On February 22, 2026, the 2nd Annual Cuts for the Future Pop-Up Barbershop founded by Khaylen Mahdi (Global Cuts barber & co-owner) partners with New England Barber Academy, as the official event host, to help raise funds for the Springfield Safe Neighborhood Initiative — an organization dedicated to bringing opportunity to the next generation of Springfield through education, athletics, and resources.

Support the initiative by contacting us to book an appointment or donate to the cause. All proceeds will be donated to the Springfield Safe Neighborhood Initiative and invested into the children of Springfield.

• Date & Time: Sunday, February 22, 2026 | 10am to 4pm

• Location: New England Barber Academy, 1333 Boston Rd Springfield MA 01119

• Booking an Appointment: Contact us via email, or DM one of the Barber-Artists/Hair-Stylists on the CFTF team ( find on Instagram @km.cuts )

• Pricing: All haircuts are $40; all tips are appreciated and will go directly to the cause; 100% of the team's earnings will be donated to SSNI

• Check-In Process (IMPORTANT): Confirm at front-door which barber you are being serviced by; then, show our client check-in host at the front door your email GoFundMe donation confirmation receipt and proceed to waiting room; PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MINUTES BEFORE APPOINTMENT

• CFTF Goal: Raise $50,000 to help fuel the Springfield Safe Neighborhood Initiative to empower the children of the city of Springfield

The purpose of Cuts for the Future is rooted in the principle that we have the opportunity to #BETHECHANGE that we want to see, one haircut at a time. Annually, the CFTF team of Barber-Artists & Hair-Stylists come together to provide full-priced haircuts & styles and invest 100% of the team’s earnings and the community’s donation to a purposeful & charitable organization dedicated to empowering the youth of a town or city in Western Massachusetts.

Live Music, DJ, Huge Raffle, Cash Bar, Food Available

Tickets available now or at the door $17

413-687-4582 | 413-266-9514