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
Category: News
Community Foundation taps new board members
The Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi has elected four new Directors to serve three-year terms on its Board. They join 15 other Board members to govern the 501.c.3 charitable foundation, … Continued
Coahoma County Diaper Bank opens
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
Crystal Ball shines light on ‘Stars’
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
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