Meet Kristopher Thigpen
Intern at Springboard to Opportunities at the Village Apartments Site in Jackson, MS, with Community Specialist Amanda Lucas “I mainly work with kids during the after-school program at Springboard, but I also am in charge of Boys Lit, which is a part of LitWorld where we try to teach kids the importance of literature and […]
Meet Silas Delaware
Intern at United Way of the Capital Area “I like the networking possibilities present during my service. It not only helps with my responsibilities, but also gives light to what advocacy is and how much of it is present throughout non-profits in Missississippi.
Meet William Rhodes
Intern at the Center for Social Entrepreneurship “I will be working with them on housing development and re-launching their website and social media accounts. I love it so far; it’s a welcoming environment with some amazing people leading.”
Meet Barrett Higginbotham
Intern at Springboard to Opportunities in the Northwood Village community. “I am responsible for the mentorship and educational support of the community’s children. I help with school assignments, plan engaging, community building events, and I am currently implementing two supplemental nutrition programs that provide food for the children.” Since joining the Springboard team, I have […]
Meet Valencia Wilson
Intern at Foundation for the Mid South. “I conduct research on assets and resources relative to community development and workforce solutions in Jackson, Mississippi, and the Delta regions of Arkansas and Louisiana. “Since beginning my journey as a Public Allies Mississippi intern at the Foundation, I have learned the importance of developing and cultivating professional relationships, networking with advocates and […]
Meet Jada Bass
Community Specialist of Commonwealth Intern at Springboard to Opportunities. “I work underneath the Community Specialist of Commonwealth, Valeria Haley, and Senior Community Specialist of Lincoln Gardens, Parthenia Fields. So as Community Specialists, they are responsible for being a physical form of help to the residents within the communities. While the Community Specialists assist the adults […]
Public Allies Mississippi Interns Inspired to Help Their Community
The 2017-2018 Public Allies Mississippi cohort has been busy. The now seven-member cohort, working in Jackson and in Oxford, meets alternating Fridays at the Foundation for the Mid South office in Jackson to reflect as a group on the work they do in their separate offices. Some interns work directly with children; others help plan […]
Foundation for the Mid South Announces 2017-2018 Public Allies Mississippi Interns
The Foundation for the Mid South has selected eleven native Mississippians to join the 2017-2018 cohort of Public Allies Mississippi. Brandy Nichols, Jada Bass, Kristopher Thigpen, Silas Delaware III, and Deonte Cheeks, all from Jackson, William Rhodes and Christina Rhodes, of Tupelo, Barrett Higginbotham, of Starkville, Sahbryn Price, of Pearl, Valencia J. Wilson, of Brandon, […]
Hurricane Harvey Relief + Recovery Fund
As both Hurricane and Tropical Storm Harvey continue to wreak havoc on the region, the Foundation for the Mid South’s Relief and Recovery Fund allows us to respond to vulnerable populations affected by the storm, both now and in the aftermath. Recovery from Harvey’s damage will be a long difficult process, and the Foundation for […]
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Public Allies is a national movement committed to advancing social justice and equity by engaging and activating the leadership capacities of our young people. Since 1992, we have helped thousands of underrepresented young leaders serve our country, get on successful pathways to higher education and careers, and bring communities together to work for the common good. We […]