Magnolia Health Donates $2M to Support Housing and Family Services for Women and Children in Warren County

RIDGELAND, Miss., April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Magnolia Health, a company of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), today announced a donation of $2 million to Joyce's Village of Hope project in Warren County to expand housing and support services for women and children transitioning out of domestic violence shelters. The program is operated by the Mississippi Center for Police & Sheriffs (MSCPS) and aims to help families move from crisis to stability.

Through this funding, MSCPS will expand supportive housing by developing eight homes dedicated to women and children exiting domestic violence shelters. The project also supports the Diapers to Doorsteps program, which provides monthly distributions of diapers and wipes for families with newborns and infants.

Aaron Sisk, president and CEO of Magnolia Health, said the investment reflects Magnolia's ongoing commitment to strengthening communities across Mississippi.

"Programs like Joyce's Village of Hope demonstrate how partnerships between community organizations and the private sector can make a meaningful difference for Mississippi families," Sisk said. "We appreciate the opportunity that allows organizations like Magnolia Health to invest directly in projects that support vulnerable women and children."

Funds from the donation were used to purchase trucks and maintenance equipment, refurbish infrastructure, enhance security and acquire mobile homes to support maternity and transitional housing needs.

Steven Pickett, executive director of the Mississippi Center for Police and Sheriffs, said the project will help vulnerable families regain stability during a difficult transition.

"These homes give families a real chance to reset and move forward with stability." Pickett said. "By pairing safe housing with essential resources for mothers and infants, we're helping women and children take the next step toward independence."

About Magnolia Health
Magnolia Health is a Coordinated Care Organization that serves the needs of Mississippians through a range of health insurance solutions.  Magnolia Health serves the state of Mississippi by improving access to high-quality care for Medicaid recipients while responsibly managing taxpayer dollars. Magnolia is a physician-driven, Mississippi-based Coordinated Care Organization and a Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) company. For more information, visit www.magnoliahealthplan.com.

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