September News & Updates

DeSoto County Dream Center Launches DC Healthy Hub Program to Improve Community Health

DeSoto County Dream Center Launches DC Healthy Hub Program to Improve Community Health DeSoto County, MS — September 2025– The DeSoto County Dream Center has launched its DC Healthy Hub … Continued

Donor Story: John and Robin Cocke of Clarksdale, MS

John and Robin Cocke are long-time champions of Northwest Mississippi, giving generously from their hometown of Clarksdale. Their philanthropic spirit and commitment to community impact have made them treasured friends … Continued

DAF Day is coming October 9th!

DAF Day is October 9th! We invite all Donor Advised Fund (DAF) holders to join us in celebrating this national day of giving by making a grant to an endowment … Continued

Local Nonprofit Leaders Graduate from Statewide Civic Engagement Collective

Hernando, MS — August 18, 2025 — The Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi is proud to announce that Brenda Smith and Kara Dulaney, Co-Directors of the Maddox Nonprofit and Volunteer … Continued

2025 Delta Regional Forum brings Changemakers to Clarksdale, MS to Discuss Improvements

CLARKSDALE, MISS. – July 2025 – Individuals from across the United States who are passionate about the future of the Delta gathered in Clarksdale, Mississippi, for a two-day Delta Regional … Continued

Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi Selected for GivingTuesday’s Inaugural Community Campaign Accelerator Cohort 

Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi Selected for GivingTuesday’s Inaugural Community Campaign Accelerator Cohort  Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi among 36 community foundations and their affiliates from across five Southern states … Continued

Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi Expands to Include Yalobusha County

WATER VALLEY, MISS. – May 2025 – At its May 20th Board meeting, hosted at Base Camp Coding Academy in Water Valley, the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi’s (CFNM) Board … Continued