HWDS Foundation

10/17/2026

Killeen, it's time for FALL FIELD DAY! 🍂

📅 This Saturday, Oct 24
⏰ 10 AM – 1 PM
📍 Long Branch Park

Bring the kids. Bring the adults. Bring the energy! 🔥This is a FREE morning of movement, games, and fun for the whole family, hosted by your very own HWDS Foundation. Our awesome HWDS Killeen Run Club members will be out there bringing the hype, so come get moving, get your wellness on, and have a great time with us!

10/02/2026

The HWDS Foundation is now accepting applications for our 2026 Community Student-Athlete Scholarship. This award helps cover the cost of playing your sport: required gear, footwear, protective equipment, uniforms, and training camps or tuition.

🗓 Deadline: October 31, 2026
📝 Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/262738441897068

📎 You'll also need your latest report card and one brief letter of recommendation from a coach, teacher, or community leader.

Questions? Email [email protected].

Parents, coaches, and teachers: please share with a student-athlete who could use the support!

08/14/2026

Today, HWDS Foundation was honored to present a $1,500 check to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Texas — made possible by proceeds from our Community Connection 5K!

To everyone who ran, walked, volunteered, or cheered us on: THANK YOU. Moments like this are why we do what we do. Coming together to invest in the kids and families who make our community stronger.

Thank you to the incredible team at Boys & Girls Club of Central Texas for the warm welcome and for the work you do every single day.

08/03/2026

💚🏃 COMMUNITY PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: HWDS Foundation 🏃💚

The Bell County Family Success Festival is proud to welcome HWDS Foundation as an official Community Partner!

HWDS Foundation is dedicated to building healthier, stronger communities by encouraging movement, meaningful connections, and service. Through youth engagement, wellness initiatives, and community outreach, they inspire individuals and families to live healthier lives while creating lasting relationships that strengthen our community.

We’re honored to have HWDS Foundation joining us as we work together to empower families and create opportunities for every child to thrive.

Join us on:

📅 Saturday, August 8, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Killeen Special Event Center
🎟️ FREE Admission

Bring the whole family and enjoy:
🎒 Backpack Initiative
🎁 Free Raffles & Giveaways
🎵 Live Entertainment
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Kids Zone
📚 Community Resources
❤️ Health & Wellness Resources
🍎 Back-to-School Information
🎉 Fun for the Entire Family

A heartfelt thank you to HWDS Foundation for partnering with us and for your commitment to promoting health, wellness, youth development, and community connection throughout Central Texas. Your passion for serving others is helping build a stronger, healthier future for Bell County families.

Together, we’re building strong communities, strong families, and a brighter future—stronger together.

08/02/2026

Yesterday's 2nd Annual Community Connection 5K had me WORKING! 📸🏃🏽‍♀️😂

I was running from one end of the park to the other trying to capture everyone's race day moments. If you saw me sprinting around with a camera, now you know why! 🤣

From big smiles and determined faces to the funny expressions, exhausted looks, and those "I'm so over this race!" moments...I hope I captured them all!

We ended up with a whopping 1,500+ photos! 🤯📸

I'm posting the Google Photos link below, so feel free to browse, download your favorites, and relive race day. If you share your photos on social media, don't forget to tag us in your favorite race day memories, we'd love to see them! ❤️

Event Photos: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1kQ-jmIhyRWoyfELCG1mJU7HeqeWjTdBZ?usp=sharing

Event Videos ( Available until September 1): https://share.icloud.com/photos/0794bQcC1RG7s1hyWq4TAO-eg

Thank you all for making the 2nd Annual Community Connection 5K such an incredible event. Until next year! 🏅🎉

07/13/2026

We love the Killeen Community. Please be sure to signup for our 2nd Annual 5k. Link is below:

https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Killeen/CommunityConnectionKilleen5K

What started as a small run club has grown into a nonprofit making a difference across Central Texas. 🏃 Hear how the HWDS Foundation is bringing people together through fitness, community outreach and its upcoming Community Connection 5K.

Watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/2p7o7OSlXsA

07/09/2026

What an honor it is to be featured on KDH News! Check out this segment where our founder, Josh Capleton, shares the mission behind HWDS Foundation!

07/07/2026

A Message from Our Founder Ahead of Our Flagship Event: The Community Connection 5K
Our annual Community Connection 5K is more than a race — it’s movement, connection, and service in action. We’re looking forward to bringing the community together again for a morning of impact and purpose.

Sign‑Up Link:

https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Killeen/CommunityConnectionKilleen5K

07/06/2026

HWDS Foundation is launching our Summer Impact Fundraiser through Double Good from July 6–10. Every purchase supports our mission of movement, connection, and service. Your support helps us continue building high‑impact programs for youth, families, and our community.

Pop‑Up Store:
https://s.dgpopup.com/6k13ums9

07/02/2026

We are exactly 1 MONTH AWAY from our Community Connection 5K!

Tag your running buddy in the comments👀

We can’t wait to see you there, it’s going to be an AMAZING time!

Sign-Up 🔗 — https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Killeen/CommunityConnectionKilleen5K