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Our Mission
To improve the quality of life and promote the self-sufficiency of the citizens of Marshall and surrounding Counties in Mississippi. We support the areas of employment, education, recreation/cultural activities and the preservation and promotion of the communities' heritage and history.
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Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions. Your generous donation will fund our mission.
Our Team
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Board President
Felicia Monay Jeffries, HLPC
Felicia Jeffries is a Native of Waterford, MS. She is the proud owner and operator of New Beginnings Barber & Beauty College located in the historical city of Holly Springs, MS. Felicia is the Founder of The Indeed Foundation which specializes in providing outreach to various community needs and
Board President
Felicia Monay Jeffries, HLPC
Felicia Jeffries is a Native of Waterford, MS. She is the proud owner and operator of New Beginnings Barber & Beauty College located in the historical city of Holly Springs, MS. Felicia is the Founder of The Indeed Foundation which specializes in providing outreach to various community needs and serves as an advocate to the homeless and less fortunate. She currently serves as the Chair of the Marshall County Relay for Life and the President of the Holly Springs Community Development Corporation. Felicia is a graduate of Northwest Community College earning a degree in Accounting; a graduate of Infinity Career College where she earned a certificate as a Professional Barber Stylist and a Professional Barber Styling Instructor, and a recent graduate of the US Trichology Institute of Albany, New York, where she earned her Hair Loss Practitioner Certification.
Felicia is an Author and a Small Business Influencer where she offers marketing, branding and formulation ideas and guidance to current and aspiring small business entrepreneurs. She is a mother, a sister, a friend, a Woman of God, a GOAL digger, a hope pusher and a loving servant of God who loves to serve other women through empowerment and motivational speaking, small business influencing and community project collaborations. Most importantly, she loves to practice her purposed driven gift by giving ministry behind her salon chair and educational platforms.
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Board Vice President
Rev. Ryal Wilson
Honors: Senator Mervyn Dymally, Outstanding Achievement Award 1972
Congresswoman Yvonne Brathwaite, Outstanding Community Service Award
1973
Outstanding Community Service 1972-1975, Los Angeles Recreation Crop
Outstanding Community Service 1973-1975, Pepperdine University
Who’s Who in American College
Board Vice President
Rev. Ryal Wilson
Honors: Senator Mervyn Dymally, Outstanding Achievement Award 1972
Congresswoman Yvonne Brathwaite, Outstanding Community Service Award
1973
Outstanding Community Service 1972-1975, Los Angeles Recreation Crop
Outstanding Community Service 1973-1975, Pepperdine University
Who’s Who in American College 1975-1976
Community Service Award 1977, AFL-CIO, Norfork, VA
Achievement Award 1979, Federal Prison Systems, Denver, CO
Certificate of Achievement 1988, Interdenominational Conference for Clergy,
Seoul, Korea
Certificate of Completion 1990, Hope Chaplain Corps
United States Navy 1963-1967, Honorable Discharge
Personal
Development: National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc.
American Baptist Churches of South
Vice President Pastors’ Conference of Southern Nevada
Founder/Executive Director Worldwide Ministries, Las Vegas, NV
President/CEO Rivers of Faith Ministries, Holly Springs, MS
President Ministries’ Division New Educational State Convention, MS
1st Vice President Holly Springs Marshall County Baptist Association, MS
Chamber of Commerce Member, Holly Springs, MS
Religious
Achievements:
Ordained Deacon 1979
Licensed Minister 1980
Ordained Minister 1984
Pastor 1987 – 2019 (retired)
Our Team
Our Team
Our History. The Rust College Holly Springs Community Development Corporation was established 1987 mainly to assist college students with their day to day economic, financial and housing needs. Later it expanded to focus on the college’s mission of providing service and technical assistance to Holly Springs, Marshall County, and North Mississippi in general. The CDC has been assigned the responsibility of developing and expanding partnerships between the college and the local community, faith-based, governmental, private, and not for profit organizations. As of March 2021 we are operating as the Holly Springs Community Development Corporation.
Board Director
Clencie Cotton
Experience includes regular practice of law, management of ongoing law practice, management of no-fee legal services alternative delivery system for a staff of 120, computer and technology implementation, staff training and organizational publicity, adviser to board of directors, oversight of case interviews, l
Board Director
Clencie Cotton
Experience includes regular practice of law, management of ongoing law practice, management of no-fee legal services alternative delivery system for a staff of 120, computer and technology implementation, staff training and organizational publicity, adviser to board of directors, oversight of case interviews, legal research, pleadings preparation and discovery, private community development consultant and director of community development corporation.
Professional Experience
March 2003 to Present
Rust College-Executive Director- Rust College Community Development Corporation, Holly Springs, MS 38635
Direct the College’s outreach activities for the neighborhoods surrounding the college which include housing development, construction and rehabilitation. The Corporation is a non-profit, 501 (C ) ( 3 ) tax exempt organization that focuses on charitable efforts.
Mr Cotton also brings an extensive background in legal process.
Our History. The Rust College Holly Springs Community Development Corporation was established 1987 mainly to assist college students with their day to day economic, financial and housing needs. Later it expanded to focus on the college’s mission of providing service and technical assistance to Holly Springs, Marshall County, and North Mississippi in general. The CDC has been assigned the responsibility of developing and expanding partnerships between the college and the local community, faith-based, governmental, private, and not for profit organizations. As of March 2021 we are operating as the Holly Springs Community Development Corporation.
Our History. The Rust College Holly Springs Community Development Corporation was established 1987 mainly to assist college students with their day to day economic, financial and housing needs. Later it expanded to focus on the college’s mission of providing service and technical assistance to Holly Springs, Marshall County, and North Mississippi in general. The CDC has been assigned the responsibility of developing and expanding partnerships between the college and the local community, faith-based, governmental, private, and not for profit organizations. As of March 2021 we are operating as the Holly Springs Community Development Corporation.
Our History. The Rust College Holly Springs Community Development Corporation was established 1987 mainly to assist college students with their day to day economic, financial and housing needs. Later it expanded to focus on the college’s mission of providing service and technical assistance to Holly Springs, Marshall County, and North Mississippi in general. The CDC has been assigned the responsibility of developing and expanding partnerships between the college and the local community, faith-based, governmental, private, and not for profit organizations. As of March 2021 we are operating as the Holly Springs Community Development Corporation.
in order to address pressing community problems. The goals of the CDC are to combine the resources and efforts of the CDC and its partners to promote neighborhood redevelopment and revitalization by: Developing well planned, financially viable, and innovative projects to enhance job creation within the target area. Creating and/or expanding business development in low-income communities Recruiting low-income individuals to fill positions created through the businesses. Providing home ownership opportunities for low-moderate income residents of the target. More importantly, we will continuously survey and monitor the needs of the community to stay relevant.
Our History. The Rust College Holly Springs Community Development Corporation was established 1987 mainly to assist college students with their day to day economic, financial and housing needs. Later it expanded to focus on the college’s mission of providing service and technical assistance to Holly Springs, Marshall County, and North Mississippi in general. The CDC has been assigned the responsibility of developing and expanding partnerships between the college and the local community, faith-based, governmental, private, and not for profit organizations. As of March 2021 we are operating as the Holly Springs Community Development Corporation.
in order to address pressing community problems. The goals of the CDC are to combine the resources and efforts of the CDC and its partners to promote neighborhood redevelopment and revitalization by: Developing well planned, financially viable, and innovative projects to enhance job creation within the target area. Creating and/or expanding business development in low-income communities Recruiting low-income individuals to fill positions created through the businesses. Providing home ownership opportunities for low-moderate income residents of the target. More importantly, we will continuously survey and monitor the needs of the community to stay relevant.
Partnerships
Our History. The Rust College Holly Springs Community Development Corporation was established 1987 mainly to assist college students with their day to day economic, financial and housing needs. Later it expanded to focus on the college’s mission of providing service and technical assistance to Holly Springs, Marshall County, and North Mississippi in general. The CDC has been assigned the responsibility of developing and expanding partnerships between the college and the local community, faith-based, governmental, private, and not for profit organizations. As of March 2021 we are operating as the Holly Springs Community Development Corporation.
in order to address pressing community problems. The goals of the CDC are to combine the resources and efforts of the CDC and its partners to promote neighborhood redevelopment and revitalization by: Developing well planned, financially viable, and innovative projects to enhance job creation within the target area. Creating and/or expanding business development in low-income communities Recruiting low-income individuals to fill positions created through the businesses. Providing home ownership opportunities for low-moderate income residents of the target. More importantly, we will continuously survey and monitor the needs of the community to stay relevant.
Sacred Heart Southern Missions
Care Now Pantry
Other Team Members
Other Team Members
Other Team Members
Board Members
, Lowanna Garcia - Digital Content Manager
Racine Elliott - Events Coordinator
Charles Williams, Advisor
Annie Moffit - Advisor
Help Our Cause
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions. Your generous donation will fund our mission.
