Youth Foundation
2023-24 Officers
- Chair: Whit Everitt
- Asst. Chair: Yazmeen Alwaisi
- Secretary: Sydney Barber
- Asst. Secretary: Alaa Rhouat
- Treasurer: Kaylee Miller
- Asst. Treasurer: Shaddai Galvez
- Historian: Alexandria Robertson
- Asst. Historian: Analynn Keith
2023-24 Officers
- Chair: Whit Everitt
- Asst. Chair: Yazmeen Alwaisi
- Secretary: Sydney Barber
- Asst. Secretary: Alaa Rhouat
- Treasurer: Kaylee Miller
- Asst. Treasurer: Shaddai Galvez
- Historian: Alexandria Robertson
- Asst. Historian: Analynn Keith
NEMYF Facts
NEMYF was established in 2001 to involve young people in community development. NEMYF consists of around 70 11th & 12th graders from 17 counties of Northeast Mississippi. NEMYF allows students to make a difference, be philanthropists, meet other teenagers, learn more about northeast Mississippi, develop leadership skills, lead fundraising, and award grants. NEMYF has an endowment fund that currently stands around $167,000 all of which was raised by the students!
During the fall semester, students focus on developing their own leadership and fundraising skills. They then work to set and reach a fundraising goal. In the spring semester, students identify nonprofits in their home counties, share information about the programs they provide, and vote to allocate grant funds. They also host a press conference to present these organizations with the funds and share an update on their endowment.
Other activities include:
- September kickoff meeting focused on learning about NEMYF and getting to know board members from across Northeast Mississippi
- October board retreat with focused on leadership development
- December holiday party and service project
- Fundraising for the NEMYF Endowment
- Identifying worthwhile nonprofits and voting to distribute grants in our region
- Having lots of fun while putting time and efforts towards an awesome organization!
Thank You to Our Sponsors
The People's Bank
Galvez Painting and Remodeling, LLC | Lulu's, LLC | Washington Insurance
Ann & Rodney Blackwell | B & B Concrete Company, Inc. | MSMS Foundation
The NEMYF board members would also like to thank the other 58 individuals and organizations who provided funding for the 2023-2024SY. Overall, the 23-24SY NEMYF board raised $8,453.
2024 NEMYF Grants
Alcorn
The Lighthouse Foundation
Grant Amount – $440
“The vision of The Lighthouse Foundation is to reach our community through the power of the cross.”
Calhoun
Calhoun Food Pantry; Our Daily Bread
Grant Amount – $440
“The Calhoun Food Pantry serves 400-450 families a month in a county where 20% of the population is food insecure and/or elderly and families with children.”
Chickasaw
Mission Okolona
Grant Amount – $440
“In the spirit of Jesus Christ whose directives compel us, Mission Okolona’s purpose is to distribute available food to the needy in Okolona and surrounding counties.”
Itawamba
Crossroads Ranch
Grant Amount – $440
“Crossroads Ranch provides high functioning, special needs adults a safe, loving environment with supervised independence. Our goal is to provide activities and learning experiences which will focus on each resident’s abilities, rather than disabilities.”
Lafayette
CASA of North Mississippi
Grant Amount – $440
“CASA of North Mississippi advocates for the best interests of abused and neglected children through the service of trained, court-appointed community volunteers.”
Lee
The Shine Foundation
Grant Amount – $440
“The Shine Foundation creates a variety of opportunities for all individuals to let their light shine. The goal is to let individuals with disabilities feel seen, supported, and valued in our community.”
Lowndes
Life Choices Pregnancy Care Center
Grant Amount – $440
“An unplanned pregnancy can be tough, but not as tough as you are. Whether you feel overwhelmed, confused, excited, or more, Life Choices Pregnancy Care Center is here to help! We offer free and confidential pregnancy services so you can make an empowered choice about your life and future.”
Marshall
Hearts and Hands Ministry
Grant Amount – $440
“Our mission is to help the needy through God.”
Monroe
Amory Food Pantry
Grant Amount – $440
“Our mission is to provide assistance to those who are in need of life’s basic necessity, food.”
Oktibbeha
Habitat for Humanity
Grant Amount – $440
“Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.”
Pontotoc
C.A.T.C.H Kids, Inc.
Grant Amount – $440
“C.A.T.C.H. Kids, Inc. provides free health care to children from birth to age 18 (Tupelo,
Pontotoc, and Houston)”
Prentiss
Beds for Kids [Mt. Olive Baptist Church]
Grant Amount – $440
“Beds for Kids provides beds, sheets, etc. for kids in need.”
Tippah
Coats for Kids
Grant Amount – $440
“Give a kid a coat and it will warm your heart.”
Tishomingo
Backpack Ministry of Tishomingo County
Grant Amount – $440
“The Backpack Ministry of Tishomingo county provides students with food to eat over the weekend.”
Union
New Albany Main Street Association
Grant Amount – $440
“The mission of the New Albany Main Street Association is to enhance the culture and quality of life in New Albany through planned revitalization, diversification and preservation of the downtown historic district and through active community involvement.”
NEMYF BOARD MEMBERS 2023-2024
Alcorn
Matt Williams
Hank Harville
Ethan Nelms
Caden Burcham
Benton
Jo Lee Young
Sarah Jo Skelton
Calhoun
Jason Dowling
Kate Zemeke
Chickasaw
Nykeria Pratt
Dakeira Ivy
Kaylee Miller
Jayden Lawrence
Clay
No Current Members
Itawamba
Dawson Barber
Lillie Adams
Lafayette
Wells Shipman
Grant Young
Mystyryus Stegall
Lee
Reed Bingham
Saxton McHenry
Alonna Snyder
Thomas Roper
Walker Tate
Alaa Rhouat
Yazmeen Alwaisi
Sophia Crouch
Sophia Cervantes
Dylan Johnson
Analynn Keith
Keira Ikemori
Kimmer Barber
Sydney Barber
Jenna Davis
Lowndes
Marissa Kidd
DeMorris Studavent Jr.
Lucas Sloan
Jasmine Kidd
Marshall
Dustin Lewis Hopkins
Thomas McCastor
Monroe
Carter Scaggs
Oktibbeha
Ella McLendon
Macie Ann Reed
Grace Delp
Pontotoc
Karastan Gamble
Jalynn Ward
Anna Reid Crane
MacKenzie McGuirt
Lennon Whitehead
TJ Harden
Prentiss
Ethan Tice
Caitlynn Whitley
Reagan George
Tippah
Easton Mitchell Newby
Gavin Wesley Wooley
Shaddai Galvez
Zyia White
Kinslee Ketchum
Tishomingo
Kaleigh Brooke Edge
Sayben South
Molly Luttrell
Union
Whit Everitt
Sam Derrick
Alexandria Robertson
Lauren Hobson
Sunshine Fulgham
Jaxxon Harrelson
NEMYF Fall Retreat 2023
