We provide a range of programs in Southern Oklahoma and North Texas to support children in our community, including Christmas gifts, luggage assistance, school supplies, and healthcare services.
How You Can Help
You can support The Payton Project by donating, volunteering your time, or joining our events to help make a difference for children in need.
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Why We’re Here
The Payton Project was created to ensure every child feels loved, supported, and included, no matter their circumstances. Inspired by Krysten Brown’s journey with her son Payton, our mission is to give children the opportunities and essentials they deserve, from school supplies to holiday joy.
What our Community is Saying
Over the years, we have helped hundreds of children and families overcome financial, medical, and social challenges. Our success stories are a testament to the impact of our programs and the dedication of our team and supporters.
Jami
There are no words that express our gratitude for Krysten, who, at the time, was not even known to us. Her ability to express compassion and help fulfill the needs of a family such as ours with our son Gage and his incredible cancer journey was incredible. She drew so many people together for one family. Our family friends and extended family are truly humbled and thankful for Krysten. When we went through that confusing and painful time, she was faithful to be with us in every way possible, even until the victory.
We met as strangers, but are forever friends.
Tracie
I am very thankful my four kids were able to be a part of the Angel Tree. Our family went through a very hard time with losing my grandma, my husband, who was my kids stepdad who made a huge impact on all of our lives, my dad who passed suddenly, and also their grandpa who they were really close with. These four deaths all happened within weeks of each other. I knew there would be no way I would be able to get them presents myself with everything that had happened. I am so thankful that someone reached out to me just to make sure that it was okay to put them on the tree. The kids loved everything they got for Christmas that year.
Krysten is an amazing person with a big heart who wants to help anyone and everyone in any way she can. She made a huge impact on my kids and me in such a hard time.
Brittany
Krysten is an inspiration. The things that she does for communities, both big and small, is amazing and we need more people like her! The Angel Tree event she does is a knock out EVERY year.
To say that we are blessed to have Krysten in our community is an understatement!
Katie
We were fortunate enough to receive Angel Tree gifts last year and it made my kids day. They loved everything they got and were happy to have something for Christmas. We couldn't afford much and what The Payton Project did made my kids have a big smile!
Capturing Smiles
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