LEAD Tupelo/Lee County

05/08/2026

LEAD is honored to thank Tupelo Water and Light and Tombigbee Electric Power Association for their dedication, commitment, and hard work to restore power to our area during Winter Storm Fern. We sincerely thank the linemen and the entire staffs at these organizations for taking care of our families in Northeast Mississippi. Thank you to the CREATE Foundation and community donors for making the funding possible so that we could pass on gift cards to every member of these amazing staffs! Thank YOU!

04/22/2026

LEAD congratulates Juanita Floyd on receiving the Red Rasberry Humanitarian Award last night in Tupelo! It was a beautiful event celebrating Juanita, and celebrating Regional Rehab. We are honored to call you our friend, Juanita! Such a well-deserved honor! You are a difference maker! We love you! Congrats!

04/15/2026

LEAD Board member Eddie Dalton is seen here presenting a grant check to the Tupelo Children’s Mansion for a new project! Thank you for the difference you make in our community!

04/13/2026

LEAD is excited to see Meals on Wheels (our first place winner at our Night for Nonprofits event) have its ribbon cutting for "Serving Grace Resale Shop" done by the Community Development Foundation! Congrats and thank you for the difference you are making in our community! Be sure to visit the shop at the Tupelo Furniture Market, Building 6-2.

02/21/2026

LEAD says thank you to three nonprofit organizations for making a difference in our community during times of need by presenting $15,000 in donations.

If you want to donate to the CREATE Lee county storm relief fund, click here: https://createfoundation.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=9052

Thanks to Alvin Ivy/WTVA for this coverage!

Three local relief organizations are getting a major boost to help storm recovery efforts.

02/21/2026

LEAD thanks these three amazing organizations for all they do for our community during times of need.

If you'd like to donate to the CREATE Lee county storm diaster relief fund, simply click here: https://createfoundation.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=9052

Thank you, Allie Martin/WCBI for this coverage. https://www.wcbi.com/three-nonprofits-receive-5000-donations-from-lead/

Three nonprofits that have helped people during the recent winter storm were recognized for their work.

12/22/2025

LEAD enjoyed a Christmas/Holiday Breakfast earlier this month where we honored "Super Phantom Donor" David Brevard and family for their amazing support of LEAD's Phantom Ball. LEAD also honored two, long-time Board members Zell Long and Scott Reed for their years of service and dedication as they step down from the Board. We appreciate these individuals and their support! We loved having the CREATE staff join us for our celebration, and we appreciate each of them!

It's been a great year for LEAD, and we are so thankful for all of you and what you do to make it possible for us to serve our community! Happy Holidays from our LEAD family to you and your families!

11/12/2025

Congrats to the Shine Foundation! LEAD Tupelo/Lee County is thrilled to be a part of helping your organization as you all continue to make a difference in our community!

Thank You to the CREATE Foundation of Tupelo

We are deeply grateful to the CREATE Foundation for their generous grant in support of The Bridge Program. This funding will directly empower our Shine families by providing the resources, guidance, and opportunities they deserve.

Your continued investment in our community helps us bridge the gap for families working toward lasting change. Thank you for believing in our mission and walking alongside us as we shine a light of hope and possibility.

CREATE Foundation

10/23/2025

TUPELO – With some 4,000 families spread across eight counties to feed each month, the Hunger Coalition of Northeast Mississippi could use as much help as it can get.

10/22/2025

LEAD is honored to donate $15,000 to the Hunger Coalition of Northeast Mississippi!

Did you know that in 2016 the Hunger Coalition was actually formed by LEAD (formerly known as the "Tupelo/Lee Community Foundation") and a partnership with United Way of Northeast MS?!

LEAD is thrilled to continue supporting the Hunger Coalition team as it works to eliminate food insecurity in our area. Thank you to the Hunger Coalition for serving those in need in northeast Mississippi. Thank you to the CREATE Foundation for helping to make this donation possible!