Projects and Initiatives
In 2007, the Foundation awarded grants totaling more than $2 million to community programs around the state that are working to build healthy lives.
The Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation is proud to have provided grant funding to these organizations in 2007:
- Amory School District
Funding for a coordinated school health initiative - Body Walk - Mississippi State University Extension Service
Funding for interactive health exhibit - City of Meridian
Funding for the Bonita Lakes walking trails and fitness equipment - City of Tupelo
Funding for fitness equipment along a municipal walking track - HealthWorks!
Development of a children's interactive health museum - Institute for Disability Studies
Funding for a comprehensive health and wellness elementary curriculum - Lynn Meadows Discovery Center
Support for an outreach program to teach healthy lifestyles - Magnolia Speech School
Funding for a physical education program
(read more ») - Mississippi Arts Commission
Support for innovative physical education through dance
(read more ») - Mississippi Children's Museum
Funding for health and wellness education exhibit - Mississippi In Motion
Funding for a healthy lifestyle promotion program
(read more ») - Natchez Trails Project
Lead support for a community walking trail - Pecan Park Elementary School
Development of a walking track for the school and community
(read more ») - Poplarville School District
Support of a comprehensive, school-based healthy lifestyles program - Project Fit America
Funding for outdoor gym equipment and health education
(read more ») - T. K. Martin Center
Funding for a PE program and equipment