Founded on May 16th 2014 Strands From The Heart is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization that build and repair self esteem for children and adults in an effort to enhance confident living by providing custom wigs and hair pieces. Children diagnosed with illnesses are sometimes bullied because of the physical appearance resulting from their treatment. This can lead to low self esteem, which can cause individuals to loose their focus in developing social and emotional skills. There is not a local non profit organization that provides free custom human hair wigs for kids of all nationalities. Children that look good and feel better about themselves are better focused on their education.
Sonia Johnson CEO/Founder
Sonia Johnson is a native of Chicago IL. She began her journey in a world of building self esteem at a young age. She learned how to master hairstyles and hair extensions, and techniques that were not offered at Stewarts Beauty College where she attended in Omaha NE in 1989.
In 1997 cancer befell Sonia's friend Connetta Cobb mother Christine Cobb. This once vibrant woman's self-esteem began to seriously decrease due to hair loss during the chemotherapy phrase of her cancer treatment. As most individuals who are faced with unforeseen circumstances they learn firsthand human hair wigs can be very expensive. Sonia wanted to help bring back the vibrant woman she knew. So she found a way to create a wig that looked natural as possible for Miss Cobb. Not only did it restore her beauty, but also it enhanced her dignity. It was made with love with hair purchased by her daughter and no monetary expectation. Mrs. Cobb provided a donation without request and this is how strands from the heart was established.
Christine Cobb lost her battle to breast cancer due to complications in 1999. Later Sonia move to AZ. In 2008 she volunteered at Banner Good Samaritan Hospital and Face in The Mirror a nonprofit organization that boost self-esteem for cancer patients. Sonia's custom made wigs have been featured on Fox News in Phoenix, Arizona.
Sonia move to Omaha NE. in 2013 when she learned her best friend Lorraine Robertson was diagnosed with breast cancer. She knew that one of her purposes in life was to help build and restore self-esteem to those in need. This compassionate act was designed to assist cancer patients, an intangible asset needed to fight their disease.
It all started with Christine Cobbs. Her Inspiration and an amazing woman!
