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15th Annual 2023 Holiday Treat Festival 

The Douglas Brothers Foundation gave toys and bikes to a record number of children at the 15^th Annual Holiday Treat Festival.

To help spread the love to families, vendors and sponsors present were Peach State Health Plan and Ambetter, Premier Comprehensive Services, LLC, and Department of Public Health- Clayton County District. Our partnership with the City of Riverdale Town Center and their distribution of toys was a phenomenal impact of love given to children. Mr. Reginald McCollum of Premier Comprehensive Services spoke about the opportunity and recognizing the importance of family counseling to help prevent teen suicides and other derailing behaviors. Director of Riverdale Town Center Cultural Affairs Shakeba Williams shared her life experience of homelessness and her perseverance of success. She emphasized Riverdale Town Center is a community center that offers various programs and activities for families. Ms. Mary Baker, Clayton County School Board of Education District 6 spoke about her love and support for all clayton county school students and recognized the Douglas Brothers and family for consistently giving back to their community. Riverdale Mayor Evelyn Wynn-Dixon was honored to speak to parents about never giving up and believing in their children and shared her single-parent experience and successes.

One of the highlights of the event besides the toy giveaway and pictures with Santa was the Youth Dance Contest. ESPN Analyst Harry Douglas hosted the contest of several youth selected who displayed their impressive and athletic dance moves. The audience helped select the winners, but Harry decided everyone was winners for their confidence participating and all were rewarded cash prizes.

We deeply appreciate all volunteers, vendors, and partners who helped make this event a success: The City of Riverdale, Clayton County Public School Foundation,  Inc., Sams, Walmart, Publix, Kroger, Dream Cuts Barber, Ultimate Health Fitness Club, Peach State Health Plan and Ambetter, Toys for Tots, Raising Beautiful Butterflies, American Family Insurance, Athlete’s First, Premier Comprehensive Services, LLC, Veteran’s Helping Veterans, and S & H Catering Café & Catering, LLC.  There were great responses to this event’s impact: personal handwritten letters from children given to Mr. Douglas at the event thanking us and other comments such as “You all are a blessing to our family, thank you.” “Thank you in advance for all you do. You, your family, and your foundation are in my prayers.  This is a blessing for me and my kids.”

To help us continue our community service, and for you to be a part of our great cause, your support is needed.  Join us to "Touch and Change Lives" by donating today.

WAYS TO DONATE:

Zelle at [email protected]

CASP APP- $TDBFoundation

Click on the link below:

https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/NDcyMjY=

If donating food and/or  gift items, vehicles (cars vans, trucks), real estate and boats, please contact Stephanie Douglas at [email protected].

Thank you for making a positive impact in the lives of families.

By LD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14th Annual 2022 Holiday Treat Festival

The Douglas Brothers Foundation is grateful for every sponsor and person that supported us this year to serve children and families in our community. Our 14^th Annual Holiday Treat Festival was held at Jonesboro Middle School, where former Atlanta Falcons Player Harry Douglas IV and former NBA N. Y. Knicks player Toney Douglas attended. Jonesboro Middle School Principal Kimberlee Barnett is an impressive leader who loves community involvement and serving families. Families and their children  were blessed with a health fair and hot meals along with toys, bikes, coats, and shoes. Peach State Healthcare Team, Well Care, Akudo Healthcare and Pharmacy provided resources such as medical insurance signup, flu and covid shots and gifts and treats for families. Hot meals of turkey, chicken, yellow rice, and green beans were served to families and the delicious food was not wasted.

 

 

Harry Douglas IV currently ESPN Sports Analyst MC-ed the event and encouraged parents the importance of instilling confidence in their children and teaching them to give to people in need.

Harry hosted the children dance contest of 15 contestants. This is one of the  most exciting segments of the event because the winners are given cash money for 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd Place. The cheers of the audience determine the winners. The children performed with energy the latest dance moves to the great sound of Mr. Carl Dorsey of Vinyl Touch DJ.  Harry and the audience were amazed of the competitiveness, and physical flexibility of contestants. It was such a joy to watch the children perform.

 

 

 

Speakers of the event were State Representative Demetrius Douglas and Clayton County Public School Board Member Mary Baker. Mr. Demetrius Douglas donated 40 bikes making is possible for more children to get blessed. He spoke about serving his community to make a lasting difference. Ms. Mary Baker commented on her role and heart to consistently serve her community by striving for the best for parents and children in the school system. Principal Kimberlee Barnett commented on the changes in her school and improving the children’s morale.

We thank our sponsors for supporting us to provide resources to children. Special thanks to State Representative Demetrius Douglas, Jonesboro High School Band Director Mr. Goodwin and students for toy donations,  Coach Floyd of Jonesboro High School Football Team and our 45 volunteers. Jonesboro High School Football Team willingly served by setting up, assisting parents with gifts and bikes to their cars, and close out cleaning the facility. Jonesboro Middle School Assistant Principal Michael Walraven was the famous Santa Claus and families enjoyed taking pictures with him for their great memories.

Kudos to photographer Mr. Johnathan Williams of MYS Photography for great pictures and DJ Carl Dorsey of Vinyl Touch DJs for the beat and sound of the event.

We have the best volunteers that have sincere hearts to love and serve people. We deeply appreciate the sacrifice of their time, effort, and passion to help us meet our goal of “Touching and Changing Lives.”  We served over 250 children so they could have a Merry Christmas and enjoy their family. This year, we have served over 2,000 children and we will continue to reach families demonstrating love and care to them. You can be a part of this great cause with your support by donating and becoming a partner. We accept all donations regardless of what it is.

WAYS TO DONATE:

Zelle at [email protected]

CASP APP- $TDBFoundation

Click on the link below:

https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/NDcyMjY=

If donating food and/or  gift items, vehicles (cars vans, trucks), real estate and boats, please contact Stephanie Douglas at [email protected].

Thank you for making a positive impact in the lives of families.

By LD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13th Annual Holiday Treat Festival

The Douglas Brothers Foundation 13^th Annual Holiday Treat Festival was amazing and impactful. Reflecting on the pandemic for the past two years sparked a strong need for the love of God to be effective, which is one reason our theme this year was “Community Service with Love.”  Amid people sadness and frustrations, The Douglas Brothers Foundation wanted to give a memorable event with significant impact. The event included a program with guest speakers, kid dance contest and tee-shirt toss to engage the audience.

The success of the event was due to authentic and impressive teamwork of leaders in our community.

 

We recognize Forest Park Councilwoman Latresa Akins-Wells, and her assistants Tenisha Dixon and Demarion Mosses for partnering with us to have the event at Forest Park Recreation Center Gymnasium.

 

 

 

Our service of love was not only giving toys, bikes, and other gifts to kids. It was necessary to provide health resources to families.  Ambetter from Peach State Health Plan Team also partnered with us to provide health plan options, COVID- 19 vaccinations and testing along with other gifts for families. Demonstrating love was amongst this talented team. They also sponsored, the photographer, the D. J., VN Pharmacy to administer vaccinations and testing, and Santa Claus. Premier Comprehensive Services, LLC- Avery Mitchell who specialize in  high quality and comprehensive Behavioral Health Services that promote personal growth, development, accountability, and positive self-awareness was also present.

Community love was an impressive experience of this event. There were over three-hundred children registered for toys, and the event captured audience of parents, grandparents, and kids. Our guest speaker provided encouraging words of hope and love.

 

Motivational Speaker Inky Johnson shared compelling words about the importance of giving back and being a blessing to others and impacting your family and community.

 

 

DBF 2021 Holiday Treat Festival Video 2

 

Former Atlanta Falcons Harry Douglas shared vital words of overcoming any situation in life, the mind-set of being successful and the importance of parents listening to their kids. Author Dominique Chantel of “Let Love Be Your Guide” spoke about the importance of loving yourself, being kind to yourself, being humble and patience. Harry Peadon of Prime House Direct shared his experience with the Douglas Family valuing family, the importance of parents communicating and building up their children and creating a pathway for their children success. Mr. Douglas an entrepreneur spoke about the importance of investing in your children and they will invest in you. Children and parents also enjoyed autograph signing and pictures with former Atlanta Falcons Harry Douglas and Roddy White.

Our sponsors and volunteers were also responsible for the success of the event. Special recognition to the Decoration Team, Security Team and Toy Distribution Teams that functioned in the event. We appreciate the support and resources provided for us to serve our community. Thank you Chick-fil-A Dwarf House in Jonesboro, GA for giving our volunteers delicious food. We give special thanks for appearance of Urcel Fields- COO of Peach State Health Plan, Georgia State Representative Rhonda Burnough and Clayton County School Board Member Dr. Deatrice D. Haney. We are continuously hopeful from our event more people will take ownership of their health by taking advantage of resources provided, getting vaccinated, and living by sincere love- The Love of God never fails.

By LD

OUR SPONSORS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aja Howard	Just Dance Studios
Alan Lunder	Kathy Pearson
Amy McCracken	Kevin Winston
Bernard & Chondra Mitchell	LaChisa McLean
Cassie Miliner	Laurie Gibbs
Catina Harvey	Law Office of Timothy J. Black
Carvelle Taylor	Lisa Hill
Damion & Lashonda Wise	MA TMarket, LLC
Dr. Betty Norris Kennebrew	Mark Bradshaw
Elnora Houston	Michaela Hyland
Felicia Brown	Pierre Johnson
Grayson Allen	Rachel Davis- Davis & Associates & Tax Financial Service, LLC
Harry & Stephanie Douglas	Ricky Palmer
Harry Douglas IV	Roddy White Keep the Faith Foundation
Helaina Jolly	Ronald Green, CPA
James Walker	Stella Benson
Jason Brookins	Tiana Neal
Jerry France	Tiffany Pitts
Jon Guven	Toney Douglas
Johnathan Bobbett	Tracy Palma-Doran
	Walden Thomas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inspiring Words Spoken by:

 

 

 

 

Our Community Service with Love

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12^th Annual Holiday Treat Festival Event

The Douglas Brothers 12^th Annual Holiday Treat Festival held on December 19, 2020 was phenomenal which blessed many families.  Toys, bikes, books, and candy gift bags were given to approximately 250 children.  Due to COVID pandemic, the event was set up adhering to CDC Guidelines outside event, social distancing, temperature check, mandatory face masks and hand sanitizing.  The Douglas Brothers Foundation (DBF) leadership team were determined to provide a Christmas event of hope and joy for families.  Parents and their children were grateful, and willingly cooperated with toy give-a-way event organized for them.

Our volunteers provided excellent toy distribution service to parents and their children. Parking, entrance into the event, registration check-in and toy gift bags given was organized.  The organization’s CEO Harry Douglas, former Atlanta Falcons and Tennessee Titans Player participated by giving toys, taking photos, and talking to parents and children.

Brothers Harry and Toney believe it's always a blessing to serve and give back to the community especially when God has blessed you to be a blessing to others. Clayton County youth have a revelation of giving back.  Harry thanked and commended the students at Jonesboro High School Band for organizing a toy drive to assist with giving toys. He stated that it is great that young people have a heart to give back and serve their community. Their teamwork and collaboration with other students in the school resulted in a school bus filled with over 475 toys.

This community partnership was a positive impact because many parents faced unemployment due to COVID-19 pandemic and the economy.  Parents were doubtful of this year’s Christmas for their children, but The Douglas Brothers Foundation annual toy give-a-way gave them some relief.

We thank our supporters and sponsors who made this event possible with their toy donations and/or monetary support:

• Jonesboro High School Band, Director Lynel Goodwin
• Chick-fil-A Dwarf House- Jonesboro, GA
• Toys for Tots
• Publix
• Ronald J. Green- CPA
• Country Fresh Farm
• Dick’s Sporting Goods
• Word Voice Youth Organization
• Douglas Property Enterprises, LLC
• Walmart
• Harry Douglas IV
• Toney Douglas
• Harry and Stephanie Douglas

Other Supporters

• Aja Howard
• Amy McCracken
• Angela Holder
• Anna Williams-Wester
• Avery Premier Comprehensive Services, LLC
• Bernard and Chandra Mitchell
• Betty Norris Kennebrew
• BJ Johnson
• Cassie J. Miliner
• Cynthia Anderson- Just Dance Studio
• Dalton Sutton
• Dawana Conethan
• Diana E. Maehlman Studt
• Jason Brookins
• Jon Guven
• Katherine Sawyer
• Lamar Scott
• Loree Hartsfield
• Michaela Hyland
• Rachel Davis
• Stella Benson
• Tiana Neal
• Tiffany Pitts

 

11th Annual Holiday Treat Festival- 2019

The Douglas Brothers Foundation 11^th Annual Holiday Treat Festival was a great success. Former Atlanta Falcons Harry Douglas was present to greet and sign autographs for children. Harry stated he loves giving back to the community.  The organization blessed over 160 children for Christmas with bikes, toys, shoes. The event was held the Douglas Brothers Center in Jonesboro, GA.

We would like to thanks all our volunteers for helping with the event. Also our sponsors: Toys for Tots, Ron Green- CPA, Publix, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Gaila Thompson and Co-workers, Harry Douglas, Toney Douglas and the Douglas Family.  The event creates smiles and love expressions on the faces of mothers, fathers and children. The Douglas Brothers Foundation is looking for donations of toys, bikes and money for next year’s event to serve additional children.  Thank you for your support.

The Douglas Family

 

 

 

10th Annual Holiday Treat Festival

The Douglas Brothers Foundation 10th Annual Holiday Treat Festival event was a great success. The event served over 150 children with toys, bikes and tennis shoes. Former Atlanta Falcons and Tennessee Titans Harry Douglas spoke to children and parents about being barrier breakers in their family. The event was held at the Douglas Brothers Center in Jonesboro, Georgia. Since 2007, The Douglas Brothers Harry and Toney had a desire to give back to their community, and they have been actively serving.

We would like to thank our sponsors who helped made this possible: DICK’s Sporting Goods, Eco-Sneakers, Walmart, Kids Bouncing Things- Locust Grove, the Douglas Family, Harry and Toney Douglas, Stephanie Douglas, Harry Douglas III, Ron Green- CPA, Country Fresh Farm, Publix, Toys for Tots, Douglas Brothers Foundation, and Douglas Property Enterprises, LLC. We especially thank our volunteers for their dedication and commitment that made the event a great success.

The Douglas Family

 

 

 

9th Annual Holiday Treat Festival

The Douglas Brothers Foundation 9th Annual Holiday Treat Festival was a great success. The event blessed over two hundred children with toys, bikes and meals for children and their parents. The foundation's CEOs- Harry Douglas former Atlanta Falcons currently Tennessee Titans, and brother Toney Douglas former NBA player currently in Europe are passionate and love to give and serve their community.

This year’s theme”Family is Valuable” sets the tone of demonstrating love. The holiday treat event was held at the Douglas Brothers Foundation Center in Morrow, GA on December 23, 2017. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas with much effort and sacrifice did an awesome job hosting the event. They expressed much thanks to their Event Coordinator Angela Holder, volunteers for their great support, participants for being humble and thankful, and the sponsors. Everyone played a part in ensuring each child experienced a great Christmas with their bikes and toys.

The president of the foundation Mrs. Stephanie Douglas stated,”It’s a blessing to serve families and bring smiles to their faces, especially mothers who are challenged.” The Douglas family enjoys blessing those who are less fortunate.

The Douglas Brothers Foundation, Inc. is requesting for donations for next year’s Holiday Treat Festival and the Back- to-School Bash events. If you would like to bless a child, please visit the website to donate your tax deductible amount at www.douglasbrothers.org.

We are also seeking new and dedicated volunteers who love to feed and assist in community events. Please complete the “Contact Us” section to submit your information.

Thank you for helping us ”Build Today’s Youth for Tomorrow.”

The Douglas Family