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
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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
Shoot for the Heart raises money for NWCC Nursing Division
Seventy Northwest Mississippi Community College nursing students and faculty volunteered for the annual sporting clays “Shoot for the Heart” as a way to show their gratitude for the scholarships and … 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
First Tennessee Foundation grants $15,000 to Community Foundation
Ten DeSoto County non-profits received a grant from the First Tennessee Foundation Current Giving Fund managed by the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi. The non-profits included House of Grace, Palmer … Continued
CLARKSDALE BLUES STUDENTS WIN A NATIONAL ARTS AWARD
The Delta Blues Museum Arts and Education Program in Clarksdale was announced Monday as a winner of the 2014 National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award. Twelve community-based organizations that … Continued
Save the Children awarded Community Foundation Grant
Save the Children’s Early Steps to Success Program received a $5,000 grant to provide early learning and development opportunities for children at Brooks Elementary School in Duncan. The site currently … Continued