Itawamba First Foundation

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Itawamba First Foundation

FIRST is a local community foundation and a tax-exempt charitable organization serving Itawamba Count What Projects Are Currently The Focus For FIRST? 1.

Education- Along with other education projects, FIRST is a proud supporter of the Itawamba Community College Tuition Guarantee Program for graduates of high schools in Itawamba County. 2. Family Aid- Proud supporters of the Fulton Food Panty and United Methodist Food Pantry West. 3. Fine Arts- Broadening the horizons of our students and our community. 4. Public Recreational Facilities- New and enhanced public playgrounds for our community.

04/08/2026

Itawamba First Foundation donates $1,500 to Itawamba County Career and Technicial Center.
The funds were used for the travel and expenses for the SkillsUSA State Competition.

We are so proud of our students and the hard work they put in to prepare for SkillsUSA State Competition! Congratulations to all students and thank you for representing ICTC so well!

A special congratulations to those that placed:

🥇 Ally Winters - 1st place, Cupcake Challenge
🥇 Cameron Campbell and Julio Zavala - 1st place, Carpentry
🥇 Angela Green - 1st place, Medical Terminology
🥈 Brodie South, Cohen Caldwell, Hunter Lindley, and Ziva Sheffield - 2nd place, Entrepreneurship
🥉 Dean Timmons - 3rd place, Automotive Maintenance & Light Repair

02/18/2026

Itawamba First Foundation presents a grant for $5,000 to Tremont School to purchase handheld radios! Thank you, Tremont and Itawamba First Foundation, for all you do!

02/11/2026

Itawamba First Foundations presents a $1,500 donation to Mantachie Elementary School, facilitating the purchase of books for the Bookworm vending machine, which supports the Mantachie Mustang Bookworm program, a positive behavioral intervention utilizing golden tokens as rewards for exemplary actions that can be redeemed for free books.

Thank you Mantachie Elementary Staff and Itawamba First for all you do for Itawamba County!

12/01/2025

Itawamba First Foundation presents a check for $520 to the Itawamba Agricultural High School DECA Club. The grant money will be used to purchase blazers to be worn during competition. Thanks to Itawamba First, Melanie, and staff for all you do.

11/17/2025

The Itawamba First Foundation presented a check to the Anchor Club of Mantachie. These funds will be used to continue the Brain Safety and Mental Health Awareness Campaign. To continue reinforcing Brain Safety awareness, Anchor members will present a bike safety presentation at the County-wide Safety Day, sponsored by the Extension Service. Members will share safety rules and explain how to properly wear a bicycle helmet. Attendees, second-grade students from all Itawamba County schools, will view the presentation. Each attendee will receive a bracelet with the logo “What Are You Thinking?” to remind them to wear helmets when riding bicycles or all-terrain vehicles. Anchor members feel strongly that promoting positive mental health is necessary to counteract the effects of poor mental health, as several area students have been affected. Anchor members will create posters with positive slogans for elementary and high school students, which will be displayed to share positive messages about mental health. Students in grades 7-12 will receive a bracelet with a positive message. There will be a “Wear Green” day for students in K-12 to promote positive mental health. Anchor members will distribute digital safety stickers to students in grades 3-6 to promote social media and digital safety, as students at this age begin using social media and can be easily influenced by the wrong message. By working together, we can make a difference in our students.

11/11/2025

Itawamba First Foundation donates $1,000 to Itawamba Food Pantry East and Itawamba Food Pantry West. Thank you for all you do for Itawamba County!

11/07/2025

Itawamba First Foundations presents a $1,500 donation to the Itawamba Agricultural High School Clothes Closet, which provides gently used and new clothing, non-perishable food items, toiletries, feminine products, school supplies, backpacks, and other essential materials through generous contributions. The Itawamba First Foundation and IAHS are thanked for their support of local students.

10/27/2025

Itawamba First Foundation presents a check for $1,500 to the Itawamba County Development Council/Fulton Main Street Committee. These funds will be used to help upgrade the Christmas decorations in Playgarden Park. Thanks to Itawamba First and the ICDC/Fulton Main Street Committee for all you do for Itawamba County.

10/22/2025

🌟 Connecting Classrooms to Careers: Industry Education Day 2025 🌟

Itawamba Agricultural High School hosted its first Industry Education Day, giving teachers a hands-on look at the real-world skills local employers expect from today’s students. The event was planned by Three Rivers Career Coaches at IAHS, Sandy Prestage and Gary Hamm, and was funded through a donation from Itawamba FIRST Foundation.

Approximately 50 Educators toured Toyota and the Walmart Distribution Center, then over a delicious meal at Romie's Grocery, heard workforce insights from Rep. Donnie Bell and Career Coach Manager Larry Boggs. The theme for the event was Connecting Classrooms to Careers and allowed teachers to gain first-hand knowledge of these two modern workplaces and connect classroom lessons to high-demand Mississippi careers.

Nearly every participant rated the day 5 out of 5, praising the unique experience and real-world relevance. One teacher shared, “I had no idea how many soft skills — punctuality, communication, initiative — are considered just as valuable as technical ability.”

Teachers left inspired to help students see the link between school and career success — and are already requesting future tours in healthcare, business, construction, law enforcement, and more.

With continued support from our school board, community leaders, and local industries, we’re proud to keep building bridges that prepare students for life beyond the classroom. 💛🖤

Itawamba Agricultural High School
Three Rivers Career Coaches

09/06/2025

Itawamba First Foundation presented a check to Itawamba Attendance Center, funding a grant that will enhance learning through flexible seating in our library. This initiative will cater to our entire K-8 school community, fostering a more inclusive and engaging educational setting for all students to enjoy! Pictured: Laken Osbirn (IFF), Melanie Tutor (IAC), Amy Taylor (IAC), Michele Jones (IFF)

03/17/2025

The Itawamba First Foundation donates 3,000 to the Dorsey Attendance Center Family Needs Closet. Thank you for all you do for Itawamba County!

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Fulton, MS
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http://itawambafirst.com/

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