Cuttinup Barbershop Community Development Corporation
Restoring Lives, One Cut at a Time.
Cuttinup Barbershop Community Development Corporation
Restoring Lives, One Cut at a Time.
Our Mission
The Community Barber Cutting Up Restoration Foundation exists to restore hope, dignity, and stability to individuals experiencing homelessness and hardship. Guided by faith-inspired values, we provide nourishing meals, safe shelter, assistance in obtaining legal identification, and supportive services that empower people to rebuild their lives and fully participate in society. society.
Programs & Services
Nourishment Program
ID & Records Assistance
Nourishment Program
Daily meals, food pantry services, and nutrition education for individuals and families.
Shelter Program
ID & Records Assistance
Nourishment Program
Emergency housing, transitional housing, and referrals to long-term housing solutions.
ID & Records Assistance
ID & Records Assistance
Wrap-Around Support Services
Guidance and financial support to obtain legal documents required for housing, employment, and healthcare.
Wrap-Around Support Services
Community Engagement & Volunteer Program
Wrap-Around Support Services
Access to social services, counseling, employment assistance, and community reintegration support.
Community Engagement & Volunteer Program
Community Engagement & Volunteer Program
Community Engagement & Volunteer Program
Mobilizing volunteers and community partners to support service delivery and mentorship.
Our Board
Our Founder
Executive Director
Executive Director
Marlon D. Gaines, Sr.
Executive Director
Executive Director
Executive Director
Latanzia Stephens
Attorney
Executive Director
Attorney
Dr. Shanita Pettaway
Chef
Accountant
Attorney
Devin Blakely
Trucker
Accountant
Accountant
Lashawn Russell
Accountant
Accountant
Accountant
Carlos W. Jones Jr.
Board Member
Angelo Tolbert
Board Member
Allison Dixon
Community Impact
By addressing immediate needs such as food, shelter, and identification, while also providing long-term support services, the Foundation seeks to reduce barriers that prevent individuals from rebuilding their lives. Our programs aim to restore hope, encourage self-sufficiency, and foster a stronger, more inclusive community for all.
Visionary Leader
Founded by Marlon D. Gaines Sr., a trusted community barber and owner of Cuttinup Barbershop in Mobile, Alabama for over 25 years, the Cuttinup Barbershop Community Development Center was born from a simple yet powerful belief: a haircut can do more than change how someone looks—it can restore dignity and hope.
Through decades of service, Marlon Gaines witnessed firsthand the deeper needs within his community. Many individuals were not only seeking a fresh start in appearance, but also facing challenges such as lack of basic necessities, proper identification, and safe, stable shelter. Moved by compassion and a commitment to serve beyond the chair, he established the Foundation to meet those needs in meaningful ways.
Today, the Foundation provides food, shelter, identification assistance, and holistic support—empowering individuals to rebuild their lives with dignity, confidence, and renewed purpose.
Marlon D. Gaines, Sr.
Our Core Values
Dignity, Compassion, & Restoration
- Dignity: Every person deserves respect, care, and recognition.
- Compassion: We act with empathy, understanding, and patience.
- Restoration: We focus on rebuilding lives, not just meeting immediate needs.
- Faith-Inspired Service: Our work is guided by principles of stewardship, hope, and calling.
- Community: Empowerment happens when we work together to uplift one another.
Contact Us
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Cuttinup Barbershop CDC, Inc.
3725 Airport Blvd Suite 106 RM 22 Mobile, AL
Email: info@cubcdc.org Phone: (251) 643-6814
