Author: Stacye Trout

Dr. Denise Bynum, director of the nursing program at Northwest Mississippi Community College, and other representatives of the institution received a grant to cap a grand total of $235,500 given from the Shoot … Continued

Sumner, Miss. August 17, 2016 – The Community Foundation has announced the formation of new scholarship award to celebrate the memory of the Tallahatchie County man who became its first … Continued

Each year, Volunteer Northwest Mississippi hosts an event to observe the 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance and there are big plans in the works to make this year … Continued

Tunica and Quitman Counties have something in common…they are working toward a coordinated  health strategy that will bring together patients, physicians and practitioners, with community groups and churches.  The goal is … Continued

Lamont was living with five siblings  in an impoverished single-parent home when he followed his brothers to C2k ministries in Mound Bayou. After joining the afterschool program, Lamont’s struggles with … Continued

The Community Foundation is excited to announce an upcoming health training. It is sponsored by the Regional Health Council, with funding from a generous grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. … Continued

Hernando, Miss. July 20, 2016 – The Community Digital Scholars Program reached over 15,000 students across Northwest Mississippi during the 2015-16 school year. The program of the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi … Continued

Clarksdale’s Baby University, a program of Spring Initiative, last month graduated 14 young mothers or to-be-mothers.  They participated (along with dads and extended family members) in a nine-week course with … Continued

Clarksdale’s Expo Center, now home to Coahoma County Youth Outreach (CCYO), has seen a lot of action this summer with over 200 youth each day coming through its doors.  According … Continued

The Community Foundation’s Box Project connects hundreds of Delta residents in poverty with mentoring sponsors from 46 states. Going back to school can be quite a challenging time for these … Continued