At New Generation Barber Shop in Tampa, more than 100 students walked out with fresh cuts on Monday. This marks the fifth year of their back-to-school service to local families.
Shop owner Davis Nguyen started this work based on his own childhood. “So we grew up Section 8, a lot of us can relate, and every dollar counts, you got families that come with three, four, five kids, even one kid, backpacks, haircuts, shoes, by the end of the week you’re all drained you know,” said Nguyen, according to ABC Action News.
Working with nearby shops, they gave out school gear and bikes. Parents saved cash while kids got ready for class. Short lines moved quickly as skilled hands worked their magic at each station…