Together, we can uplift and empower local youth as they return to school feeling loved, prepared, and proud of who they are. I’d be honored to speak with you directly about how you or your organization can get involved.
With gratitude,
Cecilia Knox
Owner, Art of Cecilia Hair Gallery
Co-Founder, CrownKids
Calling all foster, adoptive, kinship families!
Join us August 8-9th at Liberty Center for our
4th Annual BACK 2 School Bash!
It's all about building our community up & giving back in style!
MISSION
Our mission is to affirm and support as many foster, adoptive and kinship families as we can. We are here to help your kid(s) enter the new school year in style and with a complete salon experience and confidence!
We have teamed up with communities leaders, salons and volunteers to serve your kiddos going to kindergarten through 8th grade! Preventive Health Care Services & Crown Kids Healthy Hair Care have planned a wellness program for 100+ kids and up to 50 free full salon services will be provided by the ART of Cecilia Collective.
VISION
This event is designed especially for foster, adoptive, and kinship families in Hamilton and Butler Counties—households who often face unique challenges when caring for textured hair and finding culturally affirming resources.
Join Us For:
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Free haircuts and hair styling for textured hair
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Hair care education for caregivers and youth
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School supplies and hygiene kits for students
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Hands-on workshops, affirming activities, and community resources
Parents & Guardians
Parents and Guardians will need to register each kid through the google forms link below. A Crown Kids Representative will contact you after you have completed your registration form in hopes this event will be as impactful for your family as it can be.
During the B2S BASH:
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There will be activities for the kids to enjoy before and after their service.
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Hair accessories & mini maintenance kits will be provided
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Dance floor for kids to show off their new-dos
To ensure full eligibility for tax-deductible donations and corporate sponsorships, this event is hosted in collaboration with Preventive HealthCare Services (PHCS), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Columbus, Ohio. PHCS has over 18 years of experience serving underserved families through preventive care, youth outreach, and wellness programs.
Our Nonprofit Partner
How You Can Help:
We’re inviting local leaders, community advocates, and small business owners to support in any of the following ways:
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Donate: Every $100 supports one child with full services and supplies
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Volunteer: Stylists, barbers, assistants, setup/cleanup crew, greeters
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Provide In-Kind Donations: School supplies, healthy snacks, hygiene kits
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Sponsor or Share: Spread the word within your network or sponsor part of the event
All donations and contributions will be processed through Preventive HealthCare Services, EIN 13-4317446, ensuring proper tax documentation.
Back-2-School Bash
Our Story:
I’m Cecilia Knox, owner of Art of Cecilia Hair Gallery and co-founder of CrownKids Healthy Hair Care. With over 20 years in cosmetology, I’ve spent the last nine years working directly with foster and adoptive youth, inspired by my son Marquez, whom we adopted in 2019 after fostering him from one month old. His journey inspired this mission: to affirm identity, build confidence, and support families through inclusive hair care and education.