Higher Is Waiting Nonprofit Organization
UPCOMING EVENT! AUGUST 9th 2025
Shaping the Future: A Community Empowerment Extravaganza
📅 Saturday, August 9th, 2025
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 205 Breckenridge St, Henderson, NC 27536 (OUTDOORS)
Join us for Shaping the Future: A Community Empowerment Extravaganza—a dynamic back-to-school event designed to uplift, inspire, and support families across our Tier One community.
Hosted by Higher Is Waiting Nonprofit Organization, under the leadership of 17-year-old Executive Director Jayden Watkins, this event is more than a giveaway—it’s a movement.
We’re expecting over 2,000 attendees to take part in this exciting day, which will include:
🎒 500 FREE Backpacks filled with essential school supplies!
🍔 Local Vendors & Food Trucks serving up delicious eats
🎤 Live Talent Show showcasing incredible youth performances
🎓 Scholarships & Exciting Giveaways
💉 FREE Health Screenings for all ages
🤝 Community Resources & fun activities for the whole family!
This is a FREE family-friendly event designed to empower youth and equip families. Come out and celebrate the power of unity, education, and hope!
For questions, contact Jayden Watkins: 📧 iamjaydenwatkins@gmail.com
📱 (252) 425-0354
CLICK THIS LINK TO VOLUNTEER: https://forms.gle/dts6nxYMNn3oz74KA
CLICK THIS LINK TO BE IN THE TALENT SHOW: https://forms.gle/iWmCXjJZxEw9LXtP7
Shaping The Future - Presenting Sponsor - Margier White State Farm 234 Raleigh Rd
We are honored to have Margier White State Farm Insurance as the Presenting Sponsor of Shaping The Future: A Community Empowerment Extravaganza. Margier White is a dedicated community leader whose support is helping bring this powerful day of impact to life.
👉 Support those who support the community by getting your insurance coverage through Margier White – State Farm Insurance, located at 234 Raleigh Road, Henderson, NC. Whether it's auto, home, or life insurance—you’ll be in great hands with a team that truly cares.
Mission
Jayden A. Watkins officially incorporated Higher Is Waiting 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization on January 4th, 2024. Higher Is Waiting 's mission is to educate, equip, and empower individuals, with a strong emphasis on supporting youth. The organization is committed to providing disadvantaged individuals with essential resources, offering mentorship to youth, and hosting faith-based events to foster confidence, personal growth, and community impact.
Regular Programs
- EMPOWERED teen Bible study and mentorship group
- Quarterly in-kind donations to underserved shelters and people in need
- Quarterly faith-based events opened to the public
- Yearly community book bag giveaway & school resource event
- Yearly scholarships for college students or those pursuing extracurricular activities.
Board of Directors
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & PRESIDENT - Jayden Watkins
VICE PRESIDENT - Dr. Shannon Bullock
SECRETARY - Deborah Davis-Allen
VICE SECRETARY - Katrina Tunstall
TREASURER - Crystal Richardson
BOARD MEMBERS: Latannya Joyner, Victor Clifton and Bratanya Simmons
