Welcome.
I’m Joshua Coombes, a British author, speaker, and founder of Do Something For Nothing - a movement that encourages people to help others in their communities.
While working as a hairdresser in a salon in the UK ten years ago, I began offering free haircuts to people experiencing homelessness. This simple gesture restored dignity and built deep connections with those I met.
Something changed in me through these experiences. Although I was part of a culture that felt increasingly more disconnected, I had found a simple, human way to push the needle in the other direction.
I began meeting people from all walks of life, and with each encounter, it became clearer that simply being with someone was the most powerful aspect. I started sharing the stories of those I met on social media to shine a light on the humanity of an issue that is so often misunderstood. This ignited a kindness movement, which has spread around the world.
Speaking engagements.
Today, much of my time is spent giving talks at events or with young people in schools. My talks explore what it means to be human, how to build bridges with our broader community, and unearth our unique gifts and offerings to make the world a better place.
“Joshua’s stories show the power that empathy and compassion have to turn a common, everyday act into something transformative.”
- Michael Sheen, Actor
Do Something For Nothing
Across the world, people have joined Do Something For Nothing as a way to take action and express their humanity; yoga instructors volunteering in rehabilitation centers, students spending time to have lunch with senior citizens who don’t have a family to visit them, people using art, creativity, sports, education, and practical skills to uplift others who need them in their communities.
We all need a reminder of our common humanity, and we believe in sharing these moments to inspire others. Our collective mental health is intertwined. In a busy world, with many distractions, the importance of being present and showing up for the person in front of us in anything but insignificant.
my BOOK
Through the simple act of a haircut, readers are taken on a geographical and emotional journey into the lives of humans experiencing homelessness in different cities across the globe. Do Something for Nothing explores themes of love, acceptance, shame, and perseverance while inviting us to see ourselves in one another and dissolve the negative stigmas surrounding homelessness. 100% of the proceeds are dedicated to future not-for-profit art projects to amplify the voices of unsheltered people.
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