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Minneapolis Barber Has Provided Haircuts To People Experiencing Homelessness For 18 Years

Lewis is part of the Basilica's outreach program where unsheltered people can get connected to resources, while also getting a fresh cut.

(CBS Minnesota)

January 26, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS — For the past 18 years, a local barber has dedicated his talent and time to people experiencing homelessness.

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He's part of the Basilica's outreach program where unsheltered people can get connected to resources, while also getting a fresh cut.

Every Thursday for the past 18 years, Armstead Lewis has walked through the doors of the Basilica to join a handful of volunteers. It's here they engage in community building, connecting people to resources or just offering a listening ear.

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