• February 2009: In response to the economic climate and recession the leadership dedicates $20,000 for future year’s budgets to community giving
    • January 2010: Ashka plans their 1st Annual Give Back Month featuring a silent auction and beauty-a-thon
    • September 2010: Ashka’s 1st Annual Give Back Month is a success raising over $10,000 for Gleaner’s Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan
    • December 2010: A total of $10,000 in goods, money and services are donated to area shelters, schools and non-profit organizations
    • February 2011: Ashka plans their 2nd Annual Give Back Month and has their team members recommend charities
    • May 2011: The nominated charities are set up online and guests are encouraged to vote for their choice.
    • June 2011: The Pratt Brothers, two little boys born with multiple birth defects, including TEF are chosen as the recipient
    • September 2011: The 2nd Annual Give Back Month raising nearly $12,000 for the Pratt Brothers
    • December 2011: Throughout 2011 a total of $8,500 in goods, money and services was donated to community non-profits
    • February 2012: Ashka is chosen as one of Salon Today’s Top 200 Salon for their philanthropic efforts
    • March 2012: Ashka launches their 100% Give Back Policy – with proper notice and local non-profit company will receive a donation just for requesting one.
    • June 2012: Ashka partners with Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit as our designated philanthropic partner
    • August 2012: The sponsorship program is launched in order to secure better advertising for the Give Back Month Event and raise more money for Goodwill
    • October 2012: Our 3rd Annual Give Back Month raises nearly $12,000 for Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit with the help of our partners
    • December 2012: An additional $10,000 in money, goods and services was donated to over 30 charities, schools and non-profits in the community
    • January 2013: The $20,000 committed to community giving is raised to $50,000 per year for future budgets
    • February 2013: Ashka is again chosen as one of Salon Today’s Top 200 Salon for their philanthropic efforts
    • May 2013: Ashka is pleased to secure the Detroit Lions as their premiere sponsor for the 4th Annual Give Back Month Event
    • October 2013: The 4th Annual Give Back Month raises over $20,000 for Goodwill with the help of their eight sponsors
    • December 2013: Over $30,000 in goods and services throughout the year was donated to over 75 causes in the community including schools, non profit organizations and charity fundraising events
    • January 2014: Ashka launches their Anchor of Hope Fund as a way to further increase their community involvement and giving. Anchor of Hope adopts Ashka’s 100% Give Back Policy and continues to fulfill hundreds of requests.