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Food Access Grant Award Ceremony
Washington County Food Access Improvement Fund Announces 2025 Grant Recipients
Washington County Food Access Fund Awards $50K in Grants Washington County Food Access Fund Awards $50K in Grants to Local Organizations Greenville, Miss. (September 2, 2025) Today, the Washington County Food Access Improvement Fund (“The Fund”), a collaborative initiative established by Mars Food & Nutrition North America, Delta Group, and the Community Foundation of Washington […]
Food Access Award Ceremony is September 2!
Through their fund, Washington County Food Access Improvement, the Community Foundation of Washington County and their partners are announcing the 2025 Food Access Improvement Grant Awards Ceremony. In 2023, Mars Foods, The Delta Group and Molina Healthcare donated funding through the Community Foundation of Washington County for the specific purpose of addressing Food Insecurity in Washington County, MS. This ceremony will mark the third and final year of […]
Our Story
Community foundations have been fixtures in this country for over 100 years. In 1914 Frederick Goff, a Cleveland, Ohio, banker established the first community foundation, believing that a public, permanent endowment would benefit the Cleveland community for years to come. Since that time the idea has become firmly rooted and now there are over 900 […]
Darla Herrin in the May Issue of the Delta Business Journal
Why A Community Foundation Matters In the heart of the Mississippi Delta lies a quiet powerhouse for good—one that many residents may not realize is shaping lives and supporting the local economy every day. The Community Foundation of Washington County, Mississippi (CFWC) is more than a charitable organization. It is a vehicle for sustained impact, […]
Fund Spotlight: The Police and Citizens Fund
Established 2015 – A Project of the Community Foundation of Washington County Founded by Rebecca Goodman in 2015, the Police & Citizen’s Fund was created to strengthen the bond between the Greenville Police Department (GPD) and the citizens it serves. Rebecca recognized a need—beyond traditional funding—for resources and equipment that would enhance the department’s capabilities and morale, while fostering trust and […]
Mississippi Food Grant Application is Open!
We are excited to share an incredible opportunity that continues to make a meaningful impact in our community. For its third year, the Washington County Food Access Improvement Fund, a collaborative initiative led by Mars Food & Nutrition North America, Delta Group, and the Community Foundation of Washington County, is now accepting applications for its […]
The Education Foundation of Greenville
Betty Lynn Cameron dedicated her life to Greenville, leaving an unforgettable mark on education, community service, and local progress. A natural leader, she served as Executive Director of the Greenville Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Greenville, co-founded the Delta Hot Tamale Festival, and became the first female president of the Greenville Rotary Club. She […]
Exploring Futures – Pathway2Possibilites 2025
On February 26th and 27th, the Pathway2Possibilities (P2P) event brought together nearly 2,700 eighth graders and Opportunity Youth aged 16-24 from across the Mississippi Delta for an immersive and interactive career exploration experience. This initiative aimed to inspire young minds to think critically about their future education and career choices, paving the way for informed […]
