Barbers And Backpacks

SATURDAY AUGUST 30TH
12PM-4PM
1152 WILKINSON RD RICHMOND, VA 23227Barbers & Backpacks 2025 is a full-on community celebration hosted by Virginia Barber School and Rebuilding Men!We’re bringing families, barbers, volunteers, and local leaders together to give our community and kids a confident, exciting start to the school year. Expect free haircuts for kids, school supplies, games, food, music and tons of good energy.Whether you're coming to give or receive, this event is about showing up for one another and making sure every child feels fresh and prepared for school and our community feels supported.

what is the impact of barbers and backpacks

Barbers & Backpacks 2025 is more than just free haircuts—it’s a moment of hope, dignity, and togetherness that ripples through our entire community.For many families, the start of a new school year brings more stress than excitement. But this event changes that. With every fresh haircut, every school supply handed out, and every smile exchanged, we’re telling our kids: You matter. We see you. We’ve got you.This is how confidence is built.
This is how cycles are broken.
This is how communities are rebuilt—from the inside out.It’s neighbors stepping up. Barbers giving back. Volunteers wrapping arms around strangers. It’s the kind of love that doesn’t just prepare kids for class—it reminds them they’re not alone in the world.This is what happens when a village shows up.

How to become a volunteer

Join the our team as a volunteer for Barbers & Backpacks 2025!We’re looking for passionate, positive people to help bring this community event to life. Whether you're greeting families, handing out backpacks, helping with games, or assisting barbers—we’ve got a place for you! Email us at [email protected] or message us on Instagram @rebuildingmen to see how you can help.

how to become a sponser

Become a Sponsor. Be the Reason a Child Continues School With Confidence.
When you sponsor Barbers & Backpacks 2025, you’re doing more than donating supplies—you’re giving a child the tools to walk into school with confidence, dignity, and hope.This event is about more than haircuts and backpacks. It’s about showing our youth that they matter, that their community sees them, believes in them, and is investing in their future.Your support helps us provide free school supplies, fresh haircuts, fun experiences, and powerful encouragement—all in one unforgettable day. Whether you're a small business or a community leader, your contribution makes a lasting impact.Sponsor Levels Available
From sponsoring a single student to powering an entire giveaway station—every gift counts.Take Action Today
Join us in creating real change. Email us at [email protected] to get started.
Let’s rebuild the future—together.

How to stay connected

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