HCCSD improved to a “B” grade after maintaining a “C” for two consecutive years. Gains in the student scores swept every grade level and subject area, highlighted by high school Algebra and fifth grade science that had plus 50 percent increase in proficiency.
Improving high school graduation rates, college preparedness and life outcomes of students.
Improve individual and community health outcomes in chronic disease, mental health, and access to care.
Building the skills and knowledge
of communities to transform
themselves.
We are in the business of improving lives in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. It is a daunting task because the Mid South is home to 30% of the nation’s poverty, which has eroded the well-being of our communities, education and health systems, as well as financial security. These deficiencies—if left unhindered—will continue to grow and deny further opportunities to better conditions for families today and future generations.
Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) is a comprehensive, multi-year national and community-based process to bring about transformational and sustainable change. Through TRHT, partners address the historic and contemporary effects of racism in their communities and institutions. They work to replace the deeply held belief system that fuels racism with one that sees the inherent value of all people. This holistic approach addresses mind and heart, the interpersonal and systemic, and places the power of authentic, trust-based solidarity at the Center.
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The Males of Color Initiative is a multidisciplinary effort to improve the lives and livelihoods of young men of color in the Mid South. This project exemplifies the Foundation’s approach to working across our priority areas with diverse partner organizations in Mississippi, Arkansas, and Louisiana.
http://fndmidsouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Commercial-2.mp4 With the Mississippi Delta GEAR UP Partnership and Teachella, FMS leans into building community around teacher excellence Jennifer Wilson, the Superintendent of the Holmes County Consolidated School District (HCCSD), knew turning around the schools’ rankings would be tough. She was the third Superintendent in about five years and only assumed the role after schools […]
Mississippi’s Delta GEAR UP partnership is managed by the Foundation for the Mid South, alongside partners Casey Family Programs, Delta State University and the Woodward Hines Education Foundation. October 14 — The Holmes County Consolidated School District (HCCSD) and the Mississippi Delta GEAR UP Partnership celebrate the school district’s rising performance on the state’s Mississippi […]
October 14, 2024 — The Foundation for the Mid South, a major philanthropic leader building community solutions in the South, announces sponsorship of a statewide listening tour spotlighting real stories and lived-challenges of Mississippi families. Alongside partner the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), the inaugural Mississippi Truth, Poverty and Democracy Tour will run from October […]
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We are in the business of improving lives in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi.