Keys Fade It Forward Initiative

FADE IT FORWARD.INITIATIVE

Building Careers.
Strengthening the Keys.

Talent is already here. Opportunity should be, too. Together, we're helping Florida Keys residents access barber education, mentorship, and a path to a career close to home.

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Local people. Local careers. Lasting impact.

A professional barber creating a clean fade haircut in a modern barbershop

Rooted in
the KeysMoore Than Fades

130+

Miles to the nearest barber school, per program organizers

Local student in the first sponsorship goal

$10K

Initial goal to support a student’s training

The Challenge

A BIG CHALLENGE.
A LOCAL SOLUTION.

For a young person in the Florida Keys, a career in barbering can feel out of reach. Meanwhile, neighborhood barbershops need skilled people who know and love this community.

Training is far away

With limited nearby barber education options, pursuing a license may mean traveling or relocating.

Shops need talent

Local barbershops can struggle to recruit and keep trained team members for the long term.

Opportunity leaves

When career pathways aren't accessible locally, the Keys risk losing promising young people.

The Solution

HOW WE MOVE
THE KEYS FORWARD.

One practical path from local potential to professional opportunity, supported by neighbors and local businesses.

Find local potential

Identify a motivated Florida Keys resident ready to pursue a barber career.

Fund the training

Bring founding sponsors together to help cover barber education costs.

Build the skills

Support the student's training journey with guidance and mentorship.

Grow at home

Help create a path toward licensing and work opportunities in the Keys.

“Instead of waiting for barbers, we’re building them.”

More Than a Haircut

THIS IS ABOUT OUR FUTURE.

Barbering is a trade. It's also a chance to develop confidence, serve neighbors, and build a lasting career. With the right support, that opportunity can start at home.

Help Us Get Started

Keep talent local

Open doors for people who already call the Keys home.

Build real careers

Connect education with a skilled professional pathway.

Strengthen shops

Support a healthier long-term pipeline for local businesses.

Invest in tomorrow

Turn one student's opportunity into a model for more.

Your career could start here

Want to become a barber?

Live in the Florida Keys? Tell us about your interest in the first student sponsorship opportunity.

Apply to Be a Student

Bronze

$100+

Business name on the sponsor recognition wall and a group social-media thank-you.

Silver

$250+

Business logo on designated flyers and social media, plus in-shop recognition.

Gold

$500+

Prominent logo placement on designated materials and Founding Sponsor recognition.

Platinum

$1,000+

Premier logo placement, Founding Sponsor recognition, and benefits agreed in writing.

Sponsorship accountability

YOUR SUPPORT.
A CLEAR PURPOSE.

A straightforward look at the initiative, the proposed first-student allocation, and what business sponsors can expect.

PROPOSED FIRST-STUDENT BUDGET$10,000

Illustrative, not yet approved

Planned funding based on published restricted-barber school pricing and an estimated transportation allowance. Final amounts may change after enrollment and expense verification.

Tuition$8,000

Uniform & supplies$775

Registration$150

Licensing fee (school estimate)$255

HIV education / exam$20

Education-related transportation$800

Important funding context

Under the illustrative school pricing used in the packet, this allocation would still leave an estimated $1,750 funding gap. The $800 travel allowance is an estimate, not a verified quote, and the budget does not include lodging or living expenses.

ABOUT OUR SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM

Building careers. Supporting the Keys.

Keys Fade It Forward Initiative is a community workforce development sponsorship program operated by Moore Than Fades Barbershop. Through business sponsorships, the initiative aims to create opportunities for Florida Keys residents to pursue barber education, mentorship and local career pathways.

Business recognition

Sponsorship packages may include advertising, logo placement, and promotional recognition, with the specific benefits confirmed in writing.

Documented spending

The initiative plans to track sponsorship receipts, retain supporting invoices, and pay approved education vendors directly when practical.

Clear agreements

The final student, school, expenses, and sponsorship recognition terms will be verified and documented before committing funds.

Program & tax disclosure

This is not a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization. Sponsorship payments are not represented as tax-deductible charitable contributions. Businesses should consult their tax professionals about any potential business-expense deductions.

View Our Full Sponsor Information Packet (PDF)

Budget figures and benefits are proposed, not guaranteed. The packet contains the full four-page explanation, school-cost comparison, and sponsorship confirmation template. It does not replace a signed sponsorship agreement.

Connect with the initiative

LET'S BUILD
WHAT'S NEXT.

Have a question about sponsorship, student opportunities or partnering with us? Reach out directly. We're here to help.

CALL THE SHOP(305) 440-2061 EMAIL USfadeitforward@gmail.com VISIT US · KEY WEST2756 N. Roosevelt Blvd

FOLLOW THE JOURNEY ON INSTAGRAM@moorethanfades

Applying to become a student?Student applicants have a separate application form.Go to Student Application

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Choose N/A if you are not paying by check. Pickup requests require confirmation from our team.

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Sponsorship Payment Options

OTHER WAYS TO GIVE.

For the guided sponsorship experience, choose a tier above. You can also pay directly using one of these options or arrange a check with our team.

Card via Stripe

Contribute securely by card using Stripe’s hosted checkout. Choose your contribution amount on the payment page if enabled.

Secure hosted checkout

Contribute with Card

Cash App

Use your selected sponsorship amount and include the sponsorship note if the app allows it.

$fadeitforward

Open Cash App

Venmo

A fast option for mobile sponsors who prefer paying inside the Venmo app.

@jarvismoore

Open Venmo

Zelle

Perfect for direct bank-to-bank transfers. Verify the number before sending.

(305) 619-8940

Verify by Phone

Prefer a traditional payment?We also welcome check sponsorships.

Choose the easy digital option above, or continue below for check drop-off and pickup coordination.

Pay by Check

Please include “Fade It Forward Sponsorship” in your payment note when available. Payments are handled by the selected external provider, including Stripe for card payments. This website never collects card or bank details.

Another way to support

PREFER TO WRITE
A CHECK?

A personal or business check can be a convenient way to support the first student. Choose to visit our Key West location or request help arranging a pickup.

Option 01

Drop off your check

Visit Moore Than Fades Barbershop at 2756 N. Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL 33040 in the Winn-Dixie / Overseas Market plaza. Contact the team first to confirm the correct check payee and drop-off availability.

Option 02

Request check pickup

Can't come to the barbershop? Send us a pickup request and the team can discuss a suitable location and time with you. Pickup is coordinated individually, subject to confirmation.

Before writing a check: Contact the initiative to confirm the exact payee name. Please do not write a check to an assumed name or send it by mail without arranging this with the team.

ONE STUDENT. ONE START.
A STRONGER COMMUNITY.

We're looking for the founding sponsors who believe local talent deserves a local future.

Let's Talk Sponsorship