Through a generous grant from the Scarlet Pearl Casino, the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi has established a fund to support the Advanced STEM Access Program, an innovative program that … Continued
Category: Youth
Take Me Out to the Ballgame
What better way to support the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi than going to a Memphis Redbirds Game? You will have the chance to see the Redbirds take on the … Continued
$100,000 matching grant from Walton Family Foundation awarded to the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi
Grant helps match $3,000 raised by elementary and high school students for food pantry in Senatobia, Tate County, Mississippi April 24, 2020, Hernando, MS – The Community Foundation of Northwest … Continued
C2K Ministries partners with FEED Northwest Mississippi during pandemic
Courtesy of C2K Ministries in Mound Bayou, MS On Saturday, May 2, 2020, The Social Six is sponsoring a run/walk to help non-profits in rural and impoverished communities continue their … Continued
Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi’s response to the Coronavirus
In response to the coronavirus health crisis, the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi is seeking donations to feed the youth in each of its eleven counties served. Since hosting a … Continued
New Fund Established to Increase College Access in Delta Counties
The Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi has received a grant of $50,000 from the Woodward Hines Education Foundation (WHEF) to fund activities that increase college awareness and create pathways to … Continued
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
Volunteers in the House
Volunteer Northwest Mississippi has been attending open house meeting at area high schools to make sure students know about the many volunteer opportunities available and how taking advantage of … Continued
Coahoma Youth Opportunities
The Expo Center in Clarksdale, home to Coahoma County Youth Outreach, saw a lot of action this summer with serving over 200 youth each day. … Continued
DeSoto County School Branching out
Drive up to Pleasant Hill Elementary School in DeSoto County and you might think it is just another elementary school. But, drive around the school … Continued