The state of Mississippi and the entire nation has been going through a recession and the economy has been sluggish. Neshoba County has suffered as have most counties in Mississippi. Recent figures have shown that we hit an all time high with an over 11 percent unemployment rate. Many families are doing without many necessities and the poverty rate for Neshoba County has increased to over 25 percent. Unfortunately, the rate of poverty for children under the age of six is 28 percent. Many individuals are struggling to find employment. Some are being forced to look for employment outside of Neshoba County

Monday, April 5, 2010

Action Teams Now Forming

After studying the issues related to poverty for 5 weeks, study circles identified seven key areas to take action on: Education, Community Outreach, Food, Public Policy, Beautification, Structured Recreation, and an updated community Resource Guide Directory. Action teams are now forming in each of these areas.
If you want to serve on an Action Team, please contact the county Extension office. We hope to have the action team leaders posted soon. Contact: 601--656-4602 or email: neshoba@ext.msstate.edu
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  1. Turning the Tide on Poverty_Neshoba Co.April 8, 2010 at 4:44 PM

    If you signed up to work on an Action Team, your action team leader will be contacting you soon!

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