Sumner, Miss. August 17, 2016 – The Community Foundation has announced the formation of new scholarship award to celebrate the memory of the Tallahatchie County man who became its first … Continued
Category: Youth
Held-back to head-of-the-pack
Lamont was living with five siblings in an impoverished single-parent home when he followed his brothers to C2k ministries in Mound Bayou. After joining the afterschool program, Lamont’s struggles with … Continued
Community Digital Scholars Program celebrates progress in DeSoto County Schools
Hernando, Miss. July 20, 2016 – The Community Digital Scholars Program reached over 15,000 students across Northwest Mississippi during the 2015-16 school year. The program of the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi … Continued
Coahoma County Youth Outreach reaches Coahoma youth
Clarksdale’s Expo Center, now home to Coahoma County Youth Outreach (CCYO), has seen a lot of action this summer with over 200 youth each day coming through its doors. According … Continued
Back to School Sponsorship
The Community Foundation’s Box Project connects hundreds of Delta residents in poverty with mentoring sponsors from 46 states. Going back to school can be quite a challenging time for these … Continued
Tutwiler Community Education Center receives $10,000 for programs
A $10,000 grant was made to the Tutwiler Community Education Center to assist with programming at the Center which includes summer and after school programs, Teen Helper program, and athletic, music and … Continued
August 1 Quarterly Deadline for Grant Applications
Applications for Grants through the Community Foundation are due quarterly: February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1. These grants are applicable to non-profits in areas of our 11 … Continued
Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi Receives STEM Education Leadership Award Presented by Nasdaq and EverFi
The Community Foundation was honored last month at the STEM Education Leadership Awards presented by Nasdaq and EverFi at the Nasdaq Marketsite in New York City. The award recognizes the … Continued
Community Foundation Awards The Hope Center from Taste of DeSoto Event
Hernando, Miss. June 13, 2016 – Community Foundation President Tom Pittman awarded a $5,000 check to the Hope Center from the Annual Taste of Desoto event held April 24, 2016 … Continued
The Community Foundation Awards & Welcomes Jonestown Family Center New Director
Jonestown, Miss. June 7, 2016– The Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi presented a check for $10,000 to the Jonestown Family Center for Education and Wellness for its work with early … Continued