Mississippi United Methodist Choctaw Mission works with people living in three of the eight Tribal Communities in Mississippi. These communities are located in Neshoba and Leake counties. In addition to providing youth-engagement, education, and relationship-building opportunities for young people in these communities, Mississippi United Methodist Choctaw Mission also provides supplies and resources to families. During […]
Since its founding in 2009, Magnolia Medical Foundation (MMF) has provided preventive health services (health screenings, health education, promotion, chronic disease management services, i.e., cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and stroke) to high risk and underserved individuals and communities. During the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, MMF used Rapid Response grant funds to help vaccination outreach […]
The University of Mississippi’s William Magee Center developed the Transforming Healthy Relationships in Various Environments (THRIVE) Program in order to increase awareness around domestic violence and share resources that inform university students on healthy relationship behaviors.
Hosted by Teen Health Mississippi and their partners, the Mobilizing Youth Summit (MYSummit) is an annual event that provides young people with an opportunity to increase awareness around issues impacting youth in their communities. MYSummit equips young people with the skills and tools they need to build local outreach campaigns, practice advocacy, and raise awareness […]
Founded in 2009, the Magnolia Medical Foundation (MMF) is a community-based organization focused on providing preventive health services to high risk and underserved individuals and communities in Mississippi. At the end of 2021, MMF opened an office in Jackson, MS and began a program called Safe Place and Care for Everyone (SPACE). This program, supported […]
Based in Booneville, MS, Strategic Solutions for Families, Inc. provides resources, programs, and activities that empower children, teens, adults, and community-focused organizations in order to promote economic stability across the state. With grant funds totaling $25,000, Strategic Solutions was able to create Solid Ground Ready 4 Life, an initiative that increased access to community and […]
The Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health will: Create two community advisory boards (CAB) of Black females ages 15-19 and Black females ages 20-24- to develop strategies for the prevention and reduction of STD’s, HIV and viral hepatitis in Hinds County. Create a network of community network of health, non-health, and social services providers […]
By providing wrap-around support to low-income, adult students, 2nd Chance MS has been able to help over 1,000 individuals continue their educational pathway, including 283 High School Equivalencies and 291 Workforce Certifications. By enabling adults in Mississippi to finish their education, they are empowering individuals to step out of poverty and into the workforce.
Spring Initiative will: Ensure that the 40 parents of our most regular Spring students, as well as the 60 Baby University participants over the upcoming three class sessions, receive consistent and individualized support from the Spring staff as they work to make their family thrive. Successfully offer a monthly workshop for Spring parents, family members, […]