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Ever been tempted to get a mohawk or even a fauxhawk?  Well, by participating in Hawks for Homeless, a new campaign started in Los Angeles, you can try out the bold hairstyle and raise money for homeless service providers at the same time.

The volunteer based initiative is a fun way to increase awareness of homelessness and considering that November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month, the youthful style seems particularly fitting to help those in need. 

Even if you don’t live in Los Angeles, you can still be shorn to make a difference by bringing the campaign to your town or if you prefer to keep your current ‘do you can donate online.  Hawks for the Homeless is a lighthearted response to a serious cause, and while shaving your head isn’t the complete answer to ending homelessness, I think it’s a clever way generate awareness and donations.  And while your at it, why not complete the look by growing a moustache to raise money for prostate cancer research.

Watch the video below to see the first Hawk for the Homeless:

*hat tip to Shannon Moriarty of Change.org