Bay Area Beauty College Brings Community Service to New Level

Online, April 15, 2013 (Newswire.com) - A long-time fixture of Sonoma County, Lytle's Beauty College has become one of the most popular Bay Area beauty schools in recent years. Administrators at Lytle's said that their school wouldn't have become so successful without the support of the community, and that they want to do everything they can to give back to the community by collaborating with nonprofits, schools and socially conscious businesses on a variety of community service projects.

Many of Lytle's employees, faculty members and students volunteer their time to worthy causes every year, and are proud to use their talents each year to improve the lives of citizens throughout the Bay Area. Lytle's students and faculty have collaborated with many local non-profits and community service organizations including the Active 20-30 Club. For several years they have hosted a drive to collect 1000's of inches of hair to make wigs for women undergoing treatment for cancer. They have also volunteered at canned food drives and senior centers to bring beauty and companionship to seniors. Lytle's Beauty College prides itself on giving its students the opportunity to participate in the world of community service and teaching them the value of helping others with their talents and gifts.

Lytle's has also donated its time to help Bay Area schools. Lytle's employees and students have helped students raise funds for a number of school groups.

Kathleen Lytle, the owner of Lytle's Redwood Empire Beauty College, said that she is proud of the work her students and employees have done for the community. Said Lytle, "Giving back to this amazing community we live in has been a core value of the school since its inception, and is a large part of the character of the school, its faculty, and student body. I'm proud and want to do everything we can to give back the community. I am so proud of the hard work my dedicated students and employees have provided for the community."

For the past 15 years, Lytle's students also volunteer at Project Graduation Clean and Sober parties in schools throughout Sonoma County. They are accompanied by faculty members who help them utilize their talents to serve graduating seniors.

Project Graduation is an initiative that was started in 1989 to discourage high school seniors from using alcohol or drugs on graduation night. According to a 2012 article in the Press Democrat, no fatalities have taken place on graduation night in the 20 years that Sonoma County schools have hosted Project Graduation. Lytle's is honored to be able to help support this worthy cause.

Students at Lytle's Redwood Empire Beauty College offer free haircuts and manicures to students on Project Graduation night. Working under the supervision of Lytle's experienced faculty members, students provided services to the new graduates. Many students shave their heads and hairspray paint them with school colors for the graduating activities.

Lytle's students and employees have donated their time for a number of other causes over the years, including offering the school's services to homeless citizens and victims of domestic abuse in shelters throughout the county. In these cases, school volunteers provide personal beauty care services intended to boost the morale of community members who have struggled through painful experiences. Program volunteers from the school hope that their work will play a role in helping these individuals find the strength and courage they need to rebuild their lives.