Empowering second chances through skill, purpose, and community.
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower individuals impacted by incarceration by providing industry-recognized training, meaningful mentorship, and career opportunities within the barbering profession.
We are dedicated to fostering economic independence, reducing recidivism, and breaking cycles of generational incarceration through education and community support.
Together, we work to create pathways to stability, dignity, and long-term success, building a future where every person has the opportunity to thrive and positively contribute to their communities.
Our FOunder
Antoine Carey
is a Fredericksburg-based entrepreneur and public speaker who transformed his life after incarceration by earning his barber license while in prison. Today, he owns Faded & Co. Barbershop and Faded & Co. Barber Academy, using his platform to combat recidivism and break generational cycles of incarceration. His story is featured in the 2019 documentary Fade in Full: The Story of Antoine Carey and in his book From Whom Much Is Given. Committed to restoring hope and uplifting returning citizens, Carey continues to share his journey as a voice for those who often go unheard.
The F.A.D.E.D Framework
F • Facing
Helping individuals confront systemic barriers
A • Adversity
Developing discipline and professionalism through guided challenge
D • Development
Building skill, confidence, and purpose
E • Education
Industry-standard training that leads to employment
D • Dedication
Commitment to breaking generational cycles
Our approach
Enroll:
Remove barriers so students can get started
Train:
Provide industry-recognized barber education
Mentor:
Support emotional resilience and life skills growth
Launch:
Help students earn credentials & find employment
Our board members
Our Board of Directors provide strategic oversight, governance, and leadership to ensure the integrity and long-term success of the F.A.D.E.D Foundation.
Virginia Rules Camp with the office of the Attorney General
Prince William's County Probation and Parole
VA Career Works
Courtland High School
Iota Epsilon Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc.
Virginia Values Veterans
Stafford County Community Corrections Alternative Program (CCAP)
Inthrive Film Festival
Rappahannock Juvenile Detention Center
Returning Citizens Magazine
Fredericksburg Dept. Of Social Services
Spotsylvania Dept. Of Social Services
WIOA
Goodwill
Haynesville Correctional Center
St. Bride's Correctional Center
City of Fredericksburg Economic Development & tourism
Spotsylvania sunday school union
Spotsylvania chapter of the NAACP
Failsafe-ERA
Thurman Brisben Center
Micah Ministries
Teen Enrichment Network
Virginia Union University Association of Black Journalists (VUUABJ)
Planning District 16 ReEntry Council
Va Dept. Of Corrections
Spotsylvania sheriff's office
Spotsylvania high school
Massaponax high school
Essex high school
James Monroe high school
Riverbend high school
Caroline high school
Rappahannock Area YMCA
Mary Washington Healthcare
Battlefield elementary school
Rappahannock Area Community Services. Board (RACSB)
The Oberle Academy
Walker-Grant Middle School
The Phoenix Center for Innovative Learning
North Stafford high school
Virginia State Beauticians Association
Central Rappahannock Library Fredericksburg Branch
CASA & VILLA
Cold Spring Correctional Unit
Independent living Programs of Arlington County & city of Alexandria
Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank
Brightview
Team ROC and Reform Alliance
Pocahontas State Correctional Center