Cosmetology Event to Raise Awareness for Domestic Abuse

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Cosmetology Event to Raise Awareness for Domestic Abuse

Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Raritan Valley Community College cosmetology students will host Cuts for a Cause 2016, a salon-a-thon to raise awareness for domestic abuse, October 22, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at RVCC @ Bridgewater, 14 Vogt Drive.

A variety of salon services will be available to the public during the fundraising event, including haircuts, blow dry styling, purple hair extensions, nail polish change, eye makeup application, and paraffin hand treatment. The event will include free face painting and a bake sale, and other beauty vendors are scheduled to participate. Appointments are recommended; call the RVCC Salon at 908-526-1200, ext. 8619.

Proceeds will be donated to the Safe + Sound of Somerset, an organization that empowers survivors and engages the community to break the cycle of violence. Proceeds also will benefit   the CUT IT OUT program designed by the Professional Beauty Association to teach salon professionals how to recognize and refer clients who may be facing domestic violence.

RVCC’s next full-time day and part-time evening Cosmetology programs will begin on January, 17, and a new Skin Care Specialist program will begin January 11. Financial aid and industry scholarships are available for those who qualify. For information about the program or upcoming information sessions, contact Marcia Bird, 908-526-1200, ext. 8618. For additional information, visit http://www.raritanval.edu/career-training/career-training-programs/cosmetology.

Raritan Valley Community College’s main campus is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. Serving Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for close to 50 years, RVCC is an educational and cultural center that is nationally recognized for its innovative programming, service to the community and environmental leadership. The College offers more than 90 associate degrees and certificates, as well as career training, professional development and personal enrichment courses. The College also has a performing arts center and planetarium. RVCC is committed to offering a quality and affordable education through effective teaching, liaisons with the community’s businesses and state-of-the-art technology. For further information, visit www.raritanval.edu.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 27, 2016

Media contact: Donna Stolzer, 908-526-1200, ext. 8383

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