Editorial Staff.
On Sunday, August 18, 2019, there will be four barbers giving free haircuts for students in grades Kindergarten through 12th grade at the Killingworth Firehouse. They are looking for donations of school supplies and/or gift cards for school supplies for Youth & Family Services of Haddam Killingworth.
The YFSHK Backpack Program for the 2019-20 school year serves Haddam-Killingworth students who are in need of assistance to obtain the essential tools to learn in the classroom. When students start off the school year prepared, they are more likely to succeed in school. To register for this confidential program, call 860-345-7498 or email office@hkyfs.
According to Laurie Ruderfer, Executive Director of HK Youth & Family Servics, Dillon Zak called the office and said he had an idea but he wasn’t sure how to get started. “It’s a wonderful story. He grew up in this community and really wanted to do something to pay it back,” explained Laurie. “He asked if we would help, to which we said yes, and helped him secure space.”
Along with free haircuts, there will also be face painting, an interactive green screen, and a Nintendo Switch Raffle. All proceeds will be donated to HK Youth & Family Services.
Great idea Dillon. Good for you!