CLARKSDALE, MISS. – July 2025 – Individuals from across the United States who are passionate about the future of the Delta gathered in Clarksdale, Mississippi, for a two-day Delta Regional … Continued
Category: Education
Owners of World-Class Manufacturing Company Saf-T-Cart Based in Coahoma County Start $1 Million Dollar Endowment with Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi
CLARKSDALE, MS NOVEMBER 2024—Donors Jimmy Walker, Sr. and Helen Walker spoke to the Board and Staff about the mission behind starting a $1 million dollar endowment with the Community … Continued
Take Me Out to the Ballgame
What better way to support the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi than going to a Memphis Redbirds Game? You will have the chance to see the Redbirds take on the … Continued
Charley Pride: Star of Hope airs on PBS Friday, February 12th
The Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi invites you to help honor the late Charley Pride by watching CHARLEY PRIDE: STAR OF HOPE on WKNO TV Channel 10.1, Friday, February 12th … Continued
New Fund Established to Increase College Access in Delta Counties
The Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi has received a grant of $50,000 from the Woodward Hines Education Foundation (WHEF) to fund activities that increase college awareness and create pathways to … Continued
The Marks Project receives $25,000 for Youth Summer Enrichment Program
The Marks Project receives $25,000 for Youth Summer Enrichment Program The Marks Project, through the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi, was awarded a $25,000 FedEx Corp. grant. The funds will … Continued
Two Spring Initiative Students Need Your Help
Two Spring Initiative students have graduated from Piney Woods School and need help to attend Mississippi State. Spring Initiative empowers children, youth, and families in Clarksdale and the North Mississippi … Continued
Delta Grace receives Community Foundation grant
Delta Grace received a $1,500 grant from the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi’s Endowment for the Future of Northwest Mississippi to continue their work in the communities of Sunflower and … Continued
New Scholarship at the Community Foundation
The Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi is pleased to announce a new scholarship serving students in Bolivar County. The scholarship has been established by a Memphis Clinical Pharmacist, Patrice Pritchett … Continued
Volunteers in the House
Volunteer Northwest Mississippi has been attending open house meeting at area high schools to make sure students know about the many volunteer opportunities available and how taking advantage of … Continued