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Read more about the article Mississippi Legislative Update for January 24, 2024

Mississippi Legislative Update for January 24, 2024

  • Post published:January 23, 2024

The Mississippi State Legislature convened at the beginning of January. Wednesday, February 14, is legislators' last day to introduce new bills. The session lasts 125 days and ends (or adjourns) on May…

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Read more about the article Community Partnership Celebration: Your Donations Make A Difference

Community Partnership Celebration: Your Donations Make A Difference

  • Post published:January 23, 2024

Our Community Partnership Celebration is always a wonderful evening of celebration and fellowship. Please join us at BRAVO! Italian Restaurant and Bar on January 29, 2024, from 5:00 to 8:00 for our Tenth Annual…

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Read more about the article Help Us Honor the Tenth Annual Community Partnership Celebration Award Winners

Help Us Honor the Tenth Annual Community Partnership Celebration Award Winners

  • Post published:January 10, 2024

Please join Families as Allies for our Community Partnership Celebration on Monday, January 29, from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Bravo Italian Restaurant. Tickets and sponsorships are still available. During the celebration, we…

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Read more about the article Follow the 2024 Mississippi Legislative Session Along with Families as Allies

Follow the 2024 Mississippi Legislative Session Along with Families as Allies

  • Post published:January 10, 2024

The Mississippi State Legislature began its new session on January 2, 2024. The session lasts 125 days and ends (or adjourns) on May 5 (also known as sine die). Monday, February 19, is…

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Read more about the article Come Celebrate with Families as Allies in January 2024!

Come Celebrate with Families as Allies in January 2024!

  • Post published:December 19, 2023

Please get your tickets and purchase your sponsorships for the 10th Annual Families as Allies Community Partnership Celebration! This warm and wonderful celebration is on Monday, January 29, 2024, from 5:00…

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Read more about the article Decision-Making Resources from The Arc of the United States

Decision-Making Resources from The Arc of the United States

  • Post published:December 19, 2023

The Arc of the United States is a national non-profit founded in 1950 by parents who believed that children with intellectual and developmental disabilities "deserve more." They shared with us this great…

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Read more about the article Talking to our Children about Violence in Israel and Palestine

Talking to our Children about Violence in Israel and Palestine

  • Post published:December 19, 2023

The violence that has escalated in Israel and around the world over the past three months is gut-wrenching and terrifying. Everything we do at Families as Allies flows from our…

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Read more about the article Check out ‘Well-Being During the Holidays’ from the National Federation of Families

Check out ‘Well-Being During the Holidays’ from the National Federation of Families

  • Post published:December 12, 2023

The holiday season is here, and with it comes a range of experiences and emotions. We at Families as Allies understand that for families, especially those navigating mental health challenges…

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Read more about the article Give Your Feedback: Family Peer Support and How Are Our Children Doing Post-Pandemic?

Give Your Feedback: Family Peer Support and How Are Our Children Doing Post-Pandemic?

  • Post published:December 12, 2023

Families as Allies is the state chapter of the National Federation of Families. The Federation wants feedback about how families are doing three years post-pandemic (we know it hasn't been…

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Read more about the article We Love Our Interns at Families as Allies!

We Love Our Interns at Families as Allies!

  • Post published:December 12, 2023

Trenier Coleman and Angel Burnett just finished their internships with Families as Allies, and we wish them the absolute best! Both are pursuing bachelor's degrees in Social Work from Jackson…

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