With an earlier return date for the start of the 2025-26 school year, many families could use a little assistance getting their youth ready for the first day. On Sunday, August 17, community violence intervention leader Acclivus (ak·luh·vus), Inc. will provide youth, ages 5–17, with free haircuts, hairstyling, backpacks and school supplies at seven barbershops and salons.
Hosted in partnership with 3rd Ward Alderman Pat Dowell and State Senator Mattie Hunter, the Acclivus Back to School Party is designed to alleviate some of the financial burden from households managing already strained budgets and give a confidence boost to young people as they embark on the first day of school. For more information, call 312-766-7145.
THIS SUNDAY, AUGUST 17
10 am – Kick-off Press Conference
11 am – 2 pm – Free Haircuts/Hairstyling, Bookbags/School Supplies:
Another Barbershop, 843 E. 47th St.
Bronzeville Barber Salon, 122 E. 35th St.
D&D Natural Hair Care, 316 E. 75th St.
Frank’s Place, 519 E. 47th St.
Hair Experts Barber & Beauty Salon, 5401 S. Wentworth
Hair Experts Barber College, 216 E. 47th St.
Lonnie’s Magic Touch Hair Salon, 251 W. 95th St.
EDITOR’S NOTE:
Acclivus (ak·luh·vus) is a community health organization that looks at violence through a public health lens by offering several free services and resources designed to prevent, de-escalate and mitigate violence. From January 1 through May 31, Acclivus conducted 930 conflict mediations and 512 hospital responses to support victims and survivors of violence and their families. Additionally, Acclivus continues its support of grassroots community partners or subgrantees with indigenous leadership. From 2020 to 2025, more than $27 million in grants have been issued to 42 subgrantees.
Founded in 2010 and reactivated in 2018, Acclivus provides hospital response, street outreach, behavioral health, technical training, workforce development and mentoring assistance, as well as partner initiatives to build safe, healthy, economically-thriving communities. For more information, visit www.acclivusinc.org, call 312-766-7145, or follow @acclivusinc on Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter and LinkedIn.
