by Administrator | Jan 13, 2025 | Outreach Campaigns
KIVA Peer Support Ambassador: Irma Carrion Dear Kiva, My name is Irma Carrion, and I’m a licensed barber in the state of Massachusetts. My journey into barbering began when I had my son and started taking him to barbershops. Each visit was a challenge—shops were often...
by Administrator | Jan 13, 2025 | Outreach Campaigns
KIVA Peer Support Ambassador: Lulu Montanez Throughout my career with over 20 years of services I’ve worked with a wide range of clients and have often found myself providing emotional support, almost acting as an informal therapist. I’m grateful for the...
by Administrator | Jan 10, 2025 | Outreach Campaigns
KIVA Peer Support Ambassador: Wes Fanfan Hi, my name is Wesley. I started my barber journey about 18 months ago and have been grateful for the progress I’ve made since. My dedication and hard work, plus sacrifices I’ve made have truly paid off, leading to great...
by Administrator | Jan 10, 2025 | Outreach Campaigns
KIVA Peer Support Ambassador: Stanley Elveus Stanley Elveus Licensed Barber, Barber @ Front Line of Fresh Barbershop Resources KIVA PEER SUPPORT Learn more 1Ambassador EngagementHow engaged is this Ambassador? 1Emotional SupportDo you know someone in need of...
by Administrator | Jan 10, 2025 | Outreach Campaigns
KIVA Peer Support Ambassador: Essen Similien My name is Essen Similien, born and raised in Cambridge, Massachusetts. What started as a hobby in my mom’s apartment grew into a lifelong passion. I’ve always loved creating art, and I’ve come to see barbering as another...