Transforming Lives, One Haircut at a Time
Cutting4Change is more than just a fresh cut — it’s a fresh start.
We connect at-risk youth with caring mentors in barbershops across the country, building life skills and confidence through meaningful conversation, goal setting, and community support.
About the Founder
My name is Larry Rowe, and I founded Cutting4Change with one purpose: to mentor at-risk youth. The idea for Cutting4Change was born during the 8 ½ years I spent in the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections. During that time, I often reflected on my own life and wondered where were the people who could have guided me, supported me, and helped me navigate my path? They weren’t there.
Now, I have the opportunity to be that person for someone else to offer guidance, support, and direction when it matters most. My long-term mission is to expand Cutting4Change across every state in the U.S., building a network of mentors dedicated to saving and empowering our youth, one life at a time.
What We Do
Free Haircuts for Youth
Ages 10–16 to help them feel seen, respected, and confident.
One-on-One Mentorship
Focused on real conversations about school, home life, peer pressure, and personal growth.
Goal-Setting Support
Helping youth develop both short- and long-term plans for a brighter future.
Community Engagement
Encouraging barbers to invest in their local youth and create real impact, one child at a time.
Our Mission & Vision
Our Mission
At Cutting4Change, we believe every young person deserves someone who listens, guides, and believes in them. Through mentorship and free haircuts for youth ages 10–16, we offer connection, coaching, and confidence.
Our Vision
To see barbershops across the U.S. become safe havens where every chair becomes a space for mentorship, inspiration, and transformation.