Homeless veterans turn out for showers, clothes and haircuts

Homeless veterans turn out for showers, clothes and haircuts
February 01, 2012 5:07 AM
HOPE HODGE - DAILY NEWS STAFF

At the second annual Veterans’ Stand-down hosted by Onslow County Joblink Tuesday, the most popular attraction was free haircuts.

Two barbers from new shop Simply Cuts in Swansboro stayed busy all morning and afternoon, offering trims to homeless and indigent community members as they trickled through the bustling American Legion hall on Broadhurst Road.

Barber Anthony Trianoski said the team had probably given more than 20 haircuts in three hours, and the day wasn’t over.

“As they’re sitting down, they’re telling their stories,” Trianoski said. “It makes me feel good that we came.”

In addition to a fresh cut, more than 40 services were available for homeless community members at the stand-down, event organizer Kelley Hamilton, disabled veteran outreach specialist for Onslow Joblink, said.

Visitors could see her for job opportunities and information, receive health and dental screenings, begin VA paperwork, pick up bags of donated clothing and a free hot lunch and — new this year — go next door to the National Guard Armory to take a warm shower.
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