What's Happening at TMCHF!
Stay updated with what’s happening with the Tyler Matthew Curtis Hill Foundation.
From scholarship fundraising events and Historically Black Colleges and Universities tours to local educational workshops, this is your hub for the latest happenings. Learn about upcoming events, cultural programs and educational workshops that are shaping the future of our students. Whether you are a college athlete, a proud parent or guardian or a community member, our news and events connect you directly to the heartbeat of TMCHF. Tune in for regular updates and never miss out on the stories that make TMCHF a place of discovery, growth and opportunity.
Past Event Highlights!
Annual Holiday Gift Wrapping Fundraiser and Holiday Gift Basket Raffle
December 20th, 21st and 24th, 2025 | Holiday Raffle: December 24th, 2025
# Reflection on the Annual Holiday Gift Wrapping Fundraiser
Looking back on the Annual Holiday Gift Wrapping Fundraiser, which took place on December 20th, 21st, and 24th, it is clear that the dedication of our volunteers in wrapping gifts for holiday shoppers truly paid off. The strong turnout and support from Gurnee Mills Mall shoppers significantly contributed to the event's success, which aimed to raise funds for the Tyler Matthew Curtis Hill Foundation.
On the final day of the gift wrapping event, we also offered shoppers the opportunity to participate in our Holiday Gift Basket Raffle, further supporting our goal to raise scholarship funds. We have captured some exciting highlights that reflect the lively atmosphere and joy experienced by everyone involved. A heartfelt thank you to all our volunteers and supporters of both holiday fundraising events.
..And the winner is...Mr. Paul Howlett!!!
2025 HBCU TOUR SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT - JUSTIN CRAIGEN, JR.
Congratulations to Justin Craigen Jr. for being awarded the esteemed HBCU tour $1000 scholarship from the Tyler Matthew Curtis Hill Foundation! We are so proud of you and can’t wait to see all the amazing things you accomplish by gaining this meaningful and invaluable exposure. Justin is currently a sophomore at Warren Township High School in Gurnee, IL and aside from playing football, his main interest is fashion design and plans on majoring in this field when he attends college.
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The Tyler Matthew Curtis Hill Foundation supports and invests in the future of our young scholars every year since 2017. This opportunity is life-changing, and we celebrate this incredible achievement with joy and Tyler's Legacy pride!
We also like to thank the Artis Yancey HBCU Tour (Waukegan Township) for recognizing the Tyler Matthew Curtis Hill Foundation, Inc as a distinguished $1000 (plus) club member.
We are honored and pleased to continuously support our youth educational journey. Tyler's Legacy matters in every child we reach.
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BIG shout out to two amazing Queens RaNelle Griffin and Shellis LaLa Presley for making the TMCHF apparel (hat & tshirt that Justin is pictured holding). We love it and look forward to future business with the Hat Turners!!! #HBCUScholarship #TylerLegacy #FutureLeader #EducationMatters #BELIEVE10 #recipientJustinCraigenJr