Street Thug Barbers
Our 2026 VanFHC Charity of Choice
Captain Fawcett
Category Sponsor: Moustache
Captain Fawcett is an award-winning UK-based manufacturer of premium gentleman’s grooming products, including beard oils, balms, waxes, and shaving requisites. “Keeping A Stiff Upper Lip Regardless”
Valley Boys Beard
Category Sponsor: Full Beard Under 4"
Valley Boys Beard, based in Tyne Valley, Prince Edward Island, is a locally made brand founded in 2016 by Justin Doran, specializing in handmade beard oils and balm products. They focus on natural, lightweight ingredients designed to fight itch and soften hair, inspired by the founder's life as a lobster deckhand.
Firehouse Moustache Wax
Category Sponsor: Styled Stache, Natural Beard
Firehouse Moustache Wax is a handmade, high-hold styling wax known for its extreme durability in heat and humidity. It was created by John Pitts, a Mississippi firefighter and farrier, after he struggled to find a product that could withstand the rigors of his jobs and the southern climate.
Victory Barbers
Category Sponsor: Full Beard over 9"
Victory Barber & Brand Gastown is an award-winning, vintage-inspired barbershop in Vancouver founded by renowned barber Matty Conrad. It offers expert grooming, including standard cuts and buzzcuts, delivered by 11 professional barbers in a 1920s-style setting.
Cape Breton Beard Factory
Category Sponsor: Full Beard 4"- 9"
The Cape Breton Beard Factory is a locally owned small business based in Sydney, Nova Scotia, specializing in handcrafted, all-natural beard and skincare products. Their brand is deeply inspired by Cape Breton Island's rugged landscape and heritage, with products named after local landmarks like the Highlands and the Mira River.
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Bia Boro Men's Boutique
Category Sponsor: Partial Beard
Bia Boro Menswear is a curated boutique located in Vancouver's historic Gastown district at 83 East Cordova Street. It specializes in unique, globally sourced brands and high-quality pieces from local artisans, offering a relaxed and personal styling experience.​
Heritage Salon
Category Sponsor: Freestyle
A non-tipping salon catering to all genders and ages. Josh Malcolm - original co-founder of the Vancouver Charity organization @streetthugbarbers - now owns and operates HERITAGE SALON, and is noted for his professional and welcoming service
Derby City Whisker Club
Category Sponsor: Whiskerina
The Derby City Whisker Club (DCWC) is a Louisville, Kentucky-based social organization founded in 2011 that celebrates facial hair and community service. They are most famous for hosting WhiskerMania, an annual charity beard and moustache competition that blends competitive grooming with a lighthearted, wrestling-themed atmosphere.
Raffle/Silent Auction donors
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2400 Motel Vancouver https://2400motel.com/
Purdys Chocolatier https://www.purdys.com/
Vancouver Opera https://vancouveropera.ca/
Vancouver Canadians https://www.milb.com/vancouver
Bard on the Beach at Vanier Park https://bardonthebeach.org/
Arts Club Theatre https://artsclub.com/
The Cultch https://thecultch.com/2526-season/
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Raffle/Silent Auction donors
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CRAFT Academy Salon https://www.craftacademysalon.com
Woo Vintage Clothing https://www.woovintage.com/
Victory Tattoo https://www.victorytattoo.ca/
Curated by Kyle @curated.by.kyle on instagram
Origins Parkour https://originsparkour.com/
Barney's on Main Street https://www.barneysonmain.com/
Matterhorn Records @matterhorn_records_vancouver_ on instagram
The Creative Framing Company https://thecreativeframingcompany.com/
Uptown Barbers https://www.facebook.com/.../Uptown-Barbers-Mount.../
Mintage Mall https://mintagevintage.com/pages/the-mintage-mall
Refind Home Furnishings https://refindhomefurnishings.com/
Book Warehouse https://www.blackbondbooks.com/
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Become a Sponsor
The generous contributions by sponsors to our annual Facial Hair Competitions have helped us raise $13,284.60 in the last 5 years for worthy causes such as Covenant House, PLEA Community Services, Movember, HeadsUpGuys, Greater Vancouver Food Bank, and Canadian Men’s Health Association. (See "Past Competitons" for details)
Our 2026 charity of choice is Street Thug Barbers (@streetthugbarbers)
This year we have a new structure to our donation system, so we can best share the promotional love. We have eliminated the Title Sponsor tier and are instead going with 10 Category Sponsors.
To Sponsor one of our 10 Categories (available FCFS), we are requesting a $100 cash donation, along with a selection of products (or gift card) for our raffle table. Any categories not claimed by March 1st will be available for Sponsors looking to double or triple their generosity.
We will also be giving each contestant a “goody bag” of products for signing up (versus past comps where only winners received swag), so any additional product/samples/promo you can donate for that would be greatly appreciated.
In return, sponsors will receive multiple, ongoing Social Media mentions, including a spotlight on our website and our FB event page, and our guarantee that a minimum for $50 from your donation, along with all proceeds from the raffle, will go directly to Street Thug Barbers.