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Courtney Holmes, a barber who lives in the US, is helping the children in his community get ready for school. The barber held an event where he offered kids a free haircut on one condition: they had to read to him.
Connecting People In the Community
The children had a lot of fun choosing their books and reading to Holmes. Nine-year-old Tayshawn Kirby read from the book “Fats, Oils and Sweets,” by Carol Parenzan Smalley. He learned about the food pyramid and was surprised to find out that the average person eats 150 pounds of sugar each year. The boy’s aunt, Kathleen Winfrey, was pleasantly surprised when she heard of the program. She said it was a perfect opportunity to have her nephews Tayshawn and Titan get a haircut without having to schedule an appointment at a barbershop. “I just want to support kids reading,” Holmes said.
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Helping Children Succeed In School
In addition to the free haircuts, an organization called St. Mark Youth Enrichment gave out free books and information about helpful resources. Over than 100 people got information about free resources and opportunities that help families prepare for the upcoming school year. St. Mark also registered people for the Apples for Students program. At least 1,300 children in the community will receive backpacks full of school supplies. This event ensured that children were ready for the school year, as being well-prepared can help a child be more successful in the education system.
