RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Family hair salon, Pigtails & Crewcuts, is organizing a community effort to offer a helping hand to those affected by the federal government's shutdown.

The salon's Richmond location -- at 1601 Willow Lawn Drive -- is offering impacted families haircut vouchers, donated by other customers and community members, as part of the business's "Open Chair Project."

"The concept is simple but powerful," a release from Amy Lugaro, the owner and operator of Pigtails & Crewcuts, reads. "Our team, customers, and fellow community members donate the cost of a child’s haircut in advance, creating 'open chairs' in our salon for families in need. When a parent calls to book or checks out for their appointment, they can simply let us know they’d like to use a donated haircut vouche

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