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
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New tax law assists charitable donors
A new law passed by Congress makes it easier for Americans to give to causes they care about, according to Tom Pittman, President and CEO of the Community Foundation of … Continued
Community Foundation spotlighted on Southaven Chamber Radio Show
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
RiverKings create legacy
The Mississippi RiverKings have created a legacy of giving back to the greater Mid-South community in the decade and a half since moving across the state line from Memphis into … Continued
All started with a small Community Foundation grant
Three years ago, University of Mississippi alum Dr. Catherine Woodyard sparked a change for Charleston, a town afflicted by high rates of chronic diseases including obesity, hypertension and diabetes. fast … Continued
One Sponsor Family
My mom was always so generous with her time, her spirit, her dollars. She used to do a lot of volunteer work, and always looked for ways to help those … Continued
Crystal Ball to create “Wonderland”
The 15th annual Crystal Ball’s “Wonderland” is taking shape quickly for a fun evening of charitable fundraising for Northwest Mississippi. The gala assists the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi and … Continued
First Tennessee Foundation grants $15,000 to Community Foundation
Ten DeSoto County non-profits received a grant from the First Tennessee Foundation Current Giving Fund managed by the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi. The non-profits included House of Grace, Palmer … Continued
CLARKSDALE BLUES STUDENTS WIN A NATIONAL ARTS AWARD
The Delta Blues Museum Arts and Education Program in Clarksdale was announced Monday as a winner of the 2014 National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award. Twelve community-based organizations that … Continued
Save the Children awarded Community Foundation Grant
Save the Children’s Early Steps to Success Program received a $5,000 grant to provide early learning and development opportunities for children at Brooks Elementary School in Duncan. The site currently … Continued