The Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi granted Senatobia Middle School $5,000 toward construction of a new track. The grant funds came from Healthy Kids Healthy Communities, a program of the … Continued
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4 Rivers Fresh Foods to provide access to local produce
4 Rivers Fresh Foods will provide a convenient way for residents to buy locally grown and produced food. A project of the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi, the food hub … Continued
Regional Health Council awards 2nd quarter health champion
The Regional Health Council, a program of the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi and funded through the W.K.Kellogg Foundation, was pleased to award its 2nd quarter Health Champion Award to … Continued
Local mayor, teacher, and community foundation represented at national meeting
Mayor Phil Malone of Byhalia represented Marshall County at the 2013 Healthy Kids Healthy Communities meeting in Louisville, KY May 28-31, 2013. Also attending were Brandi Shappley, physical education teacher … Continued
Mississippi Children’s Home Services receives donation from Taste of DeSoto
The Taste of DeSoto, a fund managed through the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi, recently donated $10,000 to the Mississippi Children’s Home Services. The mission is to improve the lives … Continued
Financial literacy scholarship recipient among only 15 in nation
Financial Services Roundtable Foundation scholarships were recently announced. Only 15 students across the nation were chosen. Of those 15, nine were Everfi certified. Cassie Brading, of Lewisburg High School in DeSoto … Continued
Learning Garden established through two grants
Children, youth, and adults will reap the benefits of a new Learning Garden developed by the DeSoto County Masters Gardeners Association. The Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi, through two childhood … Continued
American Liver Foundation prospers in honor of transplant recipient
The Taste of DeSoto was pleased to donate $5,000 to the American Liver Foundation – Mid South Division. The donation was made in honor of Tim Mote, a liver transplant … Continued
Taste of DeSoto to benefit DeSoto County shelter
The Taste of DeSoto was pleased to donate $10,000 to LoveWorks 25:40. The funds will be used to give the homeless a transitional home and provide assistance in education, employment, … Continued
Josh Ose Shenanigans 5K Run reaps two scholarships
Kristen Black and Anna Johnson each received a $1,000 scholarship through the Josh Ose Scholarship Fund managed by the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi. They are seniors at Hernando High … Continued