In 2005, the number of child deaths that occurred as a result of abuse or neglect in the United States was four per day. Five years later, the number continues to rise and is now up to five children a day.
“That definitely was kind of a wake up sign for us,” says Eric Schweitzer, co-owner of
Taylor Jameson Hair Design. “It’s actually becoming a problem that’s being talked about, and with the rate at which it’s growing, it’s becoming more of an epidemic in a way.”
To show support and raise funds to assist
ChildHelp, a national non-profit organization dedicated to helping victims of child abuse and neglect, Schweitzer led efforts at Taylor Jameson to coordinate White Out Child Abuse—The Cincinnati White Party.
The event brought individuals together for an end of summer celebration that Schweitzer says he would like to see grow and transform into an annual benefit that assists children on a more local level, as well.
“Children are the future,” Schweitzer says. “Without them, what’s going to continue to propel humanity forward? “
Taylor Jameson has raised about $2,000 dollars so far, and donations are continuing to come in, which Schweitzer says is thanks to the contributions of the salon guests—another reason why he says Taylor Jameson wants to reach out to local nonprofits changing children’s lives.
“As a local small business, we rely so much on the support of the city and communities that we operate in to supply us with regular salon guests and customers,” Schweitzer says. “It’s definitely our way of being able to turn around and say thank you by going and stepping outside of our normal day-to-day role.”
Do Good:
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Support ChildHelp by donating.
• Consider launching a
local chapter of ChildHelp in Cincinnati.
• Connect with Taylor Jameson Hair Design on
Facebook.
By Brittany York
Brittany York is a professor of English composition at both the University of Cincinnati and Xavier University. She also edits the For Good section of SoapboxMedia.