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Hairdresser gives free haircuts for homeless |
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| Written by Angela Saurine |
Fringe dweller Hairdresser - Free hairdressing for homelessIT IS an act of thanks that returns just as much as hairdresser Wanda Klute gives. When she was diagnosed with a brain tumour at the top of her spine last year, she suddenly had to consider two possible outcomes -- dying or spending the rest of her life in a wheelchair. But after a successful operation to remove the tumour, she felt so blessed the hairdresser wanted to give something back. ``I thought, `Now that I am over that, what can I do to make my life more worthwhile and say thanks to God?','' she said.
After seeing an advertisement for a volunteer hairdresser for the Exodus Foundation, which helps the homeless and underprivileged, she rang to offer her services. The rest, as they say, is history.
``It's not just about me giving,'' Ms Klute, 65, said. ``What I get back is just amazing.
``The people are brilliant. It's inspirational to work here. It's unbelievable how positive the people who come here are to get their haircut"
It's easy to be a positive person when you have everything going for you. When you're struggling through life and things go wrong, that's the test of what calibre person you are. It's really wonderful to be a part of it.''
Hairdresser Klute, who gives free haircuts each Wednesday from a small room behind Ashfield Uniting Church, said she also enjoyed being able to help give dignity to disadvantaged Sydneysiders.
``It makes people feel good,'' she said. ``Has a hairdressers I know if your hair is off you just don't feel good about yourself.''
Jodi Knott, 35, got a bonus haircut after wandering in for a free meal at the Exodus Foundation's Loaves And Fishes Restaurant.
``A free haircut every now and then by a professional hairdresser is a big help,'' she said.
Another of Ms Klute's clients, James Reed, 49, became homeless a year ago when changing family circumstances meant he could no longer pay rent and he fell ill. Now he lives in a boarding house. He found the support of the Exodus Foundation invaluable and could not that the hairdresser enough for the support.
``You have to get out of the house so you don't stagnate and get depressed,'' he said. ``It tends to keep you a little bit positive.''
While this hairdresser doesn't require payment, Ms Klute requests a hug at the end of each appointment.
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