Project Description Country: USA Location: New York Total Budget: $4,000 Areas of Focus: Peacebuilding and conflict prevention, Disease prevention and treatment, Maternal and child health, Basic education and literacy Activity Type: Community Development: General Summary: Teaching Barbers and Beauticians how to identify mental health challenges and provide counseling resources For many residents in urban communities, therapy and mental healthcare remain taboo. Barbers and beauticians often become the first people their clients confide in about personal struggles. Yet too often, these professionals may not recognize the signs of mental-health challenges, or they may be unaware of where to direct someone for help. This program will provide free mental-health awareness training to barbers and beauticians in Harlem. Participants will learn how to identify common indicators of mental-health distress and how to connect clients with appropriate community resources. They will also be equipped to train other barbers and stylists, creating a sustainable, peer-led support network. The grant will additionally fund a community "Free Haircut Day," allowing participating barbershops to put their new skills into practice while offering residents complimentary haircuts and access to information that supports both their physical appearance and overall well-being. Project Contact Person District: 7230 Rotary Club of: Harlem Primary Contact: Dean Williams Email: williams.dean.e@gmail.com Project Status Completed This project is "Completed". This means the project has been implemented and the report was accepted by the district leadership. The project will stay listed on this website as a testimony of the achievements of the project partners. Project listed for the 2025-26 Rotary Year.

Proposed Financing Existing Contributions Towards This Project Date Cash DDF Total Harlem (7230) 15-Nov-25 $2,000 $2,000 $4,000 Total $2,000 $2,000 $4,000

Project Supporting Documents Alphabetical with icons By date with icons Alphabetical list format By date list format [21-Nov-25] Budget [28-May-26] Final Report [23-Jan-26] Financial Plan [21-Nov-25] MOU

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History Log Entries 15-Nov-25 by Dean Williams System Entry: Creation of project page. 16-Nov-25 by Dean Williams System Entry: Project sent for club signatures. 16-Nov-25 by Dean Williams System Entry: Project signed by Dean Williams. 16-Nov-25 by Dean Williams System Entry: Project signed by Dean Williams. 16-Dec-25 by Dean Williams System Entry: Signature Process cancelled by user. 16-Dec-25 by Dean Williams System Entry: Project reverted to "Published". 16-Dec-25 by Dean Williams System Entry: Project is now "Fully Pledged". 23-Jan-26 by Julia Bashta On behalf of the District Grants Sub-Committee, I am very pleased to inform you that your club’s application for a 2025–26 District Grant has been approved. Your club may now begin the project. The approved grant amount is $2,000. Thank you for your club’s continued commitment to service and for the positive impact you’re making in your community! 23-Jan-26 by Julia Bashta System Entry: Project sent for club signatures. 23-Jan-26 System Entry System Entry: Project signed by Dean Williams. 23-Jan-26 by Julia Bashta System Entry: Project approved by the District Approval Committee. 27-Jan-26 by Mike Marx A TD BANK CHECK FOR $2,000.00 HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR YOUR RECEIPT ON OR AFTER JAN 31, 2026. 27-Jan-26 by Mike Marx System Entry: Check for DDF payment issued by Foundation Treasurer. 25-Mar-26 by Taylor Eskew Notification to file progress or final report. Final reports due May 30. 19-May-26 by Taylor Eskew The final report is now due. Please submit ASAP. 28-May-26 by Dean Williams System Entry: Project has been implemented and final report uploaded. 11-Jun-26 by Taylor Eskew System Entry: Final report approved by the District Approval Committee.