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HENRY DAVIS JR.
2ntlDistrict South Bend City Council
For Immediate Release
August 14, 2015
Contact: Stacy Gates
574.904.9161
davis2015pressna,gmail.com
Councilman Henry Davis, Jr., set to host 10th Annual 'Hair Kutz 4 Kids'
SOUTH BEND— It's been nearly a decade since the idea of cutting students hair for free, as
they went back to school, was birthed in South Bend, Indiana. Councilman Henry Davis, Jr., of
the 2nd District has worked to make sure this accommodation happens each year with the best
barbers and volunteers from the local area. "It is a pleasure to not only give back but a desired
responsibility to make sure every child can have a fresh start at the beginning of the school year,"
say Councilman Davis.
Over the decade this tradition has moved around the city and has grown in numbers and gifts to
the students who are going back to school. Each year the event can have 300 -400 attendees who
can show up with a parent or guardian and receive well wishes, a free haircut, lunch and a
backpack with supplies, while supplies last. This will be the first year the event is being held at
Inspiration Beauty School which is a new vocational trade school funded by the South Bend
Community School Corporation and it set to open on August 17. The new vocational school is
located at 307 Chapin Street.
"I am extremely excited that we have the blessings of Mr. Kintae Lark, the visionary head
instructor, of this vocational school, to use the facility for this event. It will give the community
an opportunity to see something that is available to the residents of this community. It is a win -
win for South Bend," stated Davis.
A decade ago there was only a backpack giveaway given by the local school corporation and
since the inception of 'Hair Kutz 4 Kids' there are more than 5 back to school events servicing
the local community. "I think it is fantastic that the South Bend community has taken on the
responsibility to support our children as they head back to school and next year we will work to
'pack a bus' because we have to do more for our children," says Councilman Henry Davis, Jr.
'Hair Kutz 4 Kids' will take place on Sunday, August 16th starting at loam and ending at 6pm. It
will be a celebration so there will be food, fun and a DJ to set the mood for the upcoming school
year which starts on Tuesday, August 18.
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