Joselito Serrano, 8, of New London, waves to family members as he gets a haircut from Orlando Rios of I Got You Next Barbershop during a Back 2 School event at Bates Wood Park in New London Monday, Sept. 6, 2021. The event was a collaboration between the Barbers United of Southeastern CT and the Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club and featured free haircuts, school supplies, food and more for children. “We really wanted to come together and help kids, help the community," said Brandon Gonzalez-Cottrall on why they planned the event. While this was its first year, they hope to host it again. (Sarah Gordon / The Day)

George Brea, 7, of New London, looks over as Carlos Montes, owner of Carlos Barbershop & Salon, cuts his hair during a Back 2 School event at Bates Wood Park in New London Monday, Sept. 6, 2021. The event was a collaboration between the Barbers United of Southeastern CT and the Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club and featured free haircuts, school supplies, food and more for children. "We really wanted to come together and help kids, help the community," said Brandon Gonzalez-Cottrall on why they planned the event. While this was its first year, they hope to host it again. (Sarah Gordon / The Day)

Juelito Serrano, 7, of New London, sits in the chair of Jose Fernando, of Carlos Barbershop & Salon, as he gets a haircut during a Back 2 School event at Bates Wood Park in New London Monday, Sept. 6, 2021. The event was a collaboration between the Barbers United of Southeastern CT and the Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club and featured free haircuts, school supplies, food and more for children. “We really wanted to come together and help kids, help the community," said Brandon Gonzalez-Cottrall on why they planned the event. While this was its first year, they hope to host it again. (Sarah Gordon / The Day)