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June 18, 2021

A New Meaning For Father's Day

When I was growing up, Father’s Day was not a celebration to me. But the meaning of Father’s Day changed completely for me when I met Antwann. He welcomed me…

May 27, 2021

Palmer Home For Children – Where Hope Still Grows

cityCURRENT Director of Digital Media, Andrew Bartolotta, speaks with Drake Bassett, President & CEO of Palmer Home For Children to talk about their 125 year old nonprofit, its mission, and recent groundbreaking of their…

May 21, 2021

Campus Addition At Palmer Home To Expand ‘Whole Child’ Nurturing

Children that find themselves at the doors of Palmer Home in DeSoto County are needing more than food and shelter. They come from backgrounds that leave them needing lots of…

May 18, 2021

Palmer Home Breaks Ground for $8.2M Wellness Center

On Tuesday, Palmer Home for Children’s DeSoto County Campus broke ground for the Dr. Hugh Francis, Jr. Wellness Center, named in honor of a longtime Palmer Home board member.

May 18, 2021

Palmer Home Campus in DeSoto County Breaks Ground For New Wellness Center

There’s renewed help for vulnerable children in the Mid-South. The Palmer Home Campus in Desoto County, Mississippi broke ground Tuesday on a new wellness center.