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Causes: Education, Two-Year Colleges
Mission: To raise funds for capital improvements and to provide student scholarships at mississippi delta community college.
Programs: Scholarships: scholarships are granted per various scholarship guidelines administered by the organization in conjunction with applicable departments and programs at mississippi delta community college. For the 2016-2017 academic year, the foundation provided $78,633 to 439 students at mississippi delta community college. In addition, the foundation's book loan program costing $5,784, assisted approximately 30 students by loaning books to those who met certain qualifications.
instructional support: funds were provided to enrich and support the college's instructional efforts. Instructional support expenses included new equipment additions, travel, professional development, and other needs of the college. The organization's mini-grant program provided full-time faculty, part-time instructors, and staff the opportunity to develop projects that support the college's instructional objectives. Funds were also provided to various instructional programs for ongoing needs.
alumni activities: alumni activities and events were undertaken to connect alumni of the college for continued support and fellowship. Alumni events, meetings, and reunions were held through the year to promote and support the mission of the college and the foundation's fundraising efforts.
funds were provided to support the various athletic programs of the college in an effort to provide a first class experience for deserving student athletes, both academically and athletically. Funds were allocated for student awards, supplies and equipment across various sports but mostly baseball and softball. In addition, funds were provided to promote the college and its various programs by supporting events such as new student orientation.