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MS Poverty Reduction Through Needs Assessment/Asset Mapping VISTA Project
The MS Alliance of Nonprofits and Philanthropy AmeriCorps/VISTA Project is a wonderful volunteer opportunity for retirees to have a positive impact on the people in Mississippi as a Community Outreach Specialist. The MS Alliance of Nonprofits and Philanthropy’s mission is to serve, build capacity, and foster collaboration in Mississippi’s nonprofit and philanthropic communities.
The MS Poverty Reduction Through Needs Assessment/Asset Mapping VISTA Project seeks to identify, assess, and build the capacity of nonprofit organizations serving the needs of communities throughout the 82 counties in Mississippi, helping the nonprofit and philanthropic sector to benefit un-served and under-served individuals, families, and children to (1) bring them out of poverty, (2) increase their education levels, (3) enhance their economic well-being and stability, and (4) ultimately strengthen the communities in which they live.
This opportunity gives you another meaningful way to give back to your communities now that you’ve retired from the education profession. For details, email jeastma1@bellsouth.net and put VISTA Opportunity in the ‘Subject:’ line.
About REPM | Retired Education Personnel of Mississippi formerly MS Retired Teachers Association
Retired Education Personnel Foundation, Inc. Announces Two Scholarship Recipients for 2023
AMBER FRISON
Amber resides in Houston, Mississippi (Chickasaw County). Amber received an Associate Degree from Itawamba Community College, Tupelo, MS. She will continue her education at Mississippi State University. Amber resides in District One; Mike McNeese is District Director and Stella Smith is Chickasaw County’s President.
LAURYN ALEXANDRA JACKSON
Lauryn resides in Tylertown, MS (Walthall County). She received an Associate Degree from Jones Community College in Ellisville, MS. She will continue her education at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, MS. Lauryn resides in District Six. Barbara Winston is District Six Director and Walthall County’s president is Evelyn B. Haley.
Both applicants met the following criteria:
- The applicant made a decision to become a teacher in Mississippi.
- The applicant classified as at least a second semester freshman in a state supported community College, or university, with an above-average grade-point average.
- The applicant is a resident of Mississippi and plans to continue her/his education in a state supported college/university in Mississippi.
The scholarship is awarded for two semesters and may be renewed for an additional two semesters. Each semester’s award will be five hundred dollars, paid directly to the scholarship recipient. Total amount for each recipient can be two thousand dollars.
The Executive Board of Retired Education Foundation Inc. wishes both recipients continued success in their educational pursuit of becoming a certified teacher in the state of Mississippi.
REPM EXECUTIVE BOARD: President: Tommye Walker – Ripley, Mississippi; Vice President: Barbara Winston – Natchez, Mississippi; Second Vice President: Jordan Goins – Cleveland, Mississippi; Treasurer: Rickie Vaughn – Southaven, Mississippi; Secretary: Cynthia Steen – Tupelo, Mississippi; Legislative Representative: Phil Sutphin – Decatur, Mississippi.
In Response to the War in Ukraine
In response to the war in Ukraine, The Educational Equality Institute (TEEI) started the “Together for Ukraine” program, which aims to provide free educational courses, including language learning opportunities, for 100,000 Ukrainians. Our mission is to positively impact the lives of those affected by the war. As retired educators, REPM members possess invaluable skills, experience, and knowledge that can significantly contribute to our cause. We believe that by working together, we can make a difference in the lives of the Ukrainians we serve.
Educational Equality Institute (TEEI)
REPM members would have the opportunity to:
- Utilize their teaching skills and experience to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Ukrainians.
- Engage in flexible, remote volunteering opportunities tailored to their individual schedules and preferences.
- Connect with other volunteer tutors and share best practices for teaching languages to Ukrainian learners.
We provide various tools and resources to support our volunteer teachers, including teaching materials from reputable sources, access to our virtual classroom, and our cloud-based Learning Management System (LMS), TEEI Itslearning. I have attached more information about our organization and the Together for Ukraine program, and the resources we provide to our volunteer tutors.
We look forward to working together to empower Ukrainians through language learning.
Eldina Tinjic
Project Manager
