Community Events
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This Easter, Captain of My Soul foundation is giving families a chance to win big while spreading joy in our community! Participants can enter our Easter Shopping Spree Raffle for just $1 per ticket. One lucky winner will receive a 1-minute shopping spree at a local supermarket. Whatever you can load into your cart in 60 seconds is yours! Proceeds support our youth development programs and help us continue creating opportunities that uplift and empower families. Enter to win, support a great cause, and make this Eater holiday even more special!
Congratulations to the winner of the Memorial Day Weekends $500 grocery shopping spree!
— Thank you for your contribution to the Captain of My Soul Foundation
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The Captain of My Soul Agriculture & Forestry Workforce Development Summer Camp is a free, hands-on educational experience designed to introduce youth and families to career opportunities in agriculture and forestry while building practical workforce skills. Taking place on June 6, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at 3311 Judge Brown Road in Valley, Alabama, this one-day camp offers participants the opportunity to explore two engaging learning tracks. The Forestry Track will cover the history of forestry, environmental conservation, sustainable land management, and outdoor exploration of local forested areas. The Agriculture Track will focus on gardening safety, measurement techniques, essential gardening tools, and the hands-on construction and planting of a raised garden bed. Sponsored by Walmart and Alabama A&M University, this inaugural event aims to inspire the next generation of leaders by providing meaningful exposure to agriculture, forestry, environmental stewardship, and workforce development in a fun and interactive setting.
Captain of My Soul Agriculture & Forestry Workforce Development Initiative Fall 2026 Tree Planting Workshop
The Captain of My Soul Agriculture & Forestry Workforce Development Initiative held a Tree planting event for mentees in the community. This experience provided mentees with valuable knowledge and hands on experience related to planting and caring for trees. Participants began with an informative workshop discussing the importance of trees and learning about various species and their ideal planting conditions. Mentees then received guidance on the proper techniques for planting, including soil preparation, measuring depth, proper compaction, and watering.
Each mentee had the opportunity to participate in each step of the tree planting process. Throughout the event meaningful discussions on career pathways in agriculture and forestry fostered connections between mentors and mentees. This initiative not only equipped young men with essential skills but also encouraged a sense of responsibility toward the environment, promoting sustainable practices within the community.
