Youth Foundation

Northeast Mississippi Youth Foundation

The Northeast Mississippi Youth Foundation (NEMYF), established by CREATE in 2001, is driven by its desire to make a difference in the lives of young people. Eleventh and twelfth graders from Northeast Mississippi are nominated and elected by the current NEMYF board. These students learn about philanthropy and making a difference in their communities while raising money for their endowment. At the annual April press conference, students present grant awards to non-profit agencies that primarily serve children and youth. The NEMYF endowment has exceeded the $140,000 mark with almost $50,000 in grants given back to Northeast Mississippi communities.

NEMYF Board Members

Lauren Young Abby Kate Boyer Zalexus Actkinson Jaiden Linley Sara Pelin Giray Nathanael (Nate) Patrick

Leary Nicole Wood Haley Dean Trevor Hart Madeline Bonds Sarah Elizabeth Long Lauren Graff Shelby Merrell Anna Mae Ramsey Taniyah Wallace Lydia McKissick AutumnMcHenry Causey Simmons Alexis Stegall Emily Alejandra Mago Hallee Jourdan Madison Bagwell Kendal Houpt Kaylee Duke Maggie Hardin Noah Carpenter

Kaylee Duke, Chair - Tippah Sara Elizabeth Long, Assistant Chair - Lee Trevor Hart, Secretary - Lee Reese Horton, Assistant Secretary - Tippah

NEMYF Officers

Cailyn Leigh Rape Joseph McCoy Fennell Ellie Myers Mary Greer Annie Orman David Clayton Reese Horton Taya Baggett Laura Thompson

Lauren Graff, Treasurer - Lee Sara Pelin Giray, Assistant Treasurer - Lafayette Laura Thompson, Historian - Lee Ellie Myers, Assistant Historian - Union