The Foundation for the Mid South is a regional foundation dedicated to improving lives and expanding knowledge in Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi.
04/03/2026
In a recent Forbes Nonprofit Council article, Gregory Johnson, President & CEO of the Foundation for the Mid South, shares insight on using data to bring nonprofit impact to life.
He highlights the importance of showing the stories behind the numbers so communities can understand real-world impact. By connecting data to lived experiences, organizations can foster trust, engagement, and long-term commitment to their mission.
What does it take to reimagine high-quality teaching?
Strong educator pipelines are essential to building equitable schools and thriving communities. Grow Your Own programs are creating new pathways into the profession while addressing inequities in the educator workforce.
On April 23, the Foundation for the Mid South brings together leaders and educators to explore how community-driven solutions are expanding access to teaching and strengthening representation in schools.
This conversation will center on:
• Expanding pathways into the profession
• Supporting aspiring educators
• Advancing community-led approaches to build a more inclusive and effective workforce
Featuring Jasmine Cleark, Dr. Adrienne White Hudson, Haley Scott, and George Stewart
April 23, 2026
12 PM CST | 1 PM EST
Streaming live on LinkedIn
Because strengthening education starts with investing in those who teach.
03/31/2026
Openness is key to reducing gun violence. It starts with honest conversations about lived experiences, the root causes of violence, and how fi****ms enter our communities.
As emphasized in the webinar Gun Violence as a Public Health Crisis, real progress begins with acknowledging the full scope of the issue. Gun deaths arise from multiple causes including homicide, su***de, and accidental shootings, each demanding targeted prevention strategies.
Breakdown of gun deaths:
60% are homicides
36% are su***des
1.5% are accidental shootings
UPDATE: This event has been postponed. We appreciate your interest and will share a new date soon.
Join us Thursday, April 2 at 5:00 PM at the Annie M. Strong Center (114 Penny Circle, Sunflower, MS) for the Sunflower Community Listening Session — an interactive conversation with municipal officials, nonprofit leaders, and community members.
This session is designed to center community voices, discuss local needs and opportunities, and guide future investments and partnerships in Sunflower, MS. Your perspective matters. Be part of the dialogue and help create community-led solutions.
Point of Contact: Alderwoman Jaquana Haley Williams
03/27/2026
In a recent Forbes Nonprofit Council article, Gregory Johnson, President & CEO of the Foundation for the Mid South, shares insight on building stronger connections through communication.
He emphasizes the importance of creating newsletters that foster genuine relationships, not just share updates. By keeping communication personal, authentic, and transparent, organizations can help supporters see their impact and turn awareness into long-term commitment.
You’ve heard it here from Mississippi’s own, Rita Brent
The Delta Story Project Fellowship is awarding $2,500–$7,500 to 4–6 cultural artists to create public-facing, Delta-centered projects aligned with Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation (TRHT) values. Each project reflects real stories, shaped by those who know the Delta best.
Are you a Mississippi/Delta-affiliated artist? Well, this fellowship is for you!
Join us TODAY, Thursday, March 26 at 12 PM (CT) for a live virtual info session. We’ll cover everything you need to know, from eligibility requirements to application tips, and answer your questions in real time.
Remember, if you can’t attend register anyway to receive the recording!
The Foundation for the Mid South, in partnership with the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and Mississippi TRHT, supports cultural professionals advancing narrative change across the Mississippi Delta and Jackson through the Delta Story Project Fellowship.
Thinking about applying?
Join us next Thursday for a live virtual info session covering everything you need to know — from eligibility requirements to application tips — and get your questions answered in real time.
Can’t attend? Register anyway to receive the recording.
03/24/2026
“What are you hearing from young people about how gun violence is affecting their daily lives and sense of safety?”
Ajani Crenshaw, CEO of Capitol Dreamers, speaks on how gun violence has become deeply normalized for many young people, from participating in lockdown drills at school to hearing gunshots in their neighborhoods. This constant exposure can create anxiety, disrupt learning, and shape how safe students feel in their classrooms and communities each day.
This March, we celebrate the importance of Women’s history!
The Foundation for the Mid South celebrates Women’s History Month, recognizing the importance of honoring the vital contributions of women. This month reminds us to reflect on the impact women have had in shaping our communities and society, and to celebrate their enduring influence on progress, equity, and opportunity for all.
03/20/2026
Way to go, Kim!
03/19/2026
The Foundation for the Mid South, in partnership with the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and Mississippi TRHT, supports cultural professionals advancing narrative change across the Mississippi Delta and Jackson through the Delta Story Project Fellowship.
Thinking about applying?
Join us next Thursday for a live virtual info session covering everything you need to know — from eligibility requirements to application tips — and get your questions answered in real time.
Can’t attend? Register anyway to receive the recording.
03/19/2026
Gun violence is a preventable public health crisis that affects physical health, mental well-being, and community safety. This webinar examines gun violence through a health and equity lens, highlighting its root causes, disproportionate impacts, and evidence-based, community-led strategies that prevent harm, support healing, and create safer, healthier communities.
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Foundation for the Mid South is in the business of improving lives in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. The Mid South is home to 30% of the nation’s poverty, which has eroded the well-being of our communities, education and health systems, as well as financial security. These deficiencies--if left unhindered--will continue to grow and deny further opportunities to better conditions for families today and future generations.
The Foundation for the Mid South was established to bring together the public and private sectors and focus their resources on increasing social and economic opportunity. Our approach is straightforward and long term: enable communities to develop solutions to better conditions and improve lives.
The Foundation for the Mid South focuses on strengthening four priorities that, we believe, are the bedrock for prosperous communities and a strong region.
Our Education work supports efforts that help students succeed academically—by strengthening traditional education systems and programs and community institutions serving students.
In Health and Wellness, we work to promote physical and mental well-being in order to comprehensively improve the health status in the region.
In order to break the cycle of generational poverty, our Wealth Building work is helping people become financially secure so they can move up the economic ladder.
In Community Development, we invest in and partner with efforts that enable communities to grow and prosper.
