The Mississippi Delta’s poverty and lack of resources is rooted in a complex history of racial discrimination and slavery; issues which have disproportionately affected opportunities for employment, housing, and education. With the help of Partners In Development (PID), vulnerable communities have opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive.
PID has an after-school tutoring program for 4th-12th grade which gives students access to a library, computers, and printer services to support students with their homework and other related school activities. The summer program provides educational resources, including daily extracurricular activities. Parents also have access to GED classes, computer skills training, and other professional coaching programs. Additionally, a local clinic and PID puts on a health fair twice a year to promote health education, healthy eating and exercise habits, aimed at helping people thrive in all areas on life. Photo credit PID
