This funding will help you to start or expand a community project in Madison, Hinds, and Rankin Counties in the Greater Jackson, Mississippi Area. This initiative is part of AWS InCommunities' long-standing commitment to being a good neighbor by supporting and helping deliver innovative programs that strengthen ties and increase inclusivity in communities where AWS has a presence.
Transform any outdoor space into a thriving pollinator habitat using region-specific plant guides, supporting local bees, butterflies, and other essential pollinators while strengthening food security and biodiversity in your community.
Community Fridges are accessible public spaces where local businesses and residents share surplus food that would otherwise go to waste, creating stronger communities whilst reducing environmental impact.
Get beautiful Book Dash books to children in your community to bring them joy, support their health and happiness and build their future -- all you have to do is send our book files to a copy shop or printer and they will do the rest!
Plant fruit trees in public spaces to provide free food for residents while bringing neighbours together through collaborative environmental action that creates lasting community connections.
Rigamajig is a comprehensive system for creative learning designed to foster creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving through hands-on STEAM projects. It engages girls and boys equally, helping address the STEM gender gap. Designed by Cas Holman and featured on Netflix.
The Playground for Entrepreneurs is a coaching tool that supports coaches and entrepreneurs on their journey to success, in a collaborative way.
Unite your community to divert food waste from landfill by partnering with local composting companies for regular collection, reducing greenhouse gas emissions whilst creating valuable compost for local use.
Create a small, accessible food pantry in your neighbourhood where people can give what they can and take what they need, no questions asked.
Murals for Communities brings people together through collaborative mural art projects that transform unloved spaces whilst fostering connection, creativity, and community pride across all ages and abilities.
Growing the Indoor Forest – Building, Sharing, and Caring for Indoor Plants
Organise a free meeting place in your community to repair things instead of throwing them away.
