Meet the People Behind the Wigs
A Spotlight on the Volunteers Who Bring Our Mission to Life
I like to think that each wig we make is its own little community. It takes 6 to 9 ponytail donors to create a single wig, which means a small circle of people, who may never meet, have all come together to help one person feel whole again. And once those ponytails arrive, our volunteers become the caretakers of that community. They sort, organize, and protect every strand from the moment it enters our doors, making sure each piece of hair is treated with dignity and purpose. Their hands, their care, and their joy touch every wig that leaves our doors, completing the circle of compassion that begins with our donors and ends with a recipient rediscovering confidence.
Our volunteers from Life’s WORC carefully preparing completed wigs for shipment to one of our Wig Banks. This work is part of their vocational training program, where developmentally disabled adults learn real-world job skills while contributing to our mission.
💛 The Work You Don’t See — But Feel in Every Wig
Our volunteer team includes developmentally disabled adults, cosmetology students, community groups, and individuals who simply want to make a difference. Together, they keep our mission moving with tasks that are both essential and deeply meaningful:
Sorting ponytails with care and precision
Entering donor information into our database so every gift is honored
Corresponding with donors who reach out with questions or updates
Preparing shipments to our wig banks and individual recipients.
Styling and photographing finished wigs for the beautiful donor collages
Bringing joy, energy, and purpose into our workspace every single day
Their work is quiet, steady, and full of heart — and it’s the reason we can continue providing free wigs to children and adults experiencing medical hair loss.
Our mailroom volunteers from Women’s Connection, a 50‑and‑over networking group, helping us process incoming donations and keep our operations running smoothly.
🌟 Moments That Stay With Us
Some of the most powerful moments in our workspace happen quietly, without an audience:
A volunteer gently brushing a wig, knowing it will help someone feel like themselves again
A student stylist beaming as they finish a wig that will go to a child
A group celebrating after organizing dozens of ponytails in a single afternoon
A volunteer proudly photographing a finished wig for a donor collage
These moments remind us that compassion doesn’t need an audience — it just needs intention.
A cosmetology student proudly showing the wig she styled as part of her hands‑on training with Hair We Share, where students learn real‑world techniques while helping prepare wigs for recipients experiencing medical hair loss.
🤝 Community Support Beyond Our Walls
Our community extends far beyond our workspace. Some of the most meaningful support comes from partners who step in when we need them most. Recently, Moroccan Oil helped us overcome a shortage of blonde wigs by donating professional‑grade dye — a resource that made an immediate difference. A group of salon owners then volunteered their time and expertise to color the wigs, transforming that donation into confidence for the people who will wear them. Their generosity shows how businesses and professionals can play a vital role in restoring dignity through hair.
A Moroccan Oil educator demonstrating professional wig‑coloring techniques to help us address a shortage of blonde wigs, guiding volunteers and stylists through the process of safely and skillfully dyeing donated hair for our recipients.
✨ From Suzanne
Every day, I am humbled by the generosity that surrounds this mission — from the donors who send their hair, to the volunteers who care for every strand, to the partners who step in when we need them most. Together, you create the kind of community that changes lives. Thank you for being part of this journey and for helping us restore confidence, one wig at a time.
Suzanne Chimera, Hair We Share Cofounder