Restoring Dignity.
From haircuts to lasting hope.
Founded in April 2016, CareCuts began as a grassroots effort to serve Knoxville’s unhoused neighbors with love, care, and essential services. The ministry started with a simple yet profound act: free haircuts to help restore confidence and hope among those often overlooked.
From these small beginnings, we quickly grew into a full-service ministry addressing a wide range of needs. Today, the organization provides grooming services, warm meals, clothing, showers, and connections to vital resources like housing and job support. Each service we offer meets an immediate need while fostering trust, compassion, and life-changing transformation.
CareCuts operates with a Christ-centered mission, serving not just physical needs but also offering love and prayers to uplift spirits. Rooted in faith and love for our neighbors, the organization has become a lifeline for Knoxville’s unhoused community, offering a fresh start and the necessary tools people need to thrive.
– Marti Baker
14K +
Haircuts given
120K +
Meals served
45K +
People Clothed
Compassion In Every Cut
Founded in April 2016, CareCuts’ mission is to restore dignity to the homeless and less fortunate through service, support, and the love of Jesus Christ.
A 100% volunteer-run nonprofit organization located in Knoxville, Tennessee, CareCuts started as a way to provide free haircuts to the homeless and less fortunate each Sunday.
Since our launch, we’ve expanded our Sunday efforts to 4-5 days a week. We’ve grown to provide the homeless with everything they need to get back on their feet, including meals, clothing, identification, housing support, mobile showers, rehabilitation referrals, job assistance, and transportation.
Our Founder
Marti Baker was inspired to start CareCuts through her faith and her work as a hairstylist. She saw firsthand how a simple haircut could restore dignity and hope to those in need. What began as a small act of service has grown into a ministry that addresses both immediate and long-term needs, empowering Knoxville’s unhoused neighbors to take steps toward a brighter future.