10/29/2026
Sometimes capacity building starts with making the right connection.
When the LLH/LHM Foundation wanted to expand its grantmaking beyond New England, it needed a deeper understanding of Mississippi's nonprofit landscape. The Alliance helped bridge that gap, connecting the foundation with organizations whose work aligned with its goals.
That connection led the foundation to First Place for Youth, a newer organization in Mississippi supporting young people as they transition from foster care into independent adulthood.
The resulting grant helped First Place for Youth expand its impact by supporting youth advocates who help young people build essential life skills, while also bringing new philanthropic investment into Mississippi.
For the Alliance, this is capacity building in action: connecting knowledge, relationships, and resources so Mississippi nonprofits can be seen, supported, and positioned to grow.