Join Us for the Acclivus Back to School Party!

Community Comes Together for Back-to-School Bash

Chicago, IL – As the 2025-26 school year approaches with an earlier start date, many families are feeling the financial strain of preparing their children for the first day of school. To help alleviate some of this burden, Acclivus, Inc., a community violence intervention leader, is hosting a Back to School Party on Sunday, August 17. This event promises to provide essential services to youth aged 5–17, including free haircuts, hairstyling, backpacks, and school supplies at seven local barbershops and salons.

The event, organized in partnership with 3rd Ward Alderman Pat Dowell and State Senator Mattie Hunter, aims to boost the confidence of young students as they step into a new academic year. “We want to ensure that every child feels prepared and excited for school,” said a representative from Acclivus. “This event is not just about supplies; it’s about community support and empowerment.”

Event Details:

• Kick-off Press Conference: 10 AM at 5401 S. Wentworth Ave.
• Free Haircuts/Hairstyling and Supplies: 11 AM – 2 PM at various locations:
  • Another Barbershop, 843 E. 47th St.
  • Bronzeville Barber Salon, 122 E. 35th St.
  • D&D Natural Hair Care, 316 E. 75th St.
  • Frank’s Place, 519 E. 47th St.
  • Hair Experts Barber & Beauty Salon, 5401 S. Wentworth
  • Hair Experts Barber College, 216 E. 47th St.
  • Lonnie’s Magic Touch Hair Salon, 251 W. 95th St.

Acclivus has a strong track record of community support, having conducted 930 conflict mediations and 512 hospital responses from January to May this year. The organization focuses on addressing violence through a public health lens, providing resources to prevent and mitigate violence in the community.

Since its reactivation in 2018, Acclivus has issued over $27 million in grants to support grassroots community partners, fostering safe and economically thriving neighborhoods.

For more information about the Back to School Party or Acclivus’s ongoing initiatives, call 312-766-7145 or visit www.acclivusinc.org. Follow them on social media @acclivusinc for updates.

This Sunday, join the community in ensuring that every child is ready to shine on their first day back to school!