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Palatine Salon Gives Back to Celebrate Anniversary
To celebrate its 5-year anniversary, Salon Mmm in Palatine partners with the Society for the Preservation of Human Dignity (PHD) for a baby food and formula drive (Aug. 24-Sept.30).
Salon Mmm, located at 49 North Bothwell Street in downtown Palatine, celebrates its 5-year anniversary this September with a baby food and formula drive for the Society for the Preservation of Human Dignity (PHD).
On Friday, Aug. 24 until the end of September, Salon Mmm will collect donations for the PHD Baby Closet. “Donations are always needed,” Baby Closet Co-Manager, Meg Domzalski said last year, the PHD Baby Closet saw more than 2,600 visits.
“At each visit our clients receive much needed baby food, formula, diapers and other items to assist in raising a healthy family,” said Domzalski.
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Individuals who make a donation to the drive will receive a Hair U Wear clip in, a feather design or a Great Lengths design. Each of the hair accessories are valued at $20 to $30 and an appointment for service is not required.
“We are excited to have been in Palatine for 5 years and giving back to a great organization is the perfect way to celebrate,” said Salon Mmm owner operator, Michelle Szczesny.
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Salon Mmm has been a strong supporter of PHD for the last 5 years. Szczesny said their partnership is natural, “We both work with women to help them be the best they can be.”
Salon Mmm is a full service salon that specializes in creative hair color, precision hair design, no chip nails, waxing services and eyelash extensions. The styling team includes three on-site partners with over 25 years combined experience. To learn more about the services they provide or to make an appointment, visit www.salonmmm.com or call (847) 221-2666.
PHD offers comprehensive counseling, case management and baby closet services to women who find themselves pregnant or parenting a child age three or younger. Counseling programs include pregnancy and decision-making, pregnancy planning, grief and loss counseling, postpartum depression support, post adoption and post abortion counseling. Women also have access to a variety of community based referrals, pregnancy testing, childbirth preparation and parenting education. Prevention services include programs for adolescents and parents addressing issues on healthy sexual relationships and character development. All counseling services are offered free of charge.
To learn more about how you can help with PHD visit www.sphd.org or call (847) 359-4967 x19.
