Foundation for the Mid South

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Thank you to the individuals and organizations who participated in the 2010 Foundation for the Mid South Do-Gooders!  The six Do-Gooders listed on the left—or the nonprofit chosen to benefit from their selection—will each receive a grant of $50,000 to help further their work to improve lives.  Please learn more about our Do-Gooders by clicking on their profile.

Foundation for the Mid South Do-Gooders was created to generate enthusiasm around the good deeds of nonprofits and individuals in the Mid South—Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. We received over 600 nominations when the campaign was announced.  The nomination pool was then narrowed to 18 finalists from the three states.  Through the Foundation’s website, the public voted over 2 million times to determine the six organizations receiving a total of $300,000 in grants in the region ($100,000 in each state).

Corlor Legend

Arkansas Organization Winner:
Balboa Baptist Disaster Relief Team | Hot Springs Village, AR

Assisting victims of disaster through feeding groups and recovery efforts, including debris removal. The team of seniors is active outside of times of disaster with various community service projects. [more]

Community Development

Arkansas Individual Winner:
Kathy Findley | Little Rock, AR

Providing survivors of sexual abuse, domestic violence and child abuse a safe haven to improve their physical and mental well-being. Kathy is the founder of Safe Places: The Center for Healing and Hope. [more]

Health & Wellness

Louisiana Organization Winner:
Emerson Centre | Ruston, LA

Helping prevent youth from participating in risky and delinquent behaviors through counseling, mentoring, and tutoring. The goal is to nurture and support youth to develop into productive members of their communities. [more]

Education

Louisiana Individual Winner:
Kathy Fletcher Victorian | Baton Rouge, LA

Empowering the next generation of leaders in Baton Rouge by providing opportunties for students and young adults to learn the inner workings of local government and exposing them to meaningful careers in public service. [more]

Community Development

Mississippi Organization Winner:
Delta Arts Alliance | Cleveland, MS

Saving arts programs in the Mississippi Delta and providing quality arts experiences and cultural awareness and activities to children. [more]

Education

Mississippi Individual Winner:
April Heiselt | Starkville, MS

Providing volunteer service opportunities to students and residents to improve the Starkville community. One volunteer opportunity has provided assistance for building new, affordable housing. [more]

Community Development