Col. Chris Gilliard, Pinelake Church sponsor Hinds County 2026 youth camp
The Hinds County Sheriff’s Office thanked Col. Chris Gilliard (MHP Ret.) and Pinelake Church for sponsoring the 2026 Hinds County Sheriff’s Office Youth Warrior Camp, according to a Facebook post from the agency. The post said the sponsorship is a generous contribution to an annual summer program that engages local youth.
The Youth Warrior Camp is one of several community outreach efforts typically led by sheriff’s offices to provide structured activities, mentorship and positive engagement for children and teenagers during summer months. Organizers say partnerships with faith-based groups and retired law enforcement can help expand programming and resources.
Pinelake Church is a Mississippi-based congregation known for community outreach and volunteer work across multiple campuses, and Col. Chris Gilliard is identified in the post as retired from the Mississippi Highway Patrol. The sheriff’s office said it is thankful for the continued support and partnership.
Community sponsorships like this can help sustain recurring youth programs and strengthen ties between law enforcement and residents. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
