Big Country Back to School Fair

08/13/2026

Check out some of the AWESOME face painting that we had at the event!!

Huge thanks to Voncille Hardy Cox for doing such an amazing job!!

08/09/2026

Anna and Elsa and Olaf…Oh my!

Princess Memories, INC. helped create so many memories today and made so many smile! Including our very own Darrin Cox!

Thank you for all you do!

08/09/2026

In case you missed them…ACU Soccer was out today and kicking some goals with kiddos today!!

Take a peek at the handstand contest one of the players did with Abilene Spidey!

08/09/2026

Thank you Abilene Spidey for coming out and putting smiles on SO many faces!

08/09/2026

💙 WHAT A DAY, ABILENE! 💙

Today was such a beautiful reminder of what can happen when a community comes together with one common goal — to make a difference for families. And we simply cannot say THANK YOU enough to every community organization, agency, business, and partner who showed up today for our 5th Annual Back-to-School Bash! 🎒✏️🎉

You gave up your Saturday. You gave your time, your energy, your resources, and most importantly, you gave your hearts to the families who walked through those doors today. ❤️

Because of YOU, families had access to so many incredible resources — from community services and support programs to health and wellness resources, education, family assistance, and so much more. You helped connect families to resources they may not have known were available to them, and those connections can make a lasting difference.

It takes an incredible amount of heart and dedication to spend your Saturday serving others, and we are beyond grateful that you chose to spend it with US. 🥹💙

This event is so much more than backpacks and school supplies. It’s about connection. It’s about removing barriers. It’s about letting families know they are supported, they are seen, and they are not alone.

And today, you all showed exactly what makes Abilene such an amazing community. When there is a need, you show up. When families need help, you say YES. And when we work together, there is no limit to the impact we can make. 🙌

To every organization that participated — THANK YOU for believing in this event, believing in our families, and believing in the power of community.

We are already looking forward to doing it all over again… and we absolutely cannot wait to see you next year! 💙🎒✨

Until then, know just how much your time, your presence, and your generosity meant to the families we served today.

Abilene, YOU DID IT AGAIN.
And we are so incredibly proud to be part of this community. 💙

AISD-Homeless

08/09/2026

Thank you SO MUCH to Nehemiah Abilene for your amazing support and help with today’s event! You guys are incredible!

AISD-Homeless

08/09/2026

Take a look 👀 at some of the fun we had today!! Thank you all so much for coming out and spending some time with us!

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08/09/2026

Check out some of our door prize winners from today!!

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08/08/2026