Greater PineBelt Community Foundation

Foundation Managed Funds
(This list was last updated on August 10, 2010 )

Donor Designated Funds
Camp Bluebird Fund	Supports an annual adult cancer survivor camp held at Paul B. Johnson State Park.
DuBard School for Language Disorders Fund	Accepts donations from friends of the DuBard School for Language Disorders at the University of Southern Mississippi. Foundation grants are used, at the discretion of the DuBard School Director, to support school programs.
Eloise Hopson Fund	Provides Scholarships for high school graduates pursuing higher education degrees in English.
Bob James Memorial Fund	Supports the United Way of Southeast Mississippi.
Alex Kartishin Fund	Supports the Family Y of Southeast Mississippi.
Bill and Joan Kerley Memorial Fund (An Organizational Fund)	Supports various non-profit organizations at the discretion of the donor.
Spay/Neuter in the Pine Belt Fund	Supports the Southern Pines Animal Shelter spay and neuter programs.
Ben M. Stevens, Jr. Memorial Fund	Supports various non-profit organizations at the discretion of the donor.
Harvel Smith Memorial Fund	Provides EMT Training scholarships.
Richard C. Vreeland Fund	Supports the Southern Pines Animal Shelter.

Donor Advised Funds
Center for Encouraging Pastors Endowment	Encourages excellence in pastoral ministry through conferences, training opportunities, and resources for pastors.
Donnell Family Fund	Supports the Christian Women's Job Corps.
J & L Fund	Supports various non-profit organizations at the discretion of the donor.
Robert & Sandy Jackson, Sr. Donor Advised Fund	Provides designated support for the Greater PineBelt Community Foundation operating budget.
Kappa Alpha Psi Scholarship Fund	Provides scholarships as selected by the Hattiesburg Alumni and the Kappa Iota Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi.
Edward J. Langton Scholarship Fund	For Scholarship recipients as chosen by Grand Bank employees.
Raanes Family Fund Donor Advised Fund	Supports various non-profit organizations at the discretion of the donor.
William F. & Rosalie B. Schoell, III Donor Advised Fund	Supports various non-profit organizations at the discretion of the donor.
Westminster Presbyterian Outreach Fund	Supports project consistent with the mission and purpose of the Church.
Aubrey K. & Ella G. Lucus Donor Advised Fund	Supports various non-profit organizations at the discretion of the donor.
Don Suber Fund	Supports various non-profit organizations at the discretion of the donor.

Organizational Funds
Domestic Abuse Family Shelter, Inc. Capital Campaign	Raises money for the purchase of a new home to shelter victims of domestic abuse.

Pass Through Funds
Angel Face Fund	Gives area public school teachers and administrators discretionary funds to be used by under-resourced students for direct expenses such as school supplies, uniforms, and field trips.
Born Learning Trail Fund	Built an outdoor learning trail and green space for Hattiesburg Area Youth.
Breast Cancer Awareness Team Fund	To support breast cancer awareness initiatives.
Center for Encouraging Pastors Fund	Encourages excellence in pastoral ministry through conferences, training opportunities, and resources for pastors. A pass-through fund.
Christian Women's Job Corps	Supports the Christian Women's Job Corps operations.
Hattiesburg Coalition for Early Childhood Education Fund	Provides scholarships and general support to expand access to quality early childhood education in the area served by Hattiesburg Public Schools.
Dig A Well Fund	Sells bottled water in the United States of America to help bring clean and safe drinking water to developing nations.
Extra Table Fund	To help supply mission pantries and soup kitchens with much-needed food. Three levels of food packages are supplied to mission pantries and soup kitchens for distribution to families in need. website link
Gaining Ground Sustainability Institute of Mississippi Fund	To improve the quality of life by educating individuals in making sustainable choices on a number of critical issues. The Center is a collaboration between Mississippi State University, private business, and volunteers.
Hattiesburg Civic Chorus and Concert Association Festival South Fund	Supports operations and activities related to Festival South events.
Partners for a Healthier Petal Fund	Supports health, nutrition, exercise, and weight loss in the Petal School District K - 6th grade physical education program.
Hearing Maximized Fund	Provides evaluation and rehabilitation of hearing impaired individuals; and provides student professional development opportunities.
Homes of Hope for Children Fund (the Greater PineBelt Community Foundation)	Supports long term care for children in need.
JCK Freedom Corner Fund	To construct the JCK Freedom Corner monument in Hattiesburg. Located at the intersection of Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive and the newly renamed J.C. Killingsworth Avenue, this monument is in honor of local civil rights history.
Kee-Kee-B Nursing Scholarship Fund	In memory of Kewaii Neivas (Kee-Kee-B) Rogers, this scholarship is to support students who are pursuing education in the nursing field.
Lamar County K-9 Fund	To purchase a service K-9 dog for the Lamar County Sheriff's Department.
Mayor’s Community Activity Fund	Enhances our community by giving to various charitable entities, groups and individuals for the betterment of Hattiesburg as recommended by the Mayor’s Community Activity Fund Board of Directors
Merchants Company Scholarship Fund	Provides scholarships as recommended by The Merchants Company Selection Committee
Mississippi Monarchs Baseball Fund	To give children a chance throughout South Mississippi to play sports and learn important life lessons.
Mississippi Tank Scholarship Fund	Provides scholarships as recommended by the Mississippi Tank Scholarship Selection Committee
Neighbors Program Fund	Provides programming, scholarships, support personnel, and other community development efforts at Hawkins Elementary School and in the related community. Support specified by the Neighbors Program Board or the Ekkleska Hattiesburg Leadership team.
Nordan Smith Scholarship Fund	Scholarships as directed by the Mississippi Tank Scholarship Selection Committee
Oh Baby Calendar Contest Fund	Provides copies of the Hattiesburg American newspaper to various public schools.
Operation: Kover Our K-9's	Provides K-9 body armor and other officer needs at the Hattiesburg Police Department, the Lamar County Sheriff's Office, and the Forrest County Sheriff's office.
David Ott Charitable Donor Advised Fund	Supports various non-profit organizations in the Pine Belt.
PCS "Diamond Cat" Club Fund	Supports the Presbyterian Christian School Baseball Team.
Petal Water & Sewer Assistance Program	Water and sewer payment assistance for qualifying Petal residents.
Richton Baseball Building Fund	Supports the Richton High School baseball program.
Rotary Club of Hattiesburg - Sunrise Charitable Fund	Facilitates the collection, dispersal and execution of funds being utilized in accordance with a charitable goal as determined by the Rotary Club’s Board of Directors.
Safety In Numbers Fund	To install clear, visible, and uniform address numbers on each home in the Palmers Crossing area of Hattiesburg. This will assist emergency responders to accurately locate homes. (A Leadership PineBelt Project.)
ShareCare Program Fund	Provides program support for CareShare.
Southern Stroke Awareness Society Fund	Provides information relating to Stroke Prevention Awareness.
Supporters of State Line School Fund	Supporting restoration and renovation of the historic State Line School.
USM Metro Crime Scene & Identification Unit Fund	Supports The University of Southern Mississippi Police Department.
Willmut Gas & Oil Scholarship Fund	Provides scholarships as recommended by the Willmut Gas & Oil Scholarship Selection Committee
Women's Continuing Education Fund	Provides scholarships to women who pursue continuing education.

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