JANS – Legacy Education and Community Empowerment Foundation, Inc. was recognized as a 2026 REACH awardee during the Children’s Foundation of Mississippi’s 2026 Summit, Sowing Seeds of Success: Cultivating a Bright Future for Mississippi’s Children, held April 29–30, 2026, at the Clyde Muse Center in Pearl, Mississippi.
The two-day summit brought together leaders, professionals, advocates, educators, community partners, and stakeholders from across the state for learning, connection, and conversation centered on the well-being of Mississippi’s children and families. Sessions focused on key issues affecting children across the state, including health, education, economic well-being, and family and community life.
A major highlight of the summit was the release of the 2026 Mississippi KIDS COUNT Risk & Reach Report. The report pairs data on child well-being with real examples of people, programs, and organizations working to support children and families across Mississippi…