About 3 years ago, Ethos received a letter from Cosmopolitan Industries asking for volunteers to cut hair and do hand treatments for those who attend Cosmo. I instantly felt a connection to this act of philanthropy and called the volunteer coordinator back. Needless to say, our phone call to offer some volunteer time, was the only one out of all of the Saskatoon hair salons in the phone book!
We attend Cosmo once a month to offer them our services. The haircuts are quick and sometimes difficult depending on the level of disability we are dealing with and usually the polish doesn't last much more than an hour. But it doesn't matter, the conversations are heartfelt, the human touch is likely much needed for some of these people and honestly, I usually leave with a great douse of medicinal laughter.
It is so easy to forget why we go if I have not been in awhile! When I am overwhelmed and trying to organize this monthly and juggle everything else.
I was reminded this Saturday when a lady and man entered the store, the why of volunteering.
They walked to the front desk and asked "Is this the salon that works with Cosmopolitan Industries?" I replied "yes we have for just about 3 years now"
She started tearing up and continued to tell me that her daughter attends Cosmo and what a difference Ethos has made in the lives of those who go there.
Her tears turned into a cry and I stepped out from behind the desk and hugged her.
It almost brought this pregnant lady to full on sobs to see a mother with such sincerity and to receive the gift of a simple thank you. It made me so proud that team we have built at Ethos all have big hearts, because I know that sometimes it is not easy being a day maker but they do it and they do it with grace!!
Love and light
Forever grateful
Crystal
