Making Memphis a Better Place!

The Boll Weevil Charity Foundation was created by the Secret Order of Boll Weevils. Originally formed in 1966 as a support group of Carnival Memphis (Cotton Carnival) the Secret Order of Boll Weevils has evolved into a community service outreach group. We visit hospitals, schools, special needs programs, retirement communities, and more – and no matter where we go, our mission remains the same: to share a moment of cheer, hope, and encouragement with those in need.

Over the last 50 years, we have been given the amazing opportunity to work with numerous organizations and causes that strive to make Memphis a better place. Through these friendships, we have learned that we can give more than just our time. With this realization we have decided to create the Boll Weevil Charity Foundation. The purpose of the BWCF is to raise charitable donations, which will be distributed through financial gifts and projects that will support other like-minded organizations in our community.

An illustration of how the BWCF will operate is “Operation Blue Christmas.” OBC was a project which we accomplished during this last holiday season, with the help of the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, Memphis Police Department, and Target stores. We chose ten inner-city families who were burglarized in early December. Once we learned what was stolen, we raised donations and purchased items to replace what each family had lost. We traveled with the police officers and surprised the families with their new gifts. It was an incredible way to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas.  ​

Our sincere hope is that with the creation of the Boll Weevil Charitable Foundation, we will be able to create and contribute to new opportunities like “Operation Blue Christmas” on a regular basis and do our part to make Memphis a great place to call home. ​

Purpose and Mission

To provide assistance to the mid-south community by means of financial support, goods and services, and spiritual uplifting.  ​