Category: Health

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

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

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

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 … Continued

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 … Continued

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 … Continued

Hernando, Miss. June 13, 2016– The Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi recently awarded a $2,500 grant to the ARC of Northwest Mississippi from this spring’s 12th Annual Taste of DeSoto … Continued

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 … Continued

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 … Continued

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 … Continued