Programs in the Southern Regional Office

Supporting Partnership to Assure Ready Kids

Supporting Partnership to Assure Ready Kids (SPARK) Mississippi unites parents, schools, childcare providers, Head Start, and advocates to ensure school readiness and academic success for Mississippi’s 3 to 8-year-olds.

Southern Rural Black Women’s Initiative

The Southern Rural Black Women’s Initiative (SRBWI) empowers women across rural counties in Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia. Through training, advocacy, and leadership programs, we foster economic development, build networks, and challenge policies to uplift families and communities. Our focus? Building skills, networks, and local businesses, creating lasting change.

Freedom Schools

Movement Building