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
Category: Health
Vaccination Transportation Initiative launched by Pam Chatman with grant from Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi
The Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi announced this week its latest COVID-19 relief effort in partnership with Pam Chatman, of Cleveland, Mississippi, and Rev. Frederick Ford with the St. Paul … Continued
Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi’s response to the Coronavirus
In response to the coronavirus health crisis, the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi is seeking donations to feed the youth in each of its eleven counties served. Since hosting a … Continued
Wiping out hunger includes army of volunteers
The effort of eradicating hunger in DeSoto County and the greater Mississippi Delta region has enlisted an army of volunteers, who were recognized Wednesday during a special mini-grant awards luncheon … Continued
Moving for healthy living
The Regional Health Council (RHC), a program of the Community Foundation, sponsored a dynamic training on August 31, 2016 at the James C. Kennedy Wellness Center in Charleston. Michael Kuczala … Continued
Community Foundation starts a Delta Conversation with distinguished newsman Tom Brokaw
Cleveland, Miss. –Journalist and author Tom Brokaw is set to kick off the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi’s first Delta Conversation. This lunch event will focus on the health issues that … Continued
Shoot For The Heart dollars to boost Nursing Program
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
‘Partners for Health’ model expansion
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
Regional Health Training coming Aug. 31
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
Baby University graduates class
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