Hi, my name is Shawn Braly, owner of Braly’s Barber Den. I’m reaching out to our community today to help someone who’s become an invaluable part of our barber shop family.

For the last two years, Edgar has been one of the hardest-working barbers I’ve ever met. He’s a loving husband and father to six young children, and every day he inspires me with his determination and dedication to his craft.

Edgar took a huge leap of faith, leaving an established career to follow his passion for barbering full-time. Since then, his schedule has been nothing short of relentless:

Full-time barber school during the day

Evenings cutting hair here at the shop

Nights working security to help support his family

But there’s a roadblock: Edgar cannot graduate or sit for his board exams until his tuition is paid in full. He’s nearing the finish line of his program, and I want nothing more than to see him licensed and able to provide for his family doing what he loves.

We’re asking for your help to get his tuition paid off so he can take that final step. Any amount—no matter how small—will help us get Edgar across the finish line.

If you’ve ever sat in Edgar’s chair, you know how much care and skill he puts into every haircut. Let’s come together and invest in a man who invests so much into his family, his work, and his community.

Thank you for helping us make Edgar’s dream a reality.

— Shawn Braly

Owner, Braly’s Barber Den