Gaining Independence Takes a Group

Cassie Bratton struggled to regain her independence after an abusive relationship, until she met the group at The Grooming Project. Growing up, Cassie Bratton loved life, and she loved her dogs. Her days were relatively steady and normal. Until an abusive relationship...

As The Salon Expands, Hope Grows

Cassie Bratton, graduate of The Grooming Project, grooms a dog at The Salon in Lee’s Summit.  The real beauty of The Salon—a nonprofit “beauty shop” for pets in Lee’s Summit—is the fresh opportunity it provides its groomers. All employees—managers, groomers,...

Changing Generations of Lives

The Grooming Project training leads to metro “Best Of” recognition—and bridges the generations for one program graduate.  When April Utter saw a Help Wanted posting for a dog groomer at Camp Bow Wow’s Westport location in June 2020, she knew she had to act quickly. ...
Jessica’s Story

Jessica’s Story

By Meg Townsend It has been said that, “When the world says, ‘Give up,’ Hope whispers, ‘Try it one more time.’ That statement, from an unknown author, aptly depicts the spirit of Grooming Project student Jessica Gabriel. Jessica, who graduated from The Grooming...