Courtney Body is a senior political science major from Carthage, MS. She believes that philanthropy provides others with hope for a better life because it demonstrates that someone cherishes their welfare. And she believes that positive encouragement is a domino effect; when one chooses to help others, the message of love influences someone else to...Read More

Kesicia Dickinson is a senior criminal justice major from Walnut Grove, MS and is the secretary for the student ambassadors program. She believes that personal interactions through service is the only way to reach self-fulfillment within philanthropy and ultimately affect those in need.      Read More

Azaria Edwards is a junior chemistry and pre-pharmacy major from Byram, MS and is vice chair for the student ambassadors program. She believes that philanthropy has carried on through generations and is responsible for creating some of the greatest minds and ideas in the world. She quotes James Baldwin: "We are responsible for the world...Read More

Faith Donaldson is a senior business and marketing major from Mobile, AL. Faith serves as the chair of the student ambassadors for 2016-2017. She believes that philanthropy goes beyond the term “community service” and that in order for us to succeed as a whole we must make sure that every individual is taken care of...Read More

Flora, MS Senior Health Care Administration   "I believe that philanthropy is about coming together and giving to our community while showing deep compassion for others."Read More

Lithonia, GA Sophomore Communicative Disorders   “There are many ways to do acts of philanthropy. Growing up, I participated in various organizations in my community. Yet, I have come to believe that philanthropy is not just an act, but a lifestyle. “Read More

Memphis, TN Senior Graphic Design   “I believe in philanthropy because to be truly philanthropic requires a person to totally embody a way of life that is dedicated, compassionate, and unselfish; the noblest way to live.”Read More

    Mobile, AL Sophormore Business Management & Marketing   “As a college student here at Jackson State University the resources are readily available through organizations such as the Women’s Council to actively go out in the community to assist those in need, be a positive influence, and to also start new projects to better...Read More

  Missouri City, TX Junior Biology “My community and university have given me the chance to change my life for the better and in order to keep that alive I must input my time and energy for the next person.”Read More

  Biloxi, MS Junior Sociology “I believe in philanthropy because of the works of the gracious people that God placed in the position to assist others in humanitarian endeavors.”Read More