RIDGELAND, Miss., – March 18, 2022 - Cadence Bank, formerly BancorpSouth Bank, announced its contribution of $200,000 to the Baptist Children’s Village, helping the organization's mission to provide residential and non-residential support services to at-risk children and families throughout Mississippi.
Baptist Children’s Village will use the contribution to support education, training, counseling and healthcare programs at their seven residential campuses.
"Cadence Bank is committed to facilitating the wellbeing of children and families in communities across the Gulf South," said Michael Booker, president - Hinds County for Cadence Bank. "We're pleased to support Baptist Children's Village, which has served this same mission in Mississippi for over 125 years."
Baptist Children’s Village was founded in 1897. The organization has a team of more than 50 professionals who serve over 200 children every year between their seven residential campuses and in-home family services. The Baptist Children’s Village exists to provide powerful and honorable examples to at-risk children and families while also meeting their physical and emotional needs in a trauma-informed environment.
Sean Milner, executive director of Baptist Children's Village said, “Baptist Children's Village is thrilled to have a partnership with Cadence Bank. Their contribution will have a wonderful impact on the children in our ministry.”