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Barber Receives Grant to Create Safe Space in Shop for Neighborhood Kids

Donald (DC) Conley is the first barber to be awarded the #SchedulicityCares business grant of $5,000.00.

Anne Moratto
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May 15, 2019
Barber Receives Grant to Create Safe Space in Shop for Neighborhood Kids

Donald (DC) Conley

Schedulicity

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On May 9, Schedulicity’s CEO Jerry Nettuno surprised Compton, CA barbershop ownerDonald (DC) Conley with a check totaling $5,000. DC is the first barber to be awarded the #SchedulicityCares business grant and plans to put the $5,000 towards creating a safe place in his barbershop for the children of Compton. This space will allow children to successfully complete their homework and safely spend time with their peers when they are not in school.

Donald (DC) Conley and Schedulicity’s CEO Jerry Nettuno

Donald (DC) Conley and Schedulicity’s CEO Jerry Nettuno

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Schedulicity, a leading online platform for consumers to schedule appointments, classes and workshops in more than 50 industries, announced its #SchedulicityCares business grant in April which they plan to award two active Schedulicity businesses each month. Schedulicity's mission is to help its community of business owners become successful entrepreneurs. 

Schedulicity blog.

Originally posted on Modern Salon

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