Neighborhood Partnership with Jay Scott, Barber

During the heat of the Covid19 pandemic, Jay Scott came on our radar as a Philadelphia Barber, (born and raised). After cutting gold star volunteer Sam Davidson’s hair (also husband of Philly Executive Director), and talking to Jay, we learned that he lives across the street from Finletter and has grown up in Olney. Jay is also a college athlete, and so of course HL-P eagerly invited him to programming in the summer of 2021 to lead some workouts for our student-athletes.

This year, our partnership grew after Program Director Sajon Weeks suggested we bring Jay in for some self-care sessions with the high school boys team. Jay brought his clippers, comb, and set up tips for haircuts, shape ups, and general self-maintenance. Players and staff learned so much and were eager for Jay to visit again, so we brought him back for some back to school haircuts for players with the best attendance at Summer Academy on our last day in August. Jay has become a strong partner of Harlem Lacrosse - Philadelphia, and we are so excited to now support him in his new business venture. Follow Jay’s business on Instagram @pressedngroomed.