Raising the Bar for Mississippi’s Students
October 13, 2025
By Ebonee Johnikin, Communications Director, Foundation for the Mid South In Coahoma County, a teacher might be rewarded with something as simple as a free
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Racial Healing Is More Than a Moment: Reflections from the Field
September 30, 2025
By Derykah Watts, Social Justice Coordinator, Foundation for the Mid South The world feels more divided than ever along lines of race, religion, and politics.
Moving Mississippians Forward: Jobs, Dreams, and Second Chances in Jackson and the Delta
September 17, 2025
By Ebonee Johnikin, Communications Director, Foundation for the Mid South Jackson and the Mississippi Delta are no strangers to tough odds. Generations of families have
Foundation for the Mid South Awards $550,000 to 11 Organizations to Move Mississippians Forward Through Employment
September 15, 2025
Jackson, MS – September 15, 2025 – The Foundation for the Mid South (FMS) announced today it has awarded $550,000 to 11 community organizations across
Pathways to Progress: Economic Mobility in the Delta
August 29, 2025
By Ebonee Johnikin, Communications Director, Foundation for the Mid South Economic mobility is not just about wages or job titles. It is about whether families
Mentorship, Mission, and the Next Generation
August 26, 2025
Full Circle Futures Series – Post 3 By Ebonee Johnikin, Communications Director, Foundation for the Mid South Welcome to Full Circle Futures, a blog series
Behind the Internships: What FMS Interns Are Learning About Impact
July 31, 2025
By Ebonee Johnikin, Communications Director, Foundation for the Mid South Full Circle Futures Series – Post 2 Welcome to Full Circle Futures, a blog series
Belief in Action: The Foundation for the Mid South’s GEAR UP Legacy in the Mississippi Delta
July 30, 2025
By Ebonee Johnikin, Communications Director, Foundation for the Mid South Preparing young people for life beyond high school requires more than information. It requires commitment.
From Classroom to Colleague: A Full Circle Story at the Foundation for the Mid South
July 24, 2025
By Ebonee Johnikin, Communications Director, Foundation for the Mid South Full Circle Futures Series – Post 1 Welcome to Full Circle Futures, a new blog