McCullough Watkins Youth Foundation

10/07/2026

08/07/2026

💜🎒 Still smiling about our 3rd Annual Back-to-School Giveaway last Saturday! Seeing our community come together to support our children made the day so special.

A special thank you again to Magical Moments Party Rentals LLC for bringing Woody and Buzz Lightyear to join us! The kids absolutely adored them, and they brought so much excitement and joy to our event. 🤠🚀✨

Thank you to everyone who came out, volunteered, donated, and helped us make this year’s giveaway a success. Until next year! 💜📚🎒

08/02/2026

💜 From the bottom of my heart… THANK YOU! 💜
Our 3rd Annual McCullough Watkins Youth Foundation Back-to-School Giveaway was an incredible success! Because of the generosity of our community, we were able to provide:

🎒 300 backpacks with supplies ✏️
📚 100 school supply kits
🧴 Hair care products for families
🎧 60 pairs of headphones to students
🎉 And we raffled off other giveaways!

A special thank you to Magical Moments LLC for bringing Woody and Buzz Lightyear. The kids absolutely loved meeting them!

Thank you Neighbor's in Need NEA for providing and cooking hot dogs and hamburgers and helping us feed the community.

A huge thank you to Kay’s & Grace DTF Transfers for providing an amazing selection of DTF transfers. There were plenty for everyone, and the students loved them!

Thank you to the DHS TEA Program for joining us and connecting families with valuable resources and support.

To my siblings❤️, thank you for serving alongside me and always showing up when our community needs us.

To my Candy Girls💜,thank you for your love, your hard work, and for helping keep the memories of Candace Watkins alive through this event.

To my husband and our children ❤️, thank you for sacrificing your time and working so hard. From sorting supplies and stuffing backpacks to loading the trailer, setting up, and serving families throughout the day, you were there every step of the way. I couldn’t have done this without you.

Finally, thank you to every sponsor, donor, volunteer, vendor, and family who came out to support us. What began as a way to honor Nelson McCullough and Candace Watkins has grown into something that truly blesses our community each year. We are grateful for your continued support, and we can’t wait to see what God has in store for the future of the McCullough Watkins Youth Foundation ❤️

Thank you for helping us make a difference, one child, one backpack, and one act of kindness at a time. 💜🎒📚

08/01/2026

📚 Today’s the Day! 📚🎒

The McCullough Watkins Youth Foundation’s 3rd Annual Back-to-School Giveaway is happening TODAY, and we can’t wait to serve our community!

📅 Today – Saturday, August 1
⏰ 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
📍 Parker Park Community Center

✨ What to expect:

* Free school supplies for grades K–12 (while supplies last)
* Free backpacks for grades K–6 (while supplies last)
* Community resources
* Free food provide by Neighbor's in Need NEA
* Raffle giveaways
* Special character appearances from Magical Moments Party Rentals LLC
* Limited free DTF transfers from Kay’s & Grace DTF Transfers (while supplies last)

📌 Important Reminders:

* Children must be present to receive supplies.
* Backpacks are first come, first served.

This event is held in honor of the late Candace Watkins and Nelson McCullough. Thank you to our sponsors, donors, volunteers, and community partners for helping make this day possible.

Please share this post and help us reach any family that could benefit. We look forward to seeing everyone today! 💜🎒

07/31/2026

💜 A huge thank you to EbonyX Beauty Supply for your donation to our 3rd Annual Back-to-School Giveaway! Your support is helping us make a difference in the lives of children throughout our community.

If you’re looking for back-to-school essentials, be sure to shop EbonyX Beauty’s amazing Back-to-School Sale and support a business that gives back to the community!

Thank you again, EbonyX Beauty, for partnering with us to help students start the school year with confidence. 🎒📚✨

07/31/2026

🎒📚 Tomorrow is the Day! 📚🎒

Join us for the McCullough Watkins Youth Foundation’s 3rd Annual Back-to-School Giveaway!

📅 Saturday, August 1, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
📍 Parker Park Community Center

✨ FREE:

* Backpacks & school supplies (K–6 while supplies last)
* School supplies (Grades 7–12 while supplies last)
* Community resources
* Free food
* Raffle giveaways
* Special character appearances from Magical Moments
* Free DTF transfers from Kays & Grace (limited quantity)

📌 Important Reminders:

* Children must be present to receive supplies.
* Backpacks are first come, first served.

This event is held in honor of the late Candace Watkins and Nelson McCullough, and we are incredibly grateful to our sponsors, donors, volunteers, and community partners for helping make this day possible.

Please share this post and help us reach families who could benefit from this event. We can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow! 💜🎒

07/30/2026

🎒 Only 2 days away! Join us for the McCullough Watkins Youth Foundation’s 3rd Annual Back-to-School Giveaway this Saturday, August 1, from 11:00 AM–1:00 PM at Parker Park Community Center. We can’t wait to see everyone! 💜📚

You can purchase last minute donations from our Walmart registry 😊or Scan QR code to donate .

https://www.walmart.com/lists/holiday-wishlist/ec766df6-06f4-46c5-b256-e98200343784

07/30/2026

🍭 Thank you to my Candy Girls, Latoya K Dixon and Dee, for your generous donation to our 3rd Annual Back-to-School Giveaway! Your support is helping us make a difference for the children in our community. We truly appreciate you! 💜🎒📚