![]() ![]() Her goal is to turn Cut A Thon into a 5013c nonprofit organization and provide multiple scholarships to students annually.Ĭut-A-Thon by a Blonde’s growth has blossomed into more than 25 vendors, DJs, special guests, and about five-six hairstylists and barbers performing haircuts for donations that contribute to the student scholarships. Figueroa and other beauty industry professionals joined forces in the past three years and raised over $10,000. She has always wanted to give back to her community. ![]() When I put out the word that I was doing this, I got a great response and named it Cut A Thon,” she said.įigueroa has been in the beauty industry for over 16 years and owns the Hair by a Blonde salon. I wanted to give that gift to someone trying to make a difference in their life. Having this license enabled me to care for my family no matter how hard times got. Congratulations Genesis she just booked her Quince at one of our other venues Flores Event Center at St.Josie Norris /Staff Photographer Show More Show. “I realized how far my license had taken me in my hardest moments. Event Center at Pica Pica Plaza March 11 A food recipient waves to volunteers during the Lots of Love food distribution event at Pica Pica Plaza in San Antonio, Texas on April 29, 2020. The idea came up by founder Atalaya Figueroa in 2019, with the idea of doing some haircuts for donations to help someone financially through beauty school back in 2020. This “give back” event aims to provide monetary support in the beauty and barber industry for those who otherwise would not have the financial means to fulfill their educational goals. Thanks to several generous local business owners, community leaders, and the Food Bank, Lots of Love has been able to really make an impact.Editor’s note: This story was published through a partnership between KSAT and Live From the Southside, a new local- and Latina-owned magazine that works to improve & expand community relationships through promoting events, stories and businesses.Ĭut-A-Thon by a Blonde 2023 is happening on the South Side for its fourth year at Pica Pica Plaza, located at 910 SE Military Drive, from noon-5 p.m. “I then realized staring at the empty parking lot, I could potentially help relieve the stress on the Food Bank distribution centers by opening up my parking lot. ![]() San Antonio, TX 78214 Far West Event Center Located at 2502 Pleasanton Rd. We rallied and provided them with a rent abatement and several weeks of food, said Al Honigblum, managing partner of Pica Pica Plaza Ownership Group. Center Pica Pica Plaza Located at 910 SE Military Dr. “This initiative originated after my partners and I realized we needed to step up and help our tenants and their families. They will host more distribution events Wednesday and Friday, as well as May 5 and 7. To date the initiative has raised more than $450,000, enough to feed more than 3,500 families. We're starting here in the area, but we know all of San Antonio needs help,” said Councilwoman Rebecca Viagran. A lot of people have donated for the Food Bank for this initiative. Two hundred eighty families got a box of produce, as well as H-E-B gift cards to use for diapers, formula and more. The owners of Pica Pica Plaza and Flip'z Entertainment turned the plaza's parking lot into a distribution center Monday for the launch of the “Lots of Love Initiative.” PicaPica Plaza Latin American-style mall boasting salons, fast-food stalls & diverse shops, plus amusement rides. ![]() SAN ANTONIO - Families on the South Side are getting help from a popular shopping center. ![]()
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