Events & Fundraisers

Support our mission by joining or sponsoring events and fundraisers that will enhance children and families' lives.

Please contact us with any questions 601-957-7670. If you are interested in volunteering for an event, please click here. 

Learn more about our upcoming and past events:

Infant Mental Health (IMH) Virtual Conference

The state of Mississippi is undeniably moving in a positive direction. It was truly an honor to be part of the planning team for the first-ever Infant Mental Health (IMH) Virtual Conference held in our state, an important milestone for early childhood and infant mental health professionals across Mississippi. This inaugural conference brought together a…

Home for the Holidays Christmas Celebration

Homes for the Holidays: Celebrating Family, Faith, and the Spirit of Giving The annual Homes for the Holidays Christmas Celebration held December 13th at the Jackson Medical Mall Community Room brought together children, families, community partners, and supporters for an afternoon rooted in joy, gratitude, and connection. This cherished tradition ensures children receive sponsored gifts…

Christmas Sponsors

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We had an IMPACT in 2024!

Thank you for your interest in learning more about our nonprofit and how we are making a positive difference in the lives of families in Mississippi. We are proud to share our 2024 Impact Report, which outlines the impact we have made in the past year and our vision for the future. The report features…

Staff Spotlight: Celebrating Nadeane Cattrell’s Fellowship with the W.K. Kellogg Foundation

Mississippi Families for Kids (MFFK) is proud to celebrate our Executive Director, Nadeane Cattrell, for successfully completing her fellowship with the W.K. Kellogg Foundation!  Through the Community Leadership Network (CLN) with the Center for Creative Leadership, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation selects 80 fellows each year from across the country to equip them with the knowledge…

Infant Mental Health (IMH) Virtual Conference

By Adam Coker | December 17, 2025
The state of Mississippi is undeniably moving in a positive direction. It was truly an honor to be part of the planning team for the first-ever Infant Mental Health (IMH) Virtual Conference held in our state, an important milestone for early childhood and infant mental health professionals across Mississippi. This inaugural conference brought together a…
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Home for the Holidays Christmas Celebration

By Adam Coker | December 17, 2025
Homes for the Holidays: Celebrating Family, Faith, and the Spirit of Giving The annual Homes for the Holidays Christmas Celebration held December 13th at the Jackson Medical Mall Community Room brought together children, families, community partners, and supporters for an afternoon rooted in joy, gratitude, and connection. This cherished tradition ensures children receive sponsored gifts…
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Christmas Sponsors

By MS Fam for Kids | October 30, 2025
Click Here for Details on Sponsoring Reindeer Deliveries!
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Black Family Symposium Recap

By Neely Morrison | June 7, 2023
The Black Family Symposium held on May 4th, 2023, aimed to gather African American families as well as leaders from every facet of the Black Community to address the critical challenges that families face nationally. This year, a symposium was planned by Mississippi Families for Kids, in conjunction with the Jackson Association of Black Social…
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2022 Champions for Children Gala Recap

By Neely Morrison | December 20, 2022
Our 2022 Champions for Children Gala was a night to remember! We celebrated the work done throughout the year and helped fundraise for services for the upcoming year. Stay tuned for our 2022 impact report that will detail what all was accomplished and what is to come for MFFK. Thank you to everyone who purchased…
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Private, Winter Luncheon Event Presented by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation

By Adam Coker | October 14, 2021
When: December 15th, 2021 This year’s Winter Luncheon will celebrate Mrs. West’s 40 years of social work service and legacy she has made for MFFK in Mississippi. In celebration of her work and legacy, we will be holding a virtual raffle for travel vouchers that will help continue MFFK’s services. Winners will be drawn at…
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