Three Dorchester residents including the twin brothers of hostess Shellee Mendes enjoyed the Shellee Mendes White Party Fundraiser that raised more than $15,000 for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston on August 13. Shown here (L-R) Kenny Mendes, Edward Robinson, Kevin Mendes. The twin Mendes brothers proudly applaud the achievements of sister Shellee, noting that the event also celebrates the 20th anniversary of her Salon Monet on Newbury Street, the only hair salon on Newbury owned by an African American woman. In addition, guests blew out the candles on Shellee’s birthday cake. Shellee Mendes rose from poverty and homelessness to own two hair salons on Boston’s posh Newbury Street. She never stops giving back, receiving numerous awards for philanthropy, and hosting the August fundraiser that each year benefits a different charity. This year, the charity was the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston.
Photo by Hill Houzz Photography
