The King’s Daughters and Sons Circle Number Two of Greenville, Mississippi has announced its grant program for 2019-2020.
According to a release by the organization, the mission of the Circle remains focused on education, healthcare and general welfare programs to benefit our underserved neighbors in the Delta.
Grant funds are designated for monies to 501c(3) nonprofit organizations as well as for nursing scholarships. This year approximately $190,000 will be allocated to deserving organizations for programs or projects that serve persons in Washington, Bolivar, Sunflower and Sharkey counties in Mississippi, or in Chicot County in Arkansas.
In past years, grants have provided funds that provide leadership training at the Rosedale Freedom Project and the Boys and Girls Club. Other grants have targeted educational gains and include the Delta Children’s Museum, the Delta Arts Alliance and Teach for America. Funds have also been used to provide life-changing camp experiences for individuals with special needs at Camp Looking Glass.
Particularly in the Delta, healthcare is a central concern. The Circle has funded projects that promote health and wellness, including the Community Counseling Center and the Delta Cotton Belles breast cancer support services.
Other grants have included providing transportation for dialysis patients, diabetic education and support programs. Other grants, including those for Habitat for Humanity and St. Vincent de Paul Society, address quality of life services.
The King’s Daughters and Sons Circle Number Two has invested over $3 million into Delta communities over the last seventeen years, the release said.
The Circle is seeking currently worthy 501c(3) organizations to apply for grants for 2019-2020. The application is available online and applications can be downloaded at www.Kdscircle2.com.
