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… read more →
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… read more →
A $10,000 grant was made to the Tutwiler Community Education Center to assist with programming at the Center which includes summer and after school programs, Teen Helper program, and athletic, music and… read more →
Applications for Grants through the Community Foundation are due quarterly: February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1. These grants are applicable to non-profits in areas of our 11… read more →
The Community Foundation was honored last month at the STEM Education Leadership Awards presented by Nasdaq and EverFi at the Nasdaq Marketsite in New York City. The award recognizes the… read more →
Right! From The Start will continue work in the Delta through a new $1.9 million W.K. Kellogg Foundation grant to the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi. The initiative will work… read more →
Jonestown, Miss. June 7, 2016– The Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi presented a check for $10,000 to the Jonestown Family Center for Education and Wellness for its work with early… read more →
On Friday, the Coahoma County Diaper Bank opened its doors at a ribbon cutting ceremony at its new facility at 651 Evelyn St. The diaper bank is a collaboration of… read more →
As a sell-out crowd looked on, the 16th annual Crystal Ball, DeSoto County’s largest fundraiser, netted a near-record amount for charitable activities through auction items and showcased individuals and nonprofit… read more →
The Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi provides management of Endowments, donor-advised funds, and other funds assisting more than 400 charitable organizations throughout its 11-county service area. Tom Pittman, Community Foundation… read more →