Fostering Futures: How NWCC Foundation Shapes Education and Community

In this inspiring episode of the cityCURRENT Show, host Andrew Bartolotta sits down with Patti Gordon, the Executive Director of the Northwest Mississippi Community College Foundation.

Patti delves into the Foundation’s mission of transforming lives through educational opportunities, breaking down financial barriers for students, and enriching communities. Andrew, a firsthand beneficiary and first-generation college student thanks to the Foundation, explores its role in shaping tomorrow’s skilled workforce.

The discussion also highlights the Foundation’s fundraising efforts, including the much-anticipated Boots & Pearls Soiree featuring Northwest Baseball Alumnus Jameson Rodgers. Patti shares insights into the Soiree’s significance, the Foundation’s objectives, and the impact of their work on students and the community.

The Northwest Soiree, March 2, 2024 is a premiere fundraising and community recognition event at the Heindl Center for the Performing Arts on the main campus in Senatobia. This formal ticket event will honor community award recipients who have contributed to the legacy of excellence at Northwest.

Purchase tickets: https://www.heindlcenter.org/
Learn more about the NWCC Foundation: https://www.northwestms.edu/about/foundation