Community Foundation’s 2018 Crystal Ball Breaks All Records

Hernando, MS —The Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi’s 18th annual black-tie Crystal Ball event, held on Jan. 20, had a record-breaking year with a sellout crowd of close to 1,100, … Continued

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  Every purchase you make at any one of Giving Assistant’s 3,000+ popular online retailers can be transformed into a meaningful donation to Community Foundation of NW Mississippi. Giving Assistant … Continued

Hernando box project saves lives

Everyone wishes to have a brightly-colored box underneath the Christmas tree this Yuletide season, and at least one Mid-South nonprofit makes sure that boxes destined to brighten someone’s day come … Continued

Award –winning actress to be honored at 2018 Crystal Ball

The 18th annual Crystal Ball will honor Mississippi native and Emmy Award-winning actress Sela Ward. Four local Community Stars will also be honored at the fundraiser to aid over 400 … Continued

Lucy Janoush loses battle with Cancer

Lucy Richardson Janoush, 60, of Cleveland passed away Sunday, September 17, 2017, at her home. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 20, 2017, at First … Continued

Northwest Mississippi Community College receives $40,000

  The Northwest Mississippi Community College Division of Nursing received a check for $40,000 from the Shoot for the Heart fundraiser held in April. The Shoot for the Heart event … Continued

DeSoto County organizations receive grants to fight against hunger

The first DeSoto County Hunger summit held in April presented through a partnership between the Community foundation of Northwest Mississippi, DeSoto County Regional Health Council, and Volunteer Northwest Mississippi (a … Continued

Continuing Education Luncheon Featuring Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann

  The Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi wants to be a resource for professional advisors in our community.  CFNM is a local organization with deep roots in the community, a professional … 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

Community Foundation Receives Education Innovation Award

Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi Receives Education Innovation Award Presented by EVERFI at Nasdaq  Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi was honored at the Education Innovation Awards presented by EVERFI, Inc. … Continued