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  • TANF in Mississippi

    A message from our CEO, Aisha Nyandoro, explaining the recent acquittal of officials in the welfare fraud scandal and how this impacts the narrative…

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  • SNAP Work Requirements Article

    Written and Published by Mississippi Today 3/11/2026 SNAP work requirements stifle access to food for older caregivers and grandchildren, experts say. MS Today spoke…

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  • Join us for a Night of Storytelling

    Our 6th Annual Night of Storytelling will take place on Wednesday, April 22nd at 6:00 PM. RSVP Today! Join us for our annual night…

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  • February Newsletter

    Our monthly highlights from the team here in Jackson, Mississippi YOU CAN READ THE FULL NEWSLETTER HERE “We’re also grateful to be reminded that…

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  • Ms. Magazine: Capitol Day

    In Mississippi, Parents and Community Groups Are Feeding the Kids the State Left Behind. READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE

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  • January Newsletter

    The First Springboard Newsletter of 2026 ✨ OUR JANUARY HIGHLIGHTS ⬇️ 1. We’re not going to lie; the highlight of our January was definitely…

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  • Child Care Vouchers

    How Mississippi could meet the needs of more than 19,000 families waiting for child care vouchers. READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE When she is…

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  • Our 2025 Recap

    The Springboard to Opportunities Year in Review 2025 brought with it a flurry of challenges – like devastating policy decisions and increased financial insecurity…

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  • Puerto Rico Trip

    Our 2025 Springboard Fellows Trip to Puerto Rico

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