day Hero](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/robert-cradle-2012-give-back-day-hero/) - View Full Article
- [- Radio interview with Maryland Morning's Sheilah Kast](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/radio-interview-with-maryland-mornings-sheilah-kast/) - View Full Article
- [- Barber Gets MLK Jr. Honor For Nonprofit Work](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/barber-gets-mlk-jr-honor-for-nonprofit-work/) - View Article Here
- [- Profiles in care: an Allstate "give back local hero" - Robert Cradle](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/profiles-in-care-an-allstate-give-back-local-hero-robert-cradle/) - View Full Article
- [- Barber's efforts are cut above" Baltimore Sun Newspaper](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/barbers-efforts-are-cut-above-baltimore-sun-newspaper/) - View Full Article
- [- Article: "From Head To Toe" RBCF featured on House the Homeless Website](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/article-from-head-to-toe-rbcf-featured-on-house-the-homeless-website/) - View Full Article
- [- Cutting to Give Access - Article](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/cutting-to-give-access-article/) - View Article Here
- [WBAL TV - The Franklin Square Elem/Middle Grooming Project](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/wbal-tv-the-franklin-square-elemmiddle-grooming-project/) - WBAL TV - The Franklin Square Elem/Middle Grooming Project
- [- Haircuts for the Homeless (Ebony Magazine)](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/haircuts-for-the-homeless-ebony-magazine/) - View Article Here
- [The Grio - Maryland barber gives free haircuts for the homeless](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/maryland-barber-gives-free-haircuts-for-the-homeless/) - View Full Article
- [- Ebony Magazine Highlights Md. Barber's Philanthropic Work In Community](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/ebony-magazine-highlights-md-barbers-philanthropic-work-in-community/) - View Full Article
- [- Rob's Barbershop: Community Changing Lives](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/robs-barbershop-community-changing-lives/) - View Full Article
- [- The Face of Philanthropy" "A Nonprofit Offers Homeless Clients Free Haircuts-and Pride"](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/the-face-of-philanthropy-a-nonprofit-offers-homeless-clients-free-haircuts-and-pride/) - View Full Article
- [- Cradle named 2012 Allstate Give Back Hero](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/cradle-named-2012-allstate-give-back-hero/) - View Video Here
- [- Deborah Owens - Robert Cradle is Giving Haircuts to the Homeless](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/deborah-owens-robert-cradle-is-giving-haircuts-to-the-homeless/) - Listen To The Interview
- [- Odenton barber a spokesman for good works campaign](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/odenton-barber-a-spokesman-for-good-works-campaign/) - View Full Article
- [- Local barber works with Allstate Helping Heroes](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/local-barber-works-with-allstate-helping-heroes/) - See Full Article
- [- Rob's Interview on State of the City with Daren Mahammad](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/robs-interview-on-state-of-the-city-with-daren-mahammad/) - Listen To Full Interview
- [- Rob's Live Interview with Thomas Christianson of ALC](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/robs-live-interview-with-thomas-christianson-of-alc/) - See Full Interview
- [- Robert Cradle Receives Capital One Community Champion Award](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/robert-cradle-receives-capital-one-community-champion-award/) - See Video Here
- [- Dunkin' Donuts honors 10 community heroes](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/dunkin-donuts-honors-10-community-heroes/) - View Full Article
- [- Helping the Homeless Love Their Reflection](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/helping-the-homeless-love-their-reflection/) - See Full Article
- [Annapolis Times Newspaper - "Odenton Nonprofit Provides Free Grooming Services to Annapolis Students"](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/april-24-2015-odenton-nonprofit-provides-free-grooming-services-to-annapolis-students/) - See story here
- [WBAL News Channel 11 - "Haircuts Help Disadvantaged Youth in Annapolis"](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/httpwww-wbaltv-comnewshaircuts-help-disadvantaged-youth-in-annapolis33611072/)
- [The Sentinel Newspaper - No Cost Barbershop Coming to Laurel](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/1266/)
- [WHUR Interview with Robert at Drew Hall Barbershop-Howard University](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/drew-hall-grooming-project-featured-on-whur/) - http://WHUR Interview at Drew Hall Barbershop - Howard University
- [Powerful Sheroes and Heroes in the Beauty Industry](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/powerful-sheroes-and-heroes-in-beauty-industry/)
- [Volunteer Barbers Give Free Haircuts - Baltimore Times Newspaper](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/volunteer-barbers-give-free-haircuts-baltimore-times-newspapers/)
- [RBCF Project featured on #WhyWahl](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/rbcf-project-featured-on-whywahl/)
- [HU Gets First Free Campus Barbershop - Afro-American Newspaper](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/hu-gets-first-free-campus-barbershop-afro-american-newspaper-httpafro-comhu-gets-first-free-campus-barbershop/)
- [Howard University Opens First Ever Barbershop On Campus - BLAVITY](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/httpsblavity-comhoward-university-opens-first-ever-barbershop-on-campus/) - Select link below https://blavity.com/howard-university-opens-first-ever-barbershop-on-campus
- [Fresh Cuts For Freshmen: Howard University Opens Free On-Campus Barbershop](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/fresh-cuts-for-freshmen-howard-university-opens-free-on-campus-barbershop-2017/)
- [Local Charity Creates Barber/Beauty Shop Expressly for Homeless Veterans](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/local-charity-creates-barber-beauty-shop-expressly-for-homeless-veterans/)
- [Baltimore veterans get their own free barbershop](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/baltimore-veterans-get-their-own-free-barbershop/)
- [School Gets Onsite Barber/Beauty Salon - Baltimore Times](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/school-get-on-site-barber-beauty-salon-baltimore-times/) - School Gets Onsite Barber/Beauty Salon - Baltimore Times
- [MCVET Grooming Project featured on WBAL 11 TV Hill](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/mcvet-grooming-project-featured-on-wbal-11-tv-hill/) - Jason MCVETDownload
- [Adoptive, foster children in Anne Arundel County receive free grooming at Odenton barbershop WBAL News Channel 11](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/adoptive-foster-children-in-anne-arundel-county-receive-free-grooming-at-odenton-barbershop/) - https://www.wbaltv.com/article/adoptive-foster-children-free-grooming-odenton-barbershop/36832466?fbclid=IwAR22rkdOU150QYMNUchQw0gZm2z2sxmBO-9rdcTWkd4-k9J1x7Xf96NQd_M
- [Baltimore Times - National Adoption Month: Addressing Black Youth's Hair Care Needs While Building New Families](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/baltimore-times-national-adoption-month-addressing-black-youths-hair-care-needs-while-building-new-families/)
- [Ron Brown Prep Grooming Project Featured On WJLA News 7](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/ron-brown-prep-grooming-project-featured-on-wjla-news-7/)
- [Local non-profit beauty and barbershop cut into mental health - WMAR Channel 2 Baltimore](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/local-non-profit-beauty-and-barbershop-cut-into-mental-health-wmar-channel-2-baltimore/)
- [Baltimore barbershop serves as safe space to talk about mental health - WBAL News Channel 11](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/baltimore-barbershop-serves-as-safe-space-to-talk-about-mental-health-wbal-news-channel-11/)
- [T.I.M.E TO TALK: Working through mental health issues while getting a fresh cut - WJZ Channel 13 News](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/t-i-m-e-to-talk-working-through-mental-health-issues-while-getting-a-fresh-cut-wjz-channel-13-news/)
- [RBCF & T.I.M.E. organization continues to serve residents by offering free grooming WMAR News Channel 2](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/rbcf-t-i-m-e-organization-continues-to-serve-residents-by-offering-free-grooming/)
- [RBCF Cohort Member Featured in Baltimore Times News](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/rbcf-cohort-member-featured-in-baltimore-times-news/)
- [RBCF Cohort Member Receives WBFF Champions of Courage Award](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/rbcf-cohort-member-receives-wbff-champions-of-courage-award/)
- [TIME Grooming Project - Women’s shelter opens new self-care station for the homeless WBAL 11](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/time-grooming-project-womens-shelter-opens-new-self-care-station-for-the-homeless-wbal-11/) - TIME Grooming Project - Women’s shelter opens new self-care station for the homeless WBAL 11
- [How a Baltimore barber goes beyond the shop and gives life advice to people in need - The Baltimore Banner](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/how-a-baltimore-barber-goes-beyond-the-shop-and-gives-life-advice-to-people-in-need-the-baltimore-banner/) - How a Baltimore barber goes beyond the shop and gives life advice to people in need - The Baltimore Banner
- [RBCF Cohort Member Featured on WBAL Channel 11](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/rbcf-cohort-member-featured-on-wbal-channel-11/)
- [MCVET Grooming Project Featured on Voice of America News](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/mcvet-grooming-project-featured-on-voice-of-america-news/) - View story here https://youtu.be/t2Dbl3P7npE
- [RBCF Receives Community Leadership Award from Maryland Governor's Office of Service & Volunteerism](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/rbcf-receives-community-leadership-award-from-maryland-governors-office-of-service-volunteerism/)
- [West County: Senior dogs at sanctuary are well-groomed courtesy of Rob’s Barbershop](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/west-county-senior-dogs-at-sanctuary-are-well-groomed-courtesy-of-robs-barbershop/) - https://www.capitalgazette.com/neighborhoods/ac-cn-west-county-20191120-20191121-3ulljn4qnjawjjpt2lrpwhav54-story.html?fbclid=IwAR04UeEFm5FTHcF_TnHJuDJ5oNs1JIbHeH_VYKE1zVh6-s1Gcoq8o85kKiw
- [Cradle receives Baltimore Ravens/T Rowe Price Community Quarterback Award](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/cradle-receives-baltimore-ravens-t-rowe-price-community-quarterback-award/) - https://www.baltimoreravens.com/community/community-qb
- [Soundoff News - Foundation's work is a cut above](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/soundoff-news-foundations-work-is-a-cut-above/) - https://therbcf.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/MMS-Article-Sound-Off.pdf
- [RBCF Receives 2020 Better Baltimore Award](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/rbcf-receives-2020-better-baltimore-award/) - https://www.bizjournals.com/baltimore/news/2020/07/17/better-baltimore-2020-rob-s-barbershop-foundation.html?fbclid=IwAR0cYCMtkLF_grH_BJ5l9Sy5UqeymAHUt5xHXfDxYFJZIxZd4hIsVspCHZk
- [Foster/Adoptive Grooming Project Featured on WMAR News](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/foster-adoptive-grooming-project-featured-on-wmar-new/) - https://www.wmar2news.com/news/local-news/odenton-barbershop-will-give-free-haircuts-to-kids-in-foster-or-adoptive-care-for-the-rest-of-the-year?fbclid=IwAR2jnlMiFquMTWKCuJMYZgu5hfnYykMc3-7q5iBuQ28jwWlm_g4AkQJx3dk
- [- Robert Cradle receives "Innovative Mentor Award"](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/robert-cradle-received-innovative-mentor-award/) - Reward received from the Volunteer Center of Anne Arundel
- [- Odenton Barber turns small business into big charity](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/odenton-barber-turns-small-business-into-big-charity/)
- [- "Be a Philanthropist Everyday"](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/be-a-philanthropist-everyday/)
- [- Sandy Spring Bank, T. Rowe Price [and RBCF] honored for philanthropy - Baltimore Business Journal](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/sandy-spring-bank-t-rowe-price-honored-for-philanthropy-baltimore-business-journal/)
- [- "Rob Cradle: Restoring dignity and providing hope"](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/rob-cradle-restoring-dignity-and-providing-hope/)
- [- 2001 YEAR END REVIEW](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/2001-year-end-review/) - Year-end Outputs and Outcomes For 2001: Outputs and Outcomes... • 15 grooming support services were administered to 14 individuals. • 15 haircuts were performed and 4 trainings were conducted. • On 15 occasions individuals indicated that the support services allowed them to maintain proper grooming, hygiene and self-image.
- [- "Three win awards for philanthropy"](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/three-win-awards-for-philanthropy/)
- [- R.B.C.F. founder Robert Cradle receives Innovator of the Year award from the Daily Record](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/r-b-c-f-founder-robert-cradle-receives-innovator-of-the-year-award-from-the-daily-record/)
- [Fox 45 News Cover Story - "Lifting Spirits with a Smile"](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/httpswww-youtube-comwatchvdbdjqw79zgy/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBDjQW79ZGY
- [2018 Outputs and Outcomes](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/2018-outputs-and-outcomes/) - RBCF YEAR-END OUTPUTS & OUTCOMES FOR 2018 In 2018, RBCF had 7 grooming projects located at agencies in Baltimore City, Anne Arundel County, District of Columbia, Nationwide and Internationally. The projects provided no-charge grooming services to target populations identified as lacking access to regular hair care. The 7 grooming projects combined produced 1,650 haircuts, hairstyles,
- [2014 PROJECT RESULTS](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/2014-project-results/) - RBCF 2014 Outputs and Outcomes Outputs… *467 unduplicated individuals received no charge grooming services (856 duplicated) 767 haircuts, 91 hairstyles and 137 other hygienic services were performed Outcomes… *On 627 occasions the clients served indicated that they now have an improved self-image *On 320 occasions the clients served indicated that they will now be able
- [- 2004 YEAR IN REVIEW](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/2004-year-end-review/) - • 126 grooming support services were administered to 115 individuals 71 were haircuts, 4 were hairstyles & 63 were other services (training session, grooming products, etc.) • 98% of the individuals served indicated that they currently live below current U.S. poverty guidelines • 57% of individuals served were from a transitional shelter, 24% were from
- [- 2005 YEAR IN REVIEW](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/2005-year-end-review/) - 22 individuals received 38 no-charge grooming services 29 were haircuts, 5 hairstyles and 4 other services (training sessions, grooming products, etc.) • 28% of our clients are now able to perform grooming services on themselves and their family members. • 44% of our clients said that they received a service that they did not have
- [2017 Outputs & Outcomes!](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/2017-outputs-outcomes/) - In 2017 the RBCF launched 5 grooming projects located at agencies in Baltimore City, Anne Arundel County, District of Columbia and Nationwide for target population identified as lacking access to regular grooming service. The 5 grooming projects combined produced 369 haircuts, hairstyles and 65 other hygienic services to a total of 1421 unduplicated individuals (1,522
- [[2016 RBCF Outputs & Outcomes]](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/2016-rbcf-outputs-outcomes/) - RBCF YEAR-END OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES In 2016 the RBCF operated 4 grooming projects located at agencies in Baltimore City and Anne Arundel County. The 4 grooming projects produced a combined total 380 haircuts, 7 hairstyles and 39 other hygienic services to a total of 284 unduplicated individuals (466 duplicated). All target populations served were identified
- [RBCF Managing Director Receives Most Admired CEO Award](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/rbcf-managing-director-receives-most-admired-ceo-award/)
- [- 2010 YEAR IN REVIEW](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/2010-year-end-review/) - Program Results • 1,808 individuals living below US poverty guides received 6,031 no-charge grooming services and/or products. • 2,934 were haircuts, 924 were hairstyles, 334 training sessions were conducted and 1,570 were other services (shaves, shampoos & chemical services). • 269 grooming products/equipment were distributed to individuals living below U.S. poverty guidelines. • On 3,286
- [RBCF supported by the motion picture BARBERSHOP: THE NEXT CUT](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/rbcf-supported-by-the-motion-picture-barbershop-the-next-cut/)
- [RBCF Receives 21 Century Education Foundation Business Partnership Award](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/rbcf-receives-21-century-education-foundation-business-partnership-award/) - http://aacpsschools.org/dev/?p=6848 At the 2015 Annual Breakfast with the Superintendent, the RBCF received the distinguished Business Partnership Award from the 21st Century Education Foundation. The mission of the 21st Century Education Foundation is to develop and support collaborative efforts to match the needs of the public schools of Anne Arundel County, Maryland with the resources of
- [[2015 Outputs & Outcomes]](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/2015-outputs-outcomes/) - RBCF YEAR-END OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES 2015 In 2015 the RBCF acted as operator and/or intermediary for six grooming projects located in agencies in Baltimore, Anne Arundel and Washington D.C. The six grooming projects provided a combined total 390 haircuts, 21 hairstyles and 87 other hygienic services to a total of 321 unduplicated individuals (475 duplicated).
- [- 2012  "Clean Again" mini-doc on the Helping Up Mission Project by Russell Midori](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/2012-clean-again-mini-doc-on-the-helping-up-mission-project-by-russell-midori/)
- [- 2007 YEAR IN REVIEW](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/2007-year-in-review/) - • 100% of the individuals indicated that they lived at or below current U.S. Poverty guidelines. • 67% were residence of a transitional shelter and 31% were residence of a residential shelter (2% - other). • 7,426 units of hygiene products, grooming supplies and equipment was distributed to three of the areas top homeless and
- [- 2009 YEAR IN REVIEW](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/2009-year-in-review/) - • 1,594 individuals received grooming services and/or products on 4,315 different occasions. • A total of 3,068 haircuts, 693 hairstyles and 25 training sessions were performed. • A total of 861 grooming products and 1,696 pieces of grooming equipment were utilized to provide grooming support services. • On 2,788 occasions individuals served indicated that they
- [- 2008 YEAR IN REVIEW](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/2008-year-in-review/) - • 2,644 grooming support services were administered to 1,448 individuals. • 1,024 individuals said that these were services that they would not be otherwise able to afford. • 360 were able to go on job interviews on 467 occasions with a neat and clean appearance. • 1,102 occasions in which individuals were now able to
- [- R.B.C.F. Chairperson, Joann Price receives TWIN Award](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/r-b-c-f-chairperson-joann-price-receives-twin-award/) - About 300 people attended the 23rd annual Tribute to Women and Industry awards dinner held recently by the YWCA of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County at the BWI Marriott Hotel honoring 26 women and their sponsoring companies. Three of these women were names community honorees and were sponsored by other companies: Elizabeth Barrett, founder of
- [- R.B.C.F. founder Robert W. Cradle receiving a volunteer service award from Maryland's Lt. Governor](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/r-b-c-f-founder-robert-w-cradle-receiving-a-volunteer-service-award-from-marylands-lt-governor/)
- [- 2006 YEAR IN REVIEW](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/2006-year-in-review/) - • A client caseload of seventy-eight (78) individuals living at or below US poverty guidelines received grooming support services for a period of one-year. • Haircuts performed - 121, Hairstyles - 140 Hygiene products distributed - 1100 units, Training sessions conducted - 77. • On 219 occasions the individuals served by the program indicated that
- [- 2003 YEAR IN REVIEW](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/2003-year-end-review/) - • 39 grooming support services were administered to 36 individuals. • 27 of the individuals served lived below the U.S. poverty guidelines 9 were unknown. • 28 haircuts were performed, 11 hairstyles and 8 grooming training sessions were conducted. • On 27 occasions individuals served indicated that they received services that they did not have
- [- 2009 YEAR IN REVIEW](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/2009-year-end-review/) - • 1,594 individuals received grooming services and/or products on 4,315 different occasions • A total of 3,068 haircuts, 693 hairstyles and 25 training sessions were performed. • A total of 861 grooming products and 1,696 pieces of grooming equipment were utilized to provide grooming support services. • On 2,788 occasions individuals served indicated that they
- [- 2002 YEAR IN REVIEW](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/2002-year-end-review/) - Year-end Outputs and Outcomes For 2002: • 338 grooming support services were administered to 270 individuals. • 231 were haircuts and 162 were training sessions. • On 204 occasions individuals served indicated that the support services enabled them to maintain proper grooming, hygiene and self-image. • On 147 occasions individuals served indicated that the support
- [- Rob Cradle receives 2005 Distinguished Leadership Award from The Community of Anne Arundel County](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/rob-cradle-receives-2005-distinguished-leadership-award-from-the-community-of-anne-arundel-county/)
- [- Robert Cradle receives Bank of America Local Hero Award](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/robert-cradle-receives-bank-of-america-local-hero-award/)
- [- 2011 YEAR IN REVIEW](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/2011-year-in-review/) - Year-end Outputs and Outcomes For 2011: • 1,431 individuals who reside in local homeless shelters received a total of 3,128 grooming services (2,763 were haircuts, 104 hairstyles, 246 shaves and 15 chemical services). • Out of the 1,431 individuals groomed, 392 were now able to attend their job interviews with a neat and clean appearance.
- [- Article: "Lifting Spirits From Outside In" Patch.com](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/article-lifting-spirits-from-outside-in-patch-com/) - View Full Article
- [- 2012 YEAR IN REVIEW](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/2012-year-in-review/) - Year-end Outputs and Outcomes For 2012: Outputs... • 936 individuals received a total of 1,496 grooming services. • 1,429 were haircuts, 35 were hairstyles, 59 received shaves and 15 received chemical services. Outcomes... • 24% of the individuals groomed were now able to attend their job interviews with a neat and clean appearance. • 19%
- [- 2013 YEAR IN REVIEW](https://therbcf.com/uncategorized/2013-year-in-review/) - Year-end Outputs and Outcomes For 2013: Our five grooming projects provided 878 haircuts, 20 hairstyles and 58 other hygienic services to a total of 598 clients who were experiencing homelessness and/or lacked access to regular grooming. As a result: • 312 of the clients served indicated that they now have an improved self-image. • 318

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