Our Why
Community Confetti Initiative was founded from firsthand experience. Through years of serving and engaging with families in our community, Heather, Sabrina, and Shawna have witnessed a growing and deeply felt need among youth—especially during life’s special occasions.
Too many families are facing impossible choices between paying for basic necessities, like utilities, and providing a simple gift to celebrate their child. These moments, which should be filled with joy and affirmation, are often overshadowed by stress, lack, and hardship.
We believe that every child deserves to feel celebrated, valued, and remembered. By stepping in upstream, we aim to fill this gap—not as a handout, but as a hand up—offering support that restores dignity, strengthens families, and creates meaningful moments of joy.
Our work is also rooted in prevention. With Kentucky ranking among the top states in the nation for child abuse, we recognize that financial strain and unmet needs can contribute to environments of stress and instability. By meeting families where they are and providing tangible support, we strive to ease burdens, foster connection, and play a small but meaningful role in reducing risk factors.
At its core, our “why” is simple: when we invest in celebrating youth, we invest in stronger families, healthier communities, and a future where every child knows they matter.
Heather Gray
Co-Founder, President
Heather Gray is a passionate community advocate, small business owner, and co-founder of Community Confetti Initiative. Through her years of hands-on work with families and youth, she has developed a deep understanding of the real challenges many in the community face—especially when it comes to celebrating life’s meaningful moments.
Heather’s heart for service is rooted in creating opportunities for children to feel seen, valued, and celebrated, regardless of their circumstances. She believes that small acts of intentional kindness can make a lasting impact and help shift outcomes upstream for youth and families.
In addition to her nonprofit work, Heather has built strong connections within the local community through her entrepreneurial efforts, using her platform to bring people together for a greater purpose. Her leadership is driven by compassion, creativity, and a commitment to strengthening families and building a more connected, supportive community.
Sabrina Davis
Co-Founder, Secretary
With over 16 years of dedicated experience in child abuse prevention and a career in the mental health field spanning since 2009, Sabrina has committed her professional life to advocacy, education, and strengthening families and communities. As a highly experienced trainer, presenter, and facilitator, she has led numerous workshops, trainings, and collaborative initiatives focused on prevention, awareness, ethical practice, and community empowerment.
Throughout her career, she has worked to equip professionals, parents, and organizations with the tools and knowledge needed to create safer, healthier environments for children and families. Her passion for education and prevention is matched by her ability to connect with diverse audiences, making complex and sensitive topics approachable, impactful, and actionable. All of these attributes is why Sabrina is all in for supporting the teens and youth in our community through the Community Confetti Initiative.
In addition to her professional accomplishments, Sabrina is a devoted wife and proud mother of three. She brings both personal compassion and professional expertise to her work, believing that meaningful change begins with connection, understanding, and a commitment to serving others.
Shawna Major
Treasurer
Shawna was born and raised in Hopkinsville, KY. She graduated from HHS in 2007. Shawna also is an alumni of HCC and Murray State University. She holds a Bachelor’s in Social Work. She is married to Kenneth Major collectively they have 6 children. Since 2019 she's had the privilege of being the Youth Service Center Coordinator at CCHS, and she is very excited to be apart of the New CCHS holding the same position. In this role, she is able to see first hand the impact that Community Confetti Initiative will make on the youth in our community.