2026 Youth of the Year Derrick G. Represents Holmes County at Mississippi State Competition
Derrick G., a 10th-grade honor roll student from Ebenezer, MS, was named 2026 Youth of the Year for the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Mississippi Delta. He represented our Club at the state competition in Jackson. Meet Derrick, learn about his journey, and see how your donation helps cover registration costs to send future Youth of the Year candidates.
Tennis Comes to the Delta: Coach Training Kicks Off USTA Grant Program
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Mississippi Delta launches a free tennis program thanks to a USTA Innovation Grant. Starting April 24, trained coaches in Clarksdale, Greenwood, Grenada, and Cleveland will teach kids not just a sport, but discipline, resilience, and college pathways. Learn why tennis is a powerful choice for at‑risk youth—and how to sign your child up today.
Cultivating Healthy Futures with Popeyes Foundation's Food Love Grant
Discover how the Greenwood Boys & Girls Club Healthy Habits Program, powered by a Popeyes Food Love Grant, is transforming youth nutrition in the Mississippi Delta. This garden-based initiative teaches kids to grow, harvest, and cook fresh food through hands-on gardening and culinary lessons. Learn how this program builds healthy habits, life skills, and community for Greenwood youth.
A Taste of Success: Club Members Master Healthy Cooking at Viking Cooking School
Members of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Mississippi Delta leveled up their culinary skills at the Viking Cooking School! Read how they made a healthy Southern meal, thanks to a grant from the Rachael Ray Foundation.
How SMART Girls is Building the Next Generation of Mississippi Delta Leaders
Discover how the SMART Girls program at Boys & Girls Clubs of the MS Delta empowers girls through self-esteem, health, and leadership activities. Learn about our impact and how you can help build future leaders.
A Day Down on the Farm: Grenada Club's Fall Adventure at Bull Bottom Farms
Our Grenada Boys & Girls Club had a fun-filled field trip to Bull Bottom Farms in Duck Hill, MS! See how our club members enjoyed go-karts, a corn pit, and pumpkin picking on this unforgettable fall adventure.
STEM programming helps dreams of disadvantaged youth take flight
STEM programs at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Mississippi Delta are inspiring disadvantaged youth. From aviation to 3D printing, our after-school initiatives in Yazoo City are opening doors to future careers with support from partners like Enbridge Fueling Futures.