New Scholarship at the Community Foundation

The Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi is pleased to announce a new scholarship serving students in Bolivar County. The scholarship has been established by a Memphis Clinical Pharmacist, Patrice Pritchett … Continued

After-school program improves students’ reading levels

A free, daily after-school program downtown is helping students improve their reading levels. Spring Initiative is a nonprofit program for students who can benefit the most from additional help, said … Continued

DeSoto Arts Council establishes building fund

A challenge gift of $10,000 from Fairway Independent Mortgage and Cooke Insurance has established the DeSoto Arts Council’s Boost the Building Fund at the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi. It … Continued

Coopwood chairs Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi

The Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi announced that Scott Coopwood was elected chairman for 2017 by its Board of Directors. The Foundation receives tax-deductible contributions from hundreds of donors to … Continued

Creating an Endowment with the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi

Did you know that can create an endowment with the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi? There are a lot of great reasons to create an endowment, here are the top … Continued

Don’t forget to register for Shoot for the Heart!

  Do you like shooting sporting clays? Do you want to have fun and support a cause that matters? Join us on Thursday, April 20, for the 18th Annual Shoot for … Continued

Noah’s Gift Announcement

What an exciting time to be involved with Noah’s Gift! Whether you are a volunteer, participant, donor, sponsor, or friend, we are excited to announce another round of grants! The … Continued

Crystal Ball 2017 a huge success!!!!

The 17th annual Crystal Ball attracted another sell-out crowd of 1,000 and netted about $150,000 to assist 400 charitable causes through the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi.  The black-tie gala … Continued

Spring Initiative of Clarksdale named 2016 Non Profit of the Year

The 17th Crystal Ball will provide the backdrop to honor four outstanding Community Stars of Northwest Mississippi.  The Crystal Ball helps over 420 nonprofit organizations and causes through the Community … Continued

Dorothy Grady-Scarbrough to be honored as “Woman of the Year” at 2017 Crystal Ball

The 17th Crystal Ball will provide the backdrop to honor four outstanding Community Stars of Northwest Mississippi.  The Crystal Ball helps over 420 nonprofit organizations and causes through the Community … Continued