News

Giving Rural Workers Homegrown Transportation Choices

Innovative “Boss Lady” understands transportation is just the first step in helping people get and keep good jobs “What does your transportation look like? Do you have a workforce transportation plan?”  According to Pam Chatman, […]

6 Changemaker Organizations Selected to Spearhead Mississippi Truth Racial Healing & Transformation Initiative

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 16, 2023 Grant Partners Jackson State University, Millsaps College, Mission Mississippi, the Neshoba Youth Coalition, Tougaloo College, and The Alluvial Collective to Spearhead Mississippi’s Truth Racial Healing and Transformation Initiative Where […]

FMS Partner MS Delta GEAR UP Launches National GEAR UP Week

Improving high school graduation rates, college preparedness, and life outcomes for Mid-South students is one of our top priorities at the Foundation. That’s why we partner with programs like Delta State’s Mississippi Delta Gaining Early […]

Foundation for the Mid South Re-Launches Updated Reentry Resource Guide to Support Mississippi Families

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 17, 2023 Contact: Kate Hansen, press@fwd.us   As Second Chance Month Kicks Off, The Foundation for the Mid South Re-Launches Updated Reentry Resource Guide to Support Mississippi Families and Formerly Incarcerated […]

Jackson Water Crisis: Updates & How You Can Help

The water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi has created unprecedented challenges for households, businesses, and organizations across the city. However, there are still local resources available and community organizations working to improve water distribution and provide […]

Greek Life at the University of Louisiana Monroe Spotlights Kenneth Tramble

We’re thrilled that our very own board member and past grantee, Kenneth Tramble, was spotlighted by the University of Louisiana Monroe’s National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)! Here’s the post from Greek Life at the University of […]