Fostering well-being, growth, and prosperity.

The Shady Grove Foundation is dedicated to supporting the citizens of Mississippi, ensuring that every individual has the opportunity to create and live a healthy, productive life. Our advocacy focuses on two key areas: empowering neurodivergent learners and supporting healthy children. By providing essential resources and targeted initiatives, we strive to foster well-being, growth, and prosperity for all residents.
Dedicated to transforming outcomes for neurodivergent learners by equipping educators and supporting families.
Committed to improving health and wellness by fighting childhood hunger and food insecurity across the state.

Neurodivergent Programs

• Educator Training: Delivering comprehensive, multi-day training for teachers with practical, classroom-ready tools, alongside an advanced “train-the-trainer” model for sustainable district partnerships.

• Early Screening: Implementing tiered screening approaches to ensure all Mississippi schools have the tools needed for early identification.

• Assessments & Support: Funding educational scholarships for students in need to expand access to specialized assessments, therapies, and individualized academic support.

• Classroom Accommodations: Collaborating with schools and parents to provide necessary, strength-based accommodations that help neurodivergent students thrive.

Healthy Children

• Reducing hunger through investments in The Weekend Backpack Program.

• Fighting food insecurity for children and families in Mississippi to ensure every child has the essential nutrition they need to succeed and grow.