On July 17, 2026, young athletes from Boys & Girls Clubs across the Mississippi Delta gathered at Mississippi Valley State University for an unforgettable tennis meetup. Thanks to the USTA Southern Rural Grant Initiative, kids who may never have picked up a racket got the chance to play, learn, and build life skills like determination, teamwork, and self-belief. Read more about this exciting day and how tennis is changing lives in the Delta.

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.

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.

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.