OSHKOSH (NBC 26) — As children prepare to head back to the classroom soon, an event in Oshkosh is hoping to get students ready for the upcoming school year.
An organization called Lead by Example and a daycare, Kids HQ are working together to help kids get a FREE haircut.
“I remember when I was younger, my mom struggled to give us the bare necessities when we needed it and I learned that once you feel good, you look good, you do good. So I just wanted to do my part and give back to the community and send kids off to school with a little bit of confidence, especially with everything that is going on,” said Daniel Gilbert, one of the barbers giving out free haircuts.
The purpose of this event was to provide free cuts while kids read a book.
“I’m a big reader, but I wanted to also like get the kids reading, get kind of get them prepared for back to school as well,” Gilbert said.
Those topics focused on diversity, inclusion, acceptance of all.
"I just kind of wanted to educated the kids about equality, diversity, and that it’s okay to love anybody no matter what. No matter their color of their skin. We got to learn to all be equal, all love each other and spread more love than hate,” Gilbert said.
Children also received a free backpack full of school supplies.
Moms and/or daughters who attended also were able to get a mini makeover. There was food, music, and prize giveaways.
Children who attended the event shared about how important it is to leave a good first impression on the first day of classes.
“It’s going to be a lot of fun, this year is going to be good, my clothes are coming soon actually,” said Parrion Peace, 8th grader.
“I’m okay I think it’s going to be harder than last year, since I just moved here I think it’s going to be weirder,” said Aaliyah Clancy, 8th grader.
“I feel like a lot of people are going to come in happy and I feel like they are going to be a lot of mixed emotions though," said Emily Steiner, 7th grader.
