Grafton Police Join No Shave November Initiative

GRAFTON, MA — For one month only, Grafton police are adding scruff to their uniforms. The department announced that it will participate in "No Shave November," to highlight and raise money for a charity.

While the hashtag No Shave November tends to go viral every year, police departments have extra fun with the trend since it's the one time officers are allowed to grow out their facial hair. The viral trend is also a way for departments to shed light on community organizations and help them raise money.

The campaign allows department members to donate or raise $100 to forego facial hair restrictions during the month of November as a way to support Home Base's mission to help veterans and their families heal from invisible wounds such as post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injuries.

Last year the No Shave November campaign raised $273,000.00 in support of our veterans.

Since its inception in 2015, the campaign has raised over $466,000 to fund critical mental health and brain injury care for our nation's wounded and injured service members and their families.

This year, Home Base will link its efforts to a Statewide Veteran Suicide Prevention Campaign, led by Governor Charlie Baker. This year's campaign will culminate with a Shave-Off celebration at Fenway Park on Wednesday, Dec. 4 to recognize the tremendous efforts by all of the participants throughout the month of November.

Anyone who would like to join us in the department's fundraising effort is welcome to drop a donation, in any amount, at the police station 24/7 until the campaign ends on Nov. 30.