Project Ricochet

BACK-TO-SCHOOL COMMUNITY IMPACT EVENT

Project Ricochet and the Barbershop and Beauty Salon Public Health Initiative are excited to invite families to the upcoming Free Back-to-School Haircut Event at The LAB Barbershop on Sunday, August 9, 2026, from 2:00–6:00 PM.

This event is about more than haircuts—it's about ensuring students return to school feeling confident, supported, and connected to valuable community resources.

Students will receive:

Free haircuts
Backpack giveaways (while supplies last)
Community resources and health information

This event is made possible through the collaboration of outstanding community partners working together to strengthen health, education, and opportunity across Central Kentucky.

Participating Partners:

Project Ricochet
The LAB Barbershop
Justice Served
Aetna Better Health of Kentucky
Community Action Council
CAC-LIHEAP
Well Groomed Barbershop
Central Kentucky Chapter, Kentucky Faith & Freedom Coalition (KFTC)
Black Roots Farm
Delta Phi Omega Alumni Chapter of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.
Lexington (Ky) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated
The Share Center
Evergreen Baptist Church

When organizations come together with a shared purpose, we create lasting impact for our youth and families. We invite the community to join us as we help students begin the school year prepared, encouraged, and ready to succeed.

Sunday, August 9, 2026
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

The LAB Barbershop
1132 Wi******er Road, Suite 175
Lexington, KY 40505

Learn more at www.projectricochet.org

❤️ Listen To Your Heart ❤️

Heart disease is the #1 killer of women in the United States, yet many women don't recognize the warning signs because they often look different than the "classic" heart attack symptoms.

🚨 Know the warning signs:

• Chest discomfort or pressure
• Shortness of breath
• Pain in the jaw, neck, back, or arms
• Unusual fatigue
• Nausea or indigestion
• Lightheadedness or dizziness

⏱️ If you think you may be having a heart attack:

✅ Call 911 immediately.
✅ If you're not allergic, chew one adult aspirin (325 mg) while waiting for EMS.
✅ Don't ignore your symptoms or try to "tough it out."
✅ Speak up and advocate for yourself—your symptoms deserve to be taken seriously.

Your body is often the first to tell you when something isn't right. Trust it.

Every minute matters. Every heartbeat matters. Every life matters.

Share this post—you could help someone recognize the signs and save a life.

Learn more about heart health and reducing your risk:

❤️ American Heart Association: heart.org
🖤 Center for Black Health & Equity: centerforblackhealth.org