Non-profit expands to solve community challenges

In 2023, Starkville Strong will continue to put forth effort in support of community needs.

Brandi Herrington, executive director of Starkville Strong, shared the goals of the nonprofit organization for the new year.

“For 2023, we are beginning to move beyond the typical asks of non-profits, and we are asking people to think outside of the box,” Herrington said.

Herrington spoke of the more unique issues that the community faces, such as the Ukrainian families who relocated to

Starkville following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Instead of the usual need for monetary donations, Herrington said contributions, like a Rosetta Stone subscription, would assist Ukrainian families