The Progressive Foundation of Clay County, Inc. in collaboration with The Clay County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta hosted a blood drive in recognition of Sickle Cell Awareness Month, September 22, 2025
Pictured are L>R-Reita Humphries, Kizzie Doss-representing Clay County Alumnae of DST; Bettye Swift, Sylvia Pernell-representing The Progressive Foundation; Devan Boatner-donor;
Francesca Steverson, representing Vitalant;
Carolyn J. Poston, and James T. Stewart-representing The Progressive Foundation
The Clay County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. entered a partnership with the Progressive Foundation of Clay County, Inc. to bring two play performance on Feb. 13, 2025 " A Year with Frogs & Toads: from New State Theatre, Jackson, MS. This play performance was made possible with a grant awarded from the Mississippi Arts Commission.
The Progressive Foundation of Clay County, Inc. created an educational library at ICS Headstart Center, West Point, MS on January 22, 2025. This provides the students the opportunity to receive and read over 200 books that was donated as well as bookshelves, alphabetic rug and 4 colorful sitting stools. On January 14, 2025, the Foundation donated education instructional materials to be used by the staff and students at Holy Temple Child Care Center, West Point, MS. Both facilities expressed their gratitude and appreciation of the needed resources. These are some of the community service projects the Foundation are providing tot he Citizens of West Point/Clay County, more community services projects to come based on a grant secured by TVA Community Care Fund, City of West Point Mayor, Board of Selectmen, and Water and Light Department.
Nicole Epps & Carolyn Poston
On December 31, The Progressive Foundation of Clay, Inc. and The Cottrell Street Music & Heritage Festival Organization presented The West Point Packers (little league football program) with 25 new Youth shoulder pads and 25 new Youth helmets.