Acona Community Outreach Foundation

The Fannie Lou Hamer Cancer Foundation, founded in 2004, is dedicated to eradicating cancer in Mississippi, particularly in the rural Mississippi Delta, through education, support services, research, and advocacy. With a focus on prevention, the foundation has provided over 10,000 underserved women with free mammograms and Pap tests, as well as offering free prostate cancer screenings to more than 1,200 men. The organization's unique distinction lies in its connection to Fannie Lou Hamer, who died of cancer and serves as an inspiration for their work in addressing the cancer experience of impoverished women.Generated from the website

The ACEs Awareness Foundation, established by the Essie B. William Earl Glenn Foundation for Better Living, is a community-focused organization dedicated to raising awareness about the social determinants of health affecting children, youth, and families in the Mississippi Delta. Through education and outreach, the foundation aims to enhance understanding of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and their long-term impacts on health, behavior, and overall well-being. By addressing the effects of trauma and promoting resilience, the ACEs Awareness Foundation seeks to foster healthier communities and reduce disparities among its citizens. The organization emphasizes the importance of building supportive relationships and educating families to prevent the transmission of ACEs to future generations. Generated from the website