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Community Partners

We specialize in team building and working with others to achieve goals and move mountains faster. We've been fortunate to connect with so many wonderful people who've believed in us and our mission.

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Recognition

Heads Up For Our Youth was nominated for non profit of the year in 2018 along side of 5 other top producing organizations.

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About These Guys

Dwayne Shaw and Rick Morton are the co founders of Heads Up For Our Youth. Together with their barber brothers, clients and friends, they have identified many needs within the community and created an alliance to provide solutions for a better outcome for todays youth.

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8th Annual Back To School Rally 2023

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Free Bookbags, School Supplies and Family Resources, Live Entertainment and More...

Heads Up For Our Youth WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY
I, the undersigned, hereby acknowledge that I wish to participate in the Heads Up For Our Youth sports program, related events, and activities, and I understand that doing so involves risks of injury, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death. While efforts will be made to reduce these risks, I accept that they cannot be eliminated entirely.In consideration of being allowed to participate in these activities, I freely and knowingly assume all such risks, whether known or unknown, arising from the negligence of Heads Up For Our Youth or any other person, and assume full responsibility for my participation.I agree to comply with all stated and customary terms and conditions for participation and to remove myself from participation immediately if I observe any unusual significant hazard during my presence or participation and bring it to the attention of the nearest official.I hereby release and hold harmless Heads Up For Our Youth, their officers, officials, agents, and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event from any and all liability for injury, disability, death, or loss or damage to person or property, whether arising from the negligence of the releasees or otherwise, to the fullest extent permitted by law.I have read this release of liability and assumption of risk agreement, fully understand its terms, and understand that I have given up substantial rights by signing it. I sign it freely and voluntarily without any inducement.FOR PARTICIPANTS OF MINORITY AGE (UNDER AGE 18 AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION)If the participant is a minor, I certify that I am the parent or legal guardian with responsibility for this participant, and I consent and agree to the above release of all the releasees. In addition, I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the releasees from any and all liabilities incident to my minor child's involvement or participation in these programs, even if arising from the negligence of the releasees, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

7th Annual Back To School Rally ReCap

This little cutie and her amazing cheer team rocked the HUFOY Halftime show with a high spirited cheer routine choreographed by the honorable Coach Jae and Jamboree of Gymstones 

The 10 on 10  Tug-of-War contest was one of  the highlights at 7th Annual HUFOY Back To School Rally. This contest allows us to teach so many lessons quickly. While the youth are pulling we are coaching them yelling, You can do it! Your team is depending on you! You’re almost there! No pain no gain! Never give up! Believe in yourself! You did It! 

One thing for sure, they did it. They worked together, boys and girls, black and white, short and tall, for that moment, it didn’t matter.  Congratulations to all of them for the great showcase of togetherness, sportsmanship, and heart. 

This moment illustrates a young lady receiving a Heads Up medal for her contribution to her teams victory in the 10 on 10 tug-of-war contest.  As her medal is present to her by co-founder Dwayne Shaw, the announcer DJ Jimmy Jam is saying her name. The look her eyes tells the story. In this photo she’s looking at one person. I won! I don’t know exactly what I just did but I won. It wasn’t easy but I won. My hands hurt little bit from holding on to the rope while my opponents dragged me but it’s ok now because I won. She never gave up. She won…

We believe that the relationship between law enforcement and the community they serve has to start prior to crime . By providing a safe space for our youth to engage in meaningful conversations and interactions with law enforcement along side community leaders,  we can establish a good faith approach to policing which allows the youth to be educated on laws, rights, and the constitution.

During one of our basketball clinics a young participant became frustrated and wanted to quit because he wasn’t very good at one of the dribbling challenges. The trainers encouraged him and rallied behind him to give it his best shot and he did. Because we did not give up on him and we took time to work with him not only did he finish the challenge but he also discovered he was even better with his left hand than everyone else in the clinic which made him quite a happy camper. 

Some people ask why do we use basketball in a lot of our events? Basketball is one of todays most popular sports. Basketball allows us to meet these children where they are and build a messaging bridge between the game they love and the life they live. Basketball is about teamwork. It’s about making the right play/ decisions. It’s about preparation. It’s an unselfish game that when played correctly yields significant rewards. It’s healthy and we can’t forget it’s fun.

I mean, come on! Who doesn’t enjoy a large slice of pizza? Here’s a photo of one of our favorite youth groups from Allen Jay Middle School after a Big Brother Barber event at Heads Up Barber and Beauty. The kids enjoy sitting around with their barber brothers conversing about everything from careers and current affairs to music interest and education. We found these moments to be very therapeutic for all involved. 

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