This July 2025, two Carroll County centralized non-profit organizations set out to make sure the children of Carroll and surrounding Counties start out their school year right by helping to provide them with backpacks and school supplies.
Starting in North Carrollton on July 19, the Carroll County GeneraXtion-DreamPushers held their fourth an-nual Back 2 School Festival at the Industrial Park. This day-long event took place outside in the warm July weather. Over the course of the day, approximately 300 backpacks full of supplies were given away to Carroll County children and families. In addition, there were t-shirts, hoodies, and polo shirts as well as other small freebies given away. More than just grabbing supplies, the event also boasted 25 vendors including the Bank of Commerce, Men In Black and Blue, and Stanton Warehouse to name a few. The event was sponsored by many throughout the Carroll community including the Board of Supervisors and the North Carrollton Board of Alderman. Event organizers estimate between 500 and 600 people in attendance.
“It appears that everyone enjoyed themselves. People brought truck loads of children and their parents to pick up book bags with school supplies,” GDP Founder Lyndera Williams stated.
“There was an area for face painting, a huge water slide for the children, and plenty of room for the children to run and play. Parents left with a box or two loaded with unlimited t-shirts. It felt good watching the people of Carroll County be blessed,” she added.
The eventful day concluded with a prayer for growth, production, and prosperity to take place in Carroll County.
In Vaiden, the Katrina Amos Kids Empowerment Fund hosted their fifth annual Back to School Supply Drive at the Vaiden high school gymnasium on July 26. For this day-long event, volunteers helped place 227 fully supplied backpacks with children from across Carroll, Holmes, Montgomery, Leflore, and Leake counties. In total, 74 uniforms were given away to children in need with another $1,065 given to parents to cover the cost of school clothing.
Angela Amos-Ward, founder of KAKE Fund, recounted the day’s turnout stating, “Turnout was great with many individuals arriving early so there was a long line at the start of the event.”
She also noted a marked increase in visitors from Holmes county compared to past events. Amos-Ward made note of the importance of community involvement in the event, expressing strong gratitude towards all who helped make the event possible.
“This event would not have been possible without the help of a group of selfless individuals who showed up to donate their time towards the service of others. The volunteers showed up and worked together to make this event a success,” Amos-Ward posted on the official KAKE Fund Facebook page.
She went on to explain that the magnitude of this event was made possible by the wide variety of volunteers and sponsors who displayed impressive teamwork.
“This event had so many individuals from all walks of life who banded together with the sole purpose to serve others. No acts of kindness have gone unnoticed. May God continue to bless each of you for the generous donation of your time and service!” Amos-Ward emphasized.
On the original Facebook post, Amos-Ward lists each of the sponsors and volunteers for the event, thanking each of them for their contributions.
