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CHILDREN'S HEALTH
The Children’s Health impact area uses strategies that provide access to nutritional foods and increase knowledge on the benefits of healthy eating and being physically active. Efforts in this area include a pantry program, education series, and activities that promote movement and physical fitness.
MANAGEMENT TEAM CHAIR
LEIGH TAYLOR
E3: EDUCATING, EMPOWERING AND ENGAGING
VARIOUS COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Volunteers assist in planning three different monthly programs for families of children, in conjunction with the Center for the Advancement of Youth (CAY) clinic at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Operation Shoestring, and Jackson Public Schools.
CHAIRS Marcee Carty, Sarah Sterling
CO-CHAIRS Deanna White, Susan Stringer, Carmen Thrash VOLUNTEERS 36
JACKSON BACKPACK & SCHOOL PANTRY PROGRAM
MISSISSIPPI FOOD NETWORK,
JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Volunteers provide approximately 150 students with a backpack filled with nutritious food to take home each weekend during the school year; volunteers also stock the school pantry with fresh produce and staple foods each month.
CHAIR Kayla Bryant
BACKPACK CO-CHAIR Brittany Flaggs PANTRY CO-CHAIR Elizabeth Barlow VOLUNTEERS 23
RECREATION, ENRICHMENT & ACTIVITY FOR CHILDREN’S HEALTH (REACH)
CHILDREN’S OF MISSISSIPPI
Volunteers read, play, and provide arts and crafts
to patients struggling with being in the hospital. Volunteers will also serve as role models for parents and caregivers who might not have effective skills for interacting with their children in play.
CHAIR Laura Walker CO-CHAIR Erin Saltaformagio VOLUNTEERS 30
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EARLY LITERACY
Early Literacy volunteers work primarily
with elementary school students, exposing
them to language and print resources to
help students read at grade level. We also
provide support to teachers, which ranges
from tutoring students to awarding grants for
classroom needs.
MANAGEMENT TEAM CHAIR
KATIE BANKS
BGCCM POETRY CAFÉ
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI, WALKER UNIT
Volunteers work with children at the new Poetry Café, developing confidence through poetry, debate, spoken word, and mentoring.
CHAIR Andrea Janoush CO-CHAIR Stacie Hanson VOLUNTEERS 13
HELPING HANDS
VARIOUS COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Volunteers provide countless hours of volunteer support by lending their hands to current and new community partners throughout the year.
CHAIR Meg Cook CO-CHAIR Lyndsey Henley VOLUNTEERS 45
OUR READING FAMILY
INSTITUTE OF SOUTHERN JEWISH LIFE
Volunteers assist the Community Engagement department with two multi-week programs that target children and families to promote literacy.
CHAIR Blythe Lollar CO-CHAIR Brittany Ridinger VOLUNTEERS 9
I READ MORE WITH MY BUDDY
JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Volunteers hold one-on-one reading sessions with 2nd and 3rd grade students to build fluency and comprehension skills throughout the school year.
CHAIR Jenny Claire Dyre CO-CHAIR Whitney Maxwell VOLUNTEERS 18