The gym of Winnfield First Assembly of God was the scene of Winn’s Annual Back to School Bash on Friday, July 11, 2025, with school and hygiene supplies, information about local health and educational services, snacks and fun on water slides provided for all in attendance. Local musician and DJ Franklin Williams provided musical entertainment and background for the event.

This annual event is organized and sponsored by local charitable organization Caring & Sharing in Unity in collaboration with the Winn Parish Healthy Initiatives Coalition. 

154 persons in attendance received supplies and information from the following exhibitors and organizations: Louisiana Political Museum and Hall of Fame, Strengthening Families family training program, Winn Community Health Center, Lincoln Heritage Life Insurance and Connie Health-Medicare, the Winn Parish Library, Winn Parish School Board, Louisiana Mental Health Association, the Louisiana State Bar Association’s Lagniappe Law Lab and Justice Bus, Eckerd Connects, Louisiana Human Services District, the Winn Parish Sheriff’s Office, Louisiana Department of Health WIC program, Winn Parish Medical Center and its clinics, Winn Wellness Center and Winn Rural Health, the Pilot Club of Winnfield, the Lion’s Club of Winnfield, the Domestic Abuse Resistance Training program and Caring and Sharing in Unity for Our Community.

Two water slides proved a big hit with the children in attendance and everyone enjoyed nachos, hot dogs, popcorn and snow cones.

“Winnfield First Assembly of God has been a huge support for Caring & Sharing in Unity in every event we organize and sponsor. We are especially grateful for their allowing us the use of their multi-purpose gym free of charge for this event,” said organizer Mary Lou Blackley, a member of Caring & Sharing and the Winn Healthy Initiatives Coalition. “We could never thank them enough for all they do for us and this community!”