Foundation for the Mid South

the Bridge - Focus on Wealth Building
Shares our approach to building financial security and helping families break the generational cycle of poverty.  (2011)
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Making Mississippi Competitive: Solutions for Building Assets in Low-Wealth Communities
Presents a snapshot of Mississippians' financial well-being and provides suggestions for increasing assets and creating an environment for low-wealth families to achieve financial security. (2011)
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EITC: Working Hands Getting a Hand Up 
The Earned Income Tax Credit is a valuable tool to help working, low-income people keep more of their earnings.  This document explains the credit and how we hope it will gain wider use in the Mid South to help people become more financially secure.
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Changing Lives: An Investment in the Mid South
Demonstrates how Individual Development Account (IDAs) programs are changing lives in the Mid South. The report contains data and stories that support the importance of growing IDA programs in our region as a means to help families build financial security. (2008 Wilmer Shields Rich Medal Winner)
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The American Dream Within Reach
Promotes the benefits that Individual Development Account programs can provide low-wealth families and how it is a successful tool to help them achieve financial security. (2006) 
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