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Meet Our Founder

VaNonda Harmon

I am a retired professional hairstylist with more than 30 years of experience, and a heart rooted in service. I owned and operated Virtue Beauty Salon for 22 years and later became a foster mother, caring for several children in need. Through this deeply personal experience, I saw firsthand the emotional toll that haircare neglect and lack of access to proper maintenance products and grooming knowledge had on the youth in her care.


Motivated by love and purpose, I founded ActNUALEJ Inc. to ensure foster and displaced youth receive the haircare they need to feel seen, supported, and proud of who they are. I made sure to embed this notion to act, and with care, in the ActNUALEJ name.

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A Name With Meaning

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  • 15+ years of youth ministry and volunteer leadership

  • Advocate for foster youth services in Congress

  • Certified Foster Parent & Five-Star Foster Home Honoree

  • FIT Financial Intelligence Training Certified

  • Florida Nonprofit Center of North Florida

  • Foster parent of the month in 2021

  • Jacksonville Women’s Business Center Member

  • Jax Bridges 2022 Cohort

  • Licensed Cosmetologist

  • Member of Florida Adoption Parent Association (FAPA)

  • My Village Project        

  • Past member of the Millionaires Club for Hairstylists

  • Urban Awareness USA

VaNonda's Expertise and Credentials

Meet the Team

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A licensed hairstylist in both California and Florida with 20+ years of service, Dellilah is also a devoted foster caregiver and active volunteer in community outreach and ministry.

​Dellilah Jenkins
Cosmetologist, Foster Mom, and Nursing Student

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Founder of Styles 2 Inspire, Lizette has made her mark in the hair industry since her teens. She’s a platform artist, educator, and frequent contributor to major hair magazines.

Lizette Wright

Master Stylist, Educator, and Salon Owner

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As a master cosmetologist and motivational speaker, Kamel owns Transformations Salon Studio and is a leading educator for Design Essentials. Her influence spans decades in the beauty and health industries.

Kamel Cook

National Haircare Educator and Salon Owner

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With nearly 30 years in financial services, Isolene also serves through Big Brothers, Big Sisters and church ministry. She brings wisdom, compassion, and financial insight to the board.

Isolene Bartley Jones

Banking and Mortgage Professional, Community Volunteer

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For 25 years, Latondra has specialized in corporate and executive communications. She also helps small businesses and nonprofits with brand strategy and developing compelling website and communications content.

Latondra Steele

Communications and Branding Strategist

Sponsors and Partners

We are incredibly grateful to our donors and sponsors who help bring our mission to life. Your support ensures that every child we serve has access to proper grooming products and services that build confidence and restore dignity.

Our Corporate Sponsors​​

We are fortunate to have generous, caring corporate donors and welcome the support of others to join our cause.​

  • Allure Beauty

  • Amy’s Beauty

  • Impact Church

  • My Village Project

  • Nefertiti Beauty Supply

  • Sally Beauty

  • Target

  • The Community Foundation of Northeast Florida

  • The Home Depot​

Our Local Partners

Community collaboration is the heart of what we do. We proudly partner with organizations who are equally committed to uplifting youth and families in need.

  • Academy of Scholars

  • Daniel Kids

  • Family Promise

  • Family Support Services

  • Hope Cottage Parenting

  • Impact Church Outreach

  • Isaiah 1:17 House

  • Styles 2 Inspire

  • Sulzbacher Village for Women and Children

Together, we are creating a future where every child is acknowledged, valued, and empowered.

A copy of our official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumers Services by calling toll free within the state. Registration does not imply  endorsement, approval,  or recommendation  by the state.

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