The Payton Project

08/25/2026

STRAIGHT FROM THE NORTH POLE… 🎄

We just got a very important message from Santa himself…

Apparently, the elves have been working overtime, the sleigh is getting ready, and something BIG is coming to The Payton Project this Christmas. 🎁🎅🏽

We’ve been sworn to secrecy for now…
But Santa says September 15th is the day you need to remember.

September 15th.
That’s all we’re allowed to say for now…

08/19/2026

A HUGE thank you to Inside CMC for their generous donation to our Adopt a Student Project! ❤️

CMC is always so supportive of everything we do, and we truly can’t thank them enough for continuing to show up for our community.
What makes their donations even more special is that they come directly from their employees. It’s amazing to see a group of people come together to make a difference for local kids.

Thank you, CMC, for always believing in what we do and helping us make sure these students feel supported and ready for a new school year!

08/08/2026

💈✂️ TODAY IS FREE HAIRCUT DAY! ✂️💈
We’re here TODAY from 8 AM–12 PM at Southern School of Beauty!

📍 140 W Main Street
⏰ 8 AM–12 PM
💇‍♀️💇‍♂️ FREE haircuts!
🎒 OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
❌ No voucher needed
🙌 First come, first served!

Ferguson Barber Co is here excited to volunteer!

Huge thank you to Southern School of Beauty for partnering with us again! ❤️

08/07/2026

08/07/2026

We’re so excited to partner with Southern School Of Beauty AGAIN to provide FREE haircuts for our community!

📅 Saturday, August 8
⏰ 8 AM–12 PM

Come get those back-to-school cuts freshened up before the first day!

A HUGE thank you to Southern School of Beauty for always showing up for our kids and community. We appreciate you more than you know!
First come, first served!

08/07/2026

📚🎒LAST-MINUTE VENDOR OPPORTUNITY✏️✂️

We’re looking for a few last-minute vendors to join us for our Back-to-School Block Party! 🎉

If you have a business, organization, or service and would like to set up a booth and be part of a fun event for our community, we’d love to have you!

Send us a message or email us at [email protected] for more information.

Feel free to tag or share with someone who might be interested!

08/06/2026

🚨 TOMORROW IS THE DAY! 🚨
Join us and Durant Main Street for our Back to School Block Party tomorrow from 6:00–9:00 PM at 401 W. Main Street in Durant!

We’re bringing the fun for the whole family:
🎈 Bounce Houses
🚀 Gravity Bounce
🎵 DJ
🌭 FREE Hot Dogs
🛍️ Vendors
🎉 And so much more!
🎟️ Wristbands are only $10 per student for UNLIMITED FUN all night long!
💙 All students accepted into the Adopt a Student Project will receive a FREE wristband!

👀 Rumor has it… we might even be giving away a few bikes! 🚲😉

This event is FREE and open to the public, so bring your friends, bring your family, and come celebrate the start of a new school year with us!

If you were accepted into the Adopt a Student Project, tomorrow is when you’ll pick up your backpack, school supplies, clothing, and shoes.

We can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow!

08/06/2026

A huge THANK YOU to Elite Inflatables for donating TWO bounce houses for our Back to School Block Party! 🎉
Your generosity is helping make this event even more fun for our kids, and we truly appreciate your support. We couldn't do this without amazing community partners like you!

Durant Main Street

08/05/2026

More donations came in, which meant... more shopping today! 🛒🎒👟
Every time someone donates, we're able to say "yes" to another student. Today we loaded up on clothes, shoes, backpacks, and school supplies for even more kids.
Thank you to everyone who's donated so far. If you want to help us keep the shopping trips going, there's still time! Every dollar helps us take care of another student.
Donate here: https://swipesimple.com/links/lnk_95d5ddb0d66059deb686fef41e7cbdde