Firefighters, Barbers Team Up for Free Haircuts

Southgate Community Center/File photoThe Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department is offering free back-to-school haircuts for children in need next week.

In Reston, the firefighters (and hair stylists) will be at Southgate Community Center, 12125 Pinecrest Rd. on Thursday, Aug. 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

There will also be haircut events at Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St., Alexandria on Aug. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and at Gum Springs Community Center, 8100 Fordson Rd., Alexandria, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Aug. 26.

The off-duty firefighters are teaming with the Progressive Firefighters of Fairfax County, Inc., WKYS 93.9 FM, Apple Federal Credit Union, Firefighters and Friends to the Rescue, SENTEL Corporation, and local barbers to provide free haircuts for local kids on free or reduced lunch plans.

Children will also be provided backpacks with school supplies.

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