The 18th annual Crystal Ball will honor Mississippi native and Emmy Award-winning actress Sela Ward. Four local Community Stars will also be honored at the fundraiser to aid over 400 … Continued
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It was a garden party of epic proportions at Pleasant Hill Elementary School on Tuesday as third-grade teacher Todd Willis celebrated the national launch of EVERFI’s “Healthier Me” program in … Continued
New Scholarship Fund The Theron Long Scholarship Fund has been established through the Community Foundation. Theron Long passed away in May. Theron worked for DeSoto County Schools 44 years as … Continued
Lucy Janoush loses battle with Cancer
Lucy Richardson Janoush, 60, of Cleveland passed away Sunday, September 17, 2017, at her home. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 20, 2017, at First … Continued
Northwest Mississippi Community College receives $40,000
The Northwest Mississippi Community College Division of Nursing received a check for $40,000 from the Shoot for the Heart fundraiser held in April. The Shoot for the Heart event … Continued
DeSoto County organizations receive grants to fight against hunger
The first DeSoto County Hunger summit held in April presented through a partnership between the Community foundation of Northwest Mississippi, DeSoto County Regional Health Council, and Volunteer Northwest Mississippi (a … Continued
Continuing Education Luncheon Featuring Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann
The Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi wants to be a resource for professional advisors in our community. CFNM is a local organization with deep roots in the community, a professional … Continued
Wiping out hunger includes army of volunteers
The effort of eradicating hunger in DeSoto County and the greater Mississippi Delta region has enlisted an army of volunteers, who were recognized Wednesday during a special mini-grant awards luncheon … Continued
The Marks Project receives $25,000 for Youth Summer Enrichment Program
The Marks Project receives $25,000 for Youth Summer Enrichment Program The Marks Project, through the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi, was awarded a $25,000 FedEx Corp. grant. The funds will … Continued
Community Foundation Receives Education Innovation Award
Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi Receives Education Innovation Award Presented by EVERFI at Nasdaq Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi was honored at the Education Innovation Awards presented by EVERFI, Inc. … Continued