Trustmark and the Madison County Foundation (MCF) presented a $ 5,000.00 check to the North Madison County Excel By 5 Coalition and Co-Lead agencies in support of the new Early Childcare Resource and Referral Center located on the square in the historic old Madison County Courthouse. The resource center will provide educational tools and continuing education programs for childcare providers, and early learning resources for families and preschool teachers in Madison, Yazoo, Leake, Holmes and Attala Counties. The Madison County Economic Development Authority (MCEDA), United Way of the Capital Area (UW), and the Madison County Business League (MCBL)serve as Co-Lead Agencies for the North Madison County Excel By 5 Coalition.
Shown accepting the gift are (l-r): Ira Murray, UW; Lenita Knight, MCEDA; Dr. Nancy New, New Summit School & Coalition Chairman; Barney Daly, President of Trustmark’s North Metro Region; Gray Marchetti, MCF; Jan Collins, MCBL.