Community Involvement / Service

At Belléz Design Studios, associates are encouraged to be involved in and provide service to the community. Lisa believes that to give yourself, whether from your heart, your time or through a financial commitment is invaluable in helping people to stay balanced, grounded and in touch with reality.  It is important not to allow superficiality to be the lens through which we see the world, which can be a challenge to professionals in the beauty industry as much as anyone else.  Belléz operates under the philosophy that to complete the full circle of success, we must each find ways to help others within our community. 

Some of the services that Belléz Design Studios has sponsored within the greater Kansas City community have been:

  • The 2013 Belléz Holiday Food Drive
    Our 2013 Food Drive produced over 700 pounds of food for local families. Thank you for coming up to share your good fortune with the community.

    We know we were able to help so many families in need of a little extra during the holidays. We are thankful for all we have so during the holiday season and chipping in to give back was just the right thing to do.
  • Lee National Denim Day (2010)
    In October of this year they joined together to support Lee's National Denim Day, a fundraiser for women's cancer support organizations.  Some of the proceeds were given to Gilda's Club Kansas City.
  • Lenexa Fourth of July Parade (2010 thru 2012)
    Belléz Design studios enters a float in the annual Lenexa July 4th parade in that reflects their sense of fun and civic pride. They won 2nd place in the float contest.
    • 2012 - 1st PLACE!!
    • 2010 - 2nd PLACE!!
  • Downey Side Adoption Agency (2007)
    Many of the Belléz associates have either been personally affected by adoption or have friends or family who have.  On their first year anniversary they sponsored a fund raising event for Downey Side Adoption Agency, a non profit agency that places foster children into a permanent family setting, and helps facilitate inter-state adoptions. They involved local businesses and restaurants and raised over $5,000.00 in three hours.
  • Susan G. Komen Three-day Walk for the Cure - Kansas City (2006)
    Several associates and friends joined Lisa Heidenburg in walking 60-miles over three days, and raised over $55,000 for breast cancer research. They trained and walked 60 miles exactly one month before the opening of Belléz.
  • Make a Wish Foundation
    Belléz associates have supported the Make-A-Wish Foundation through time served on the local Make-a-Wish Foundation Board. Make-a-Wish Foundation grants wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.
  • Locks of Love (On-going)
    The Locks of Love program helps children with cancer receive a wig that can help them feel more comfortable during their battle with cancer. The client who donates their hair gets a chance to help a child in need and receive a great new hairstyle.
  • Short Styles For Cancer
    All Belléz stylist associates also offer new short styles to any client diagnosed with cancer prior to their treatment to help prepare them for their loss of hair and give them hope for when it will return. Our massage therapist associate has donated massages to many of the fundraising efforts we participate in.
  • Seasonal Sponsored Families
    During the holiday season Belléz partners with local agencies to sponsor children or families in need.
  • Belléz Design Studios Annual Food Drive (Annual)
    As a salon community, they sponsor an annual food drive for local food pantries.  This year they are adding a twist to the drive, a nice prize will be awarded to the associates that gather the highest amount of pounds in food products.
  • 87th Street Merchants Association
    Belléz joined with local businesses that operate in our surrounding area, and with future entrepreneurs to form the 87th Street Merchants.  This group of businesses leads by example. The participating businesses support each other, and help each other create a stronger client/customer base. Small businesses are the backbone of our national and our local economies. When businesses thrive, communities thrive.
  • Member of Lenexa Chamber of Commerce since 2006