Ann Grant is a friend of Director Tina Johnson and a concerned citizen. So it came as no surprise to Johnson that Grant (third from left) and her four grandchildren would create and donate hand-made cloth masks for the staff and residents of the Dismas Charities Tupelo facility. The 85 masks were presented to Dismas […]

Tupelo Director Tina Johnson (right) has taken on the awesome responsibility of being a co-leader of a Brownie Scout Troop. Together with her childhood friend, Katie Flandro (left), she has been busy helping the eight second and third graders earn their merit badges. The new troop, known as the Shooting Stars, recently earned their Community […]

The staff from Dismas Charities Tupelo program attended the IGNITE Leadership Conference, billed as one of the premier events in the Tupelo area. Attended by over 700 community leaders, the conference was hosted by the Community Development Foundation, the local Chamber of Commerce and economic development organization for Tupelo/Lee County. The one-day summit was designed […]

During a recent awards program, Hattiesburg Director Chris Kelly (left) presented Resident Monitor Darrian Payne with a Certificate of Achievement for his above and beyond performance. “Darrian performs in an excellent manner that has been unparalleled,” Kelly said. Takeisha Bonner-Jasper (right) was also recognized for her fifth year of service to Dismas. Like Us On […]

U.S. Federal Judge Keith Starrett, of the Southern District of Mississippi, recently visited the Dismas Charities Hattiesburg Mississippi facility along with his Secretary Debra Jackson, and U.S. Probation Officer Amanda Pierce. Director Chris Kelly hosted a lunch and tour of the program. The attendees discussed the newly-developed Employment Court, designed to help offenders without adequate […]

Tupelo Social Services Coordinator Keri Dykes (fourth from left) recently volunteered at the annual Imagine the Possibilities career expo, sponsored by the CREATE Foundation, a group committed to improving the quality of life for those in Northeast Mississippi. During the three-day event, 7,200 eighth graders from 75 schools in 17 Mississippi counties attended. The interactive […]

During National Reentry Week, former residents Stephen Goins and Johnny Nash, and recent, successful graduates of the North Mississippi Reentry Court spoke to current Tupelo residents about the pitfalls and mistakes they made upon release. A question-and answer session followed with U.S. Probation Officer and RRC Liaison Chad Redditt. Goins and Nash served an average […]

During National Reentry Week, former residents Stephen Goins and Johnny Nash, and recent, successful graduates of the North Mississippi Reentry Court spoke to current Tupelo residents about the pitfalls and mistakes they made upon release. A question-andanswer session followed with U.S. Probation Officer and RRC Liaison Chad Redditt. Goins and Nash served an average of […]

For the second consecutive year Tupelo staff and residents volunteered to help The Salvation Army set up for their annual Empty Bowls luncheon, their largest fundraiser to provide support for the community. “It is a great way for our residents to give back to them for helping our residents in need throughout the year,” said […]

In late December, the Hattiesburg facility held its annual Christmas Party that included awards to numerous staff to recognize their significant accomplishments “that lend themselves to the success of the program,” said Director Chris Kelly. Prior to the ceremony, Kelly challenged his staff to present to the world a “new and improved version” of themselves […]