Community & inclusion
Listen to local voices, welcome participation, and respect the people who know this community best.
About / WINSTONVILLE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
A foundation for
our shared future.
A hometown commitment to opportunity, community well-being, and the people who make Winstonville home.
OUR PURPOSE
Community comes first.
The Winstonville Community Foundation was founded in 2024 to improve quality of life in Winstonville, Mississippi, and surrounding areas. We bring individuals, businesses, and organizations together around local needs and long-term opportunity.
Our mission is to empower the Winstonville community by supporting small business development and addressing key well-being needs, creating a more resilient and self-sustaining local economy.
OUR VISION
A thriving, resilient,
and united Winstonville.
We envision a community where every individual has an opportunity to reach their potential, supported by a stronger local economy and a spirit of shared responsibility.
Collaboration & empowerment
Bring people, practical knowledge, and resources together so residents can help shape what comes next.
Integrity & accountability
Work transparently, act responsibly, and share progress honestly.
Sustainable opportunity
Develop initiatives with long-term community benefit in mind.
THE FOUNDATION’S BEGINNINGS
A love for home.
A commitment to its future.
Joel Winston established WCF out of a deep connection to his hometown and a belief in its people. The foundation’s developing plans bring together economic empowerment, education and technology, and community well-being.
Meet our founder