Carmelo Anthony provides Excelsior free hair cuts

PHOTO caption: Barb Barth (EYC cosmetology staff), Lewis Griffin (Studio 15 general manager), Jason Hart (#6 on the Denver Nuggets), Theresa (EYC cosmetology student) and Joanne Greenberg (EYC cosmetology staff)

"15 on the 15th"

The Carmelo Anthony Foundation treated girls from Excelsior Youth Center’s cosmetology school to free haircuts at Carmelo Anthony’s Studio 15 (www.Studio15Barbershop.com) recently as part of the organization’s monthly “15 on the 15th” program. The Denver Nuggets’ forward launched the initiative at the onset of 2009 as a way to utilize his barbershop to help disadvantaged children and underserved adults in programs throughout the Denver area.

The girls from Excelsior received free haircuts from the professional staff at Studio 15. Denver-based American Crew provided each girl with a personal care gift bag containing grooming products. Studio 15 is located at 1740 Blake Street in Denver’s LoDo District.

The “15 on the 15th” program is part of the Carmelo Anthony Foundation’s commitment to serving the communities that have impacted Melo’s life. On the 15th of each month, 15 children or adults from deserving community organizations throughout the Denver area will receive free haircuts at Studio 15. Each month, the Foundation selects a different organization as the beneficiary of the program.

About The Carmelo Anthony Foundation

In 2005, Carmelo Anthony established the Carmelo Anthony Foundation as the vehicle for which he and his family would give back to the community through a variety of outreach programs and donations. The Foundation’s mission is to invest in programs and community organizations that empower and provide opportunities for underserved children and families. Since joining the Nuggets in 2003, Melo has been an active member of the Colorado community. Among his many activities include purchasing tickets to Nuggets’ home games for less fortunate families and hosting an annual holiday event entitled “A Very Melo Christmas” in which he provides presents and a day of activities for disadvantaged children.

www.CarmeloCares.org