18th Annual Kutz for Edu Back-To-School Giveaway

Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams and TRIMZ Barber Shop owner Leon Levar Broughton have teamed up to host the 18th annual KUTZ FOR EDU back-to-school giveaway on Saturday, Aug 19 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at TRIMZ Barber Shop in the parking lot located behind the shop at 20 A Guy Lombardo Ave, Freeport.

The event aims to provide students from Legislative Districts 1 and 5 with the essential supplies they need for a strong start to the 2023-24 school year.

As part of the giveaway, backpacks and school supplies will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants will also have the chance to engage in fun games, win prizes, and receive free haircuts courtesy of TRIMZ Barber Shop.

Additionally, Heeling Soles, Inc. will be offering sneakers, and other essential items will be available while supplies last.

Legislator Debra Mulé, Heeling Soles, Inc. with Steve Muir, and Glory House Recovery, Inc. with Terenna Williams are valuable partners in organizing this event.

The initiative has received support from sponsors such as Bethpage Federal Credit Union, Empire BlueCross BlueShield HealthPlus, Affinity by Molina Healthcare, and Freeport Garage Door.

Leon Lavar Broughton put his Freeport education to good use when he established Trimz Barber Shop, 24 years ago. But his school days also showed him that young people can be hard on one another, and 15 years ago, he decided he should act on those memories.

“Growing up here and seeing kids get bullied when they didn’t have the cool bookbags and the sneakers and the haircuts,” Broughton said at last year’s event. “I said, you know what? Let me try to do something so I can kind of put a stop to that.”

Parents and guardians are reminded that children must be accompanied by an adult when receiving haircuts and picking up school supplies, sneakers, and other items.

For those seeking further information or interested in registering as a vendor, please contact Legislator Abrahams’ office at 516-571-2455 or via email at kabrahams@nassaucountyny.gov.