Mississippi:Statewide Reentry Guide
Foundation for the Mid South is proud to release the Mississippi Reentry Guide, a collaboration with local leaders and the Mississippi Reentry Council. This resource guide is available in print or online at www.msreentryguide.com. The guide connects ex-offenders with services and agencies that support successful transitions back to their communities. The Mississippi Reentry Guide is for:• […]
My Brother’s Keeper
The Foundation for the Mid South commends President Obama and his administration for making a pledge to improve the lives of males of color. “My Brother’s Keeper” is a federal initiative dedicated to collaborating with public and private partners to develop strategies that raise awareness, support innovative programs, and improve the outcomes of males of […]
GET ON THE GRID
Get on the Grid — A New Resource for Energy and Manufacturing Careers in MississippiThe Mississippi Energy Institute has launched Get on the Grid, a web-based resource designed to connect young people to training programs in energy and advanced manufacturing industries.Foundation for the Mid South supported this initiative with funds to increase the awareness of living […]
2015 Investor Committee Award For Exemplary Effort To Accomplish Systems Change
2015 Investor Committee Award For Exemplary Effort To Accomplish Systems Change Awarded To The Foundation For The Mid South And Partner The Delta Workforce Funding CollaborativeThe National Fund for Workforce Solutions has selected the Mississippi Delta Workforce Funding Collaborative, which is led by the Foundation for the Mid South, as a recipient of the 2015 […]
“Securing A Better Future: A Portrait Of Female Students In Mississippi’s Community Colleges.”
“Securing a Better Future: A Portrait of Female Students in Mississippi’s Community Colleges.”The Women’s Foundation of Mississippi recently released a new report on the state of women in the Mississippi community college system: “Securing a Better Future: A Portrait of Female Students in Mississippi’s Community Colleges.” Foundation for the Mid South funded this work, along […]
Foundation Receives Grant For Reducing Health Disparities And Tackling Structural Racism
Download the press releaseThe Foundation for the Mid South recently announced its receipt of a grant that will expand its work to promote health and well–being in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. The Foundation for the Mid South is one of 119 organizations awarded a grant by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation through its America Healing Initiative. […]
Leveraging Federal Dollars for Family Well-being
The Foundation for the Mid South and state agencies in Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi are working together to ensure that the three states bring nearly $4 million in additional federal funding to Mid South programs focused on improving the well-being of children and families. Through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home […]
Health and Wellness Priority
The Foundation for the Mid South’s Health and Wellness efforts empower people to improve their physical and mental health.
Better Health Through Technology
In the South, distance can be an obstacle. Towns may be miles apart, making it difficult for residents to access information and services. In the Mid South, for example, a lack of adequate healthcare manpower requires many residents to travel to seek care. If one lives in a rural area, accessibility can become even more […]
Bridge POD Cast – Healthy Southern Cities Summit
Healthy Southern Cities Summit – Jackson, Mississippi – Podcast – Eposide 1Municipal leaders taking the lead to improve community health. Click here to play.