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Jackson, MS -Youth Media Internships

Increasing College & Career-Readiness through Media Internships In the Mid South, one of the biggest hurdles facing youth is a lack of college and career readiness. When students are well-prepared and encouraged to pursue a […]

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Financial Literacy: Laying the Foundation for a Secure Financial Future

Financial Literacy: Laying the Foundation for a Secure Financial Future Getting Money Smart in the Mid South In order to grow savings, acquire assets and build wealth, people must have a solid foundation of financial […]

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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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