SUMMARY: At a recent Night for Nonprofits event in Tupelo, LEAD, an affiliate of the CREATE Foundation, awarded $20,000 in grants to local nonprofits. The Tupelo Children‘s Mansion received the largest grant of $10,000, while Good Samaritan Health Services, the Association for Excellence in Education, and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Northeast Mississippi also received funding. Since its establishment, LEAD has distributed over $200,000 in grants to support various community initiatives.

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SUMMARY: The 2024 Sanderson Farms Championship in Jackson, Mississippi, is projected to significantly boost the state‘s economy, with an estimated impact of around $30 million. The tournament attracts golfers globally to the Country Club of Jackson, where they appreciate the course’s condition and local attractions. Funds raised will benefit Friends of Children‘s Hospital, serving over 200,000 patients in Mississippi last year. Executive Director Steve Jen emphasizes the tournament’s importance for children across the state. The event concludes on October 6, and mobile tickets are available on the Sanderson Farms Championship website.

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