07/30/2026
🎉 Our 3rd Annual SOZO Back to School Bash was a tremendous success! 🎉
First and foremost, we give all honor and glory to God. Thank You, Lord, for giving us the vision, the strength, the resources, and the opportunity to serve our community once again. None of this would be possible without You.
A special thank you to our spiritual leaders, Dr. Joseph Brown and Lady Brown, for your constant prayers, encouragement, and unwavering support. Your guidance means more than words can express.
To Ron Ervin, Principal of Cleburne County High School, thank you for once again opening your doors and partnering with us to make this event possible. We truly appreciate your support and commitment to our community.
To our incredible sponsors—Buster Miles Chevrolet, Patton Next Level Enterprises, Taylor Corporation, Onederful Creation Development Center, Increase Kids Learning Academy, Regional Dental Center (Dr. Bruce Young), Big Mikez Food Truck, On Time Fashions, Natural ER, Heflin Infusion & Tanning, 4 Kings Rental, Macedonia Baptist Church, SLYM Beauty Bar, Crowned By Ori, Tiana Carmichael, Cameron Cleveland Photography, and all of our generous donors and community partners—thank you for believing in our mission. Your generosity made it possible for us to impact hundreds of children and families. We simply could not do this without you.
A heartfelt thank you to our amazing vendors—Latha Swain (Forever Jewelry Bar), Karen Bishop (Blessed Creations), Montanna Harrell (Sweet Tooth with Tanaa), Alexandria Jerigan (Royal Treats & Designs), and Destiny Gray (MoeYakk Mobile Bar Services). You all were an absolute hit! The community loved each of you, and people were already asking if you would be back next year. Thank you for sharing your businesses, your talents, and your hearts with our SOZO families. We can't wait to have you back in 2027!
A special thank you to our amazing DJ, Daminen Fluckner, for keeping the energy high throughout the day, and to our talented performer, Jeremiah Emmanuel, for blessing us with your incredible gift. Your entertainment helped make the day even more special.
To our outstanding barbers and stylists—Alex Buga, April Adams-Jones, and Cory Elston, thank you for donating your time and talents. Because of you, so many children walked away looking and feeling their very best for the upcoming school year.
To every volunteer who gave your time, your energy, and your heart—thank you. Your servant's heart is what SOZO is all about. Whether you packed backpacks, registered families, served meals, cut hair, prayed with families, entertained the kids, took photos, or worked tirelessly behind the scenes, your love was felt by every family that attended.
From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU to everyone who played a part in making our 3rd Annual SOZO Back to School Bash such an incredible success. Because of each of you, lives were touched, smiles were created, hope was restored, and our community came together in a powerful way.
If we unintentionally left anyone out, please know it was not intentional. Every sponsor, donor, volunteer, vendor, community partner, and supporter played an important role in making this event a success, and we are truly grateful for each and every one of you.
We love you all and are already looking forward to next year!
📅 Save the Date!
Saturday, July 17, 2027
📍 Cleburne County High School
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Together, we are making a difference—one child, one family, and one community at a time. ❤️💙💛
