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Saks Gives Metropolitan Ministries Children Fresh Look

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Published: August 15, 2008

TAMPA - Just in time for the new school year, 34 youngsters living at Metropolitan Ministries received free makeovers this week.

Courtesy of Saks Fifth Avenue Salon and Spa and the Tampa Yankees, there also were manicures and goody bags filled with hair ties, manicure sets and style products.

Lunch was provided by Chick-fil-A.

For 10 years, Saks has hosted the back-to-school makeovers, first at Metropolitan Ministries, 2002 N. Florida Ave., and for the past two years at WestShore Plaza.

"The salon closes for two hours and we have a ball," said Michael Noriega, director of Saks' hair department.

Stylist Charmagne Quin brought the program to Saks and coordinated 25 volunteers for Wednesday's event.

"Fashion is such a big deal for the kids," Quin said. "They need that one-up. Even if it's just a haircut, sometimes that is all it takes."

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