MCBL&F gives grant to ensure supplies for students

Special to the Canton News

The Madison County Business League & Foundation (MCBL&F) and the Madison County Community Trust presented a grant to the North Madison County Excel By 5 Coalition to purchase backpacks for all the 0-5 years of age students in preschool classes and daycares. Excel By 5 is an innovative initiative designed to encourage and assist communities to become actively involved in preparing children for kindergarten and first grade. The MCBL&F serves as Co-Lead Agencies for the North Madison County Excel By 5 initiative. For more information go to www. excelby5.com or call Bob Clay at (601)-918- 9152.