A Mississippi mother found a new opportunity through Women in Construction, a tuition-free program from Moore Community House that combines skilled trades training ...

Louisiana and Mississippi face some of the highest maternal and infant mortality rates in the nation. Programs like Family Connects in New ...

New Way Mississippi provides housing, job training and support to help people rebuild their lives after incarceration — strengthening families, workplaces and communities.

JPS improved academic and graduation outcomes through an unprecedented coalition of families, educators, business leaders, faith groups and bipartisan public officials.

Read first-hand reflections on recovery, reimagining and lasting change in the years since Hurricane Katrina by those who have led their communities.

A bi-weekly news roundup of WKKF grantees, investments, communities and partnerships.

The University of Mississippi expands free counseling and holistic preschool programs with $2.6M from WKKF to help more children thrive statewide.

A bi-weekly news roundup of WKKF grantees, investments, communities and partnerships.

A Mississippian and Millsaps College graduate shares her experiences with belonging and racial healing.

Discover free and affordable summer activities that keep children learning, active and supported while helping families stay engaged without overspending.

A bi-weekly news roundup of WKKF grantees, investments, communities and partnerships.

Every family deserves a safe birth. STORK trains rural teams in Mississippi to handle OB/newborn emergencies—and it's already saving lives.

A bi-weekly news roundup of WKKF grantees, investments, communities and partnerships.

A bi-weekly news roundup of WKKF grantees, investments, communities and partnerships.

A bi-weekly news roundup of WKKF grantees, investments, communities and partnerships.

A little courage goes a long way in racial healing.

In the middle of an immaculately manicured golf course tucked inside one of Jackson, Mississippi’s, most affluent neighborhoods, a 6-foot-8 Tougaloo College sophomore ...

When young children have access to high-quality, nurturing early care and education, they are more likely to enter school ready to learn, succeed ...

The National Day of Racial Healing, observed on Jan. 21, 2025 encourages Americans to reflect on shared values and work toward racial equity ...

A bi-weekly news roundup of WKKF grantees, investments, communities and partnerships.

Thanks to strong partnerships, Mississippi now ranks second in the nation for the number of hospitals designated Baby-Friendly.