At Vela Lash Bar, we believe beauty is more than skin deep — it’s a powerful career path that can create real life change.

We’re raising $20,000 to open a vocational trade school for facial specialists right here in Jacksonville, Florida — designed especially for adults who have aged out of foster care, single parents, low-income individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community who deserve opportunities, not obstacles.

This isn’t just a school — it’s a lifeline.

Our goal is to provide students with:

• Certified training and state licensure in esthetics/facial specialty

• Job placement and mentorship through Vela Lash Bar

• Free or reduced-cost transportation assistance

• Daycare support for student-parents

• Ongoing community support and life-skills development

We know the barriers these individuals face — because we’ve seen it firsthand. Lack of access to education, support systems, and job opportunities can make it feel like success is out of reach. We want to change that.

Your donation will directly fund:

• Licensing fees, textbooks, and training kits

• Hiring certified instructors and staff

• Transportation and childcare scholarships

• Lease and build-out of our brick-and-mortar training facility

• Equipment, supplies, and insurance

• Marketing and outreach to reach those in need

We’re not just building a school — we’re building futures. With your support, we can create lasting career stability for individuals who just need a chance.

Whether it’s $5, $50, or simply sharing this link, your support means the world to us and those who are ready to take the first step into a brighter, more independent future.

Join us in making beauty a bridge to opportunity.

— With gratitude,

Kierra Fears & The Vela Lash Bar Team