Cuttinup Barbershop CDC- Changing Lives of the Homeless
Restoring Lives, One Cut at a Time.
Cuttinup Barbershop CDC- Changing Lives of the Homeless
Restoring Lives, One Cut at a Time.
Our Mission
The Cuttinup Barbershop Community Development Center Inc. 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
We provide daily meals, food pantry services, and nutrition education for individuals and families, along with barbershop services that support our charity efforts for the homeless.
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
We provide guidance and financial support to obtain legal documents necessary for housing, employment, and healthcare, along with charity initiatives like barbershop services for the homeless.
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, including barbershop services and mentorship for the homeless through charity initiatives.
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
Chef 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 including barbershop services, this corporation seeks to reduce barriers that prevent homeless individuals from rebuilding their lives. Our charity programs aim to restore hope, encourage self-sufficiency, and foster a stronger, more inclusive community for all.
Visionary Leader
Founded by Marlon Gaines, a trusted community barber and owner of Cuttinup Barbershop in Mobile, Alabama for over 25 years, the Community Barber Cutting Up Restoration Foundation 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
Got a Question or Request?
Please click the button below and fill out the form to learn more about our services. Our staff will respond within 48 business hours, and we appreciate your interest in supporting our charity initiatives for the homeless.
Cuttinup Barbershop CDC, Inc.
3725 Airport Blvd Suite 106 RM 22 Mobile, AL
Email: info@cubcdc.org Phone: (251) 643-6814
