Using evidence-based strategies, the Healthy Women, Healthy Families Initiative aims to improve a number of maternal health outcomes for Mississippi women in Hinds County, MS. By working with local health organizations, sharing resources provided by the Mississippi State Department of Health, and increasing the number of community maternal health resources, this program aims to reduce […]
Connect2MCC is a program generated with a two-generation approach in order to help female MCC students with children access the tools they need to graduate on time. Connect2MCC pairs students with a supportive mentor and also gives students a $250 stipend to cover childcare, textbooks, or other supplies.
Grants from the Women’s Foundation will be used to create a career path for Jackson-area mothers by providing them the opportunity to receive their Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials as well as providing them with on-site training in high quality teaching practices, appropriate methods of engaging with families, and an embedded real-world classroom teaching experience. […]
Since 2009, Extra Table has worked to provide healthy food in bulk to food pantries and soup kitchens across Mississippi. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Extra Table used Rapid Response funding to help address food shortages and provide supplies to Mississippi families significantly impacted by the pandemic.
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 […]
Since its founding in 2019, IAMH has worked with the Women’s Foundation to expand access to health services and information for minorities in underserved communities across Mississippi. In 2020, the Institute utilized grants from the Women’s Foundation to identify communities in need, and to provide supplies, testing, and vaccines to communities severely impacted by COVID-19.
The Bower Scholars Program supports students in completing their nursing and healthcare workforce related degrees on time. The project will increase the graduation rates of nursing and health-related students, ultimately bolstering Mississippi’s hospitals, health facilities, and medical centers. This year’s cohort includes: – Alcorn State University – Coahoma Community College – Copiah Lincoln Community College […]
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, […]
