PRIYDE: Character, Social, Prevention, Business and Life Skills Programs for Youth

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Comprehensive Training and Development Programs For Positive Youth Development and Entrepreneurship

"Character, Social, Prevention, Business and Life Skills Programs for Youth"

The mission of the PRIYDE is to focus solely on youth development in financial literacy, certain apprentice skills, entrepreneurship, and advocacy necessary for success in the work place and the market place.

Specifically designed and targeted for youth navigating through an adult world. While it may take a village to raise a child...let us not forget that the child is also a contributing member of the village.

PRIYDE NEWS

Medical Mall "Soulful Messiah"

Reported by: Kourtney Paige

Email:kourtneypaige@fox40tv.com

The Jackson Medical Mall proudly presented its first year "Soulful Messiah", the Holiday Youth Concert took place at Center Stage to a crowd of at least a hundred guest. The event included members from Piney Woods, Jackson's Murrah and Callaway Singers, Platinum Dolls and Mount Calvary Baptist Church. The inspirational program also featured praise dancers and performing artists. The program was presented by the PRIYDE Institute for Youth Development which has offices at the Jackson Medical Mall. Organizers were pleased with the public's participation and are working on plans for next years second annual event. View Video>

Canton Public Schools Back to School Extravaganza Photo Gallery

Photography by Joe Ellis/The Clarion-Ledger

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Tenth and eleventh graders from Callaway High School were the first students in the area to particpate in the annual Teen Summit sponsored by the Jackson Medical Mall Foundation (JMMF), Mississippi Department of Health (MSDH) and other agencies. Read More >

Canton holds first-ever "Community Day"

By Cheryl Lasseter

Canton, MS (WLBT) - April 23, 2011

It's Easter weekend, time for families to get out and celebrate spring. That's what they did at Canton Elementary School Saturday. A big crowd gathered for the very first "Community Day", put on by the school district, Parent Corps, and a few other groups. Read More >

Callaway Hosts First Teen Summit of 2010

Foundation for the Mid South "Giving Back" Series on YouTube

The Foundation for the Mid South is a regional foundation that serves the Mid South states of Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi. The Foundation works to strengthen the region and its communities by attracting and mobilizing resources that improve the quality of life and opportunities for all Mid Southerners. View Video >

The focus is Wealth Building Priorities: Financial Competency, Individual Development Accounts (IDA), and Asset Development. View Video >

Improving the Financial Future of Youth" featuring Johnnie M. Hawkins, Executive Director, PRIYDE Institute View Video >

Who is the Foundation for the Mid South? featuring Ms. Ivye Allen, Executive Director and Former Governor William Winter View Video >

Ms. Necole S. Irvin, Senior Program Officer, Foundation for Mid South View Video >

PRIYDE Institute's Educational and Social Skills Programs are "Reviving a Promise" for Mississippi's Youth

By Stephanie Shapiro, Field Reporter, Campaign Consultation, Inc.

The demand for equality led more than 3,000 black students across Mississippi to commit a daring act of civil disobedience in 1964. They went to school. Read More >