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 Speaking Openly about the Roots of Racial Inequality and Racial Healing Can Build Powerful Coalitions for Change. Launch of the […]
Foundation for the Mid South Re-Launches Updated Reentry Resource Guide to Support Mississippi Families
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 17, 2023 Contact: Kate Hansen, [email protected] 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 People Resource Guide updates include resources for educational services, employment opportunities, mental health and substance abuse treatment, legal services, and much more. […]
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 Louisiana Monroe’s Facebook page: Our tenth spotlight of the month is Kenneth Tramble, who is the founder of Deputies Making a […]
MDHS Offers Water Bill Assistance to Mississippi Families
The COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented challenges for households across the state of Mississippi. From high unemployment rates to business closures, Mississippi households have faced a myriad of challenges that may affect their financial stability. For low-income households, the challenges created by the pandemic have been especially difficult to overcome and have led to some […]
Giving Tuesday to Honor 30 Years of Service!
The Foundation for the Mid South is excited to participate in Giving Tuesday this year to honor our 30 years of service to communities across Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi! The past two years have been an adjustment, but because of amazing supporters like you we have been able to remain committed to our mission and […]
The Foundation leads Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation (TRHT) efforts in Mississippi
The Foundation for the Mid South in partnership with the WK Kellogg Foundation is currently leading an effort to engage organizations and individuals in our community visioning and planning grant around Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation (TRHT). Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) is a comprehensive, national, and community-based process to plan for and bring […]
Meet our latest round of grantees!
COVID RELIEF PRIORITY FUNDING Tri-State Initiatives Andrew Goodman Foundation The Andrew Goodman Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Cohort is building a network of young, Black, civic leaders who are tackling major issues, like voter suppression, and mobilizing their campuses and communities by connecting social justice issues to voting and civic engagement. The HBCU Cohort currently brings together 25 […]
Happy Holiday Season from Foundation for the Mid South!
Sending our warmest thoughts and best wishes for A Wonderful Holiday Season and a Successful and Glorious Happy New Year!
Foundation for the Mid South’s Response to COVID-19 Coronavirus
Like most of you, the Foundation has been closely monitoring developments related to the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), which was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11, 2020. We are emphasizing the importance of following guidelines and recommendations provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) […]
Public Allies Serve Food, Fun to Jackson Homeless
This year’s Public Allies MS 2017-2018 cohort coordinated a team service project, which entailed a day of service and fellowship to those lacking secure and stable housing in the Downtown Jackson area. The Allies provided Dinner at the Park via Bandit’s Place Mobile & Catering, along with music, tons of fun, and games. Recognizing that members of the […]