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Financial Education For Arkansas Teachers and Students

A strong foundation of financial literacy gives students the knowledge and skills they need for a lifetime of economic stability. In Arkansas, there is a serious need for this kind of early financial education. According […]

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Sharing Together, Growing Together

Good things come in all shapes and sizes, and in different flavors, too. Sometimes, good things can occur when and where you least expect them, like through an unexpected connection or a partnership. Just like […]

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Community Of Opportunity – Leflore County, Mississippi

Community of Opportunities is a comprehensive community development initiative of the Foundation for the Mid South. The initiative works with residents to help them identify community issues and work collaboratively to develop solutions.

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Foundation Featured on MPB’s “Mississippi Edition”

Making Mississippi’s communities better, one community at a time. Mississippi Public Broadcasting’s interviewed Cris Crothers, Communications Director on “Mississippi Edition” about the Foundation for the Mid South’s approach to community development and our Community of Opportunities work […]

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Getting on Track to a Tasty Career

Twenty-year-old Brandon loves to cook.  Not only does the young man enjoy preparing tasty dishes, it turns out that he is exceptionally good at it.  Employed as a pantry chef by the renowned Café Adelaide […]

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Gratee Spotlight: St. Francis County CDC

It is the mission of the St. Francis County CDC to make Forrest City, Arkansas, and St. Francis County a place where more people choose to live and work. A long-time partner with the Foundation […]

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