Vincent Country
Safe Zone
VINCENT COUNTRY
A Safe Place Where Kids Can be Kids
Vincent Country Safe Zone Activity Day is a Love Thy Neighbor CDC event co-founded by Troy and Tommi Vincent designed to be safe place where kids can be kids. The Vincent Country Safe Zone Activity Day provides a safe haven for students K-5th (unless otherwise noted) grades living in under resourced areas in close proximity to the NFL Super Bowl activities. The students from this partner school will enjoy a day of fun, food, and sports activities (including NFL Flag).
Garyville Mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet School and 5th Ward Elementary School
A recap of our 2025 Vincent Country Safe Zone Activity Day with school partner, Garyville MMS under the leadership of Dr. Kara Lawson. In addition to our partnership, Garyville MMS hosted the teachers and students from Fifth Ward Elementary, under the leadership of Principal Rajean Butler.
Years of Impact
For almost a decade, Love Thy Neighbor has run Vincent Country Safe Zone Activity Day and impacted so many children. Staff and teachers all across the nation have had the chance to make a meaningful difference in a kids life.
7
States Across
the Nation
4,780
Students
638
Staff & Teachers
729K
Wishlist Contributions
8+
Years of
Community Impact
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
One Student at a Time
Understanding first hand the power of educators role in a student’s journey, the Vincents, along with corporate partners, have positively impacted several elementary school communities across the nation. Educators possess a remarkable ability to shift the trajectory of their students, guiding them toward a future brimming with potential and promise. By fostering a belief in their abilities, educators ignite a spark of ambition, helping students to cultivate resilience and critical thinking skills that are essential for success. This transformative journey not only empowers individuals but also creates a ripple effect, as confident and capable students step into the world ready to make a meaningful impact.
Past Events
PRESENTING
Our 2025 Muralist: Vitus Shell
Vitus Shell is a mixed-media collage painter born in Monroe, LA, where he lives and works. His work is geared toward the black experience, giving agency to people from this community through powerful images deconstructing, sampling, and remixing identity, civil rights, and contemporary black culture. He received a BFA from Memphis College of Art, in 2000 and an MFA from the University of Mississippi, in 2008.
See some of Vitus’ past murals below.
Miami, FL
Phoenix, AZ
Long Beach, CA
Long Beach, CA
New Orleans, LA