The Harris Initiative

STORY

Founded by Dantevius Harris, a native from Columbus Mississippi, The Harris Initiative is a non-profit corporation that focuses on impacting the adolescent by presenting mental, spirit, and future growth opportunities to enhance personal and professional development. Through mentorships, scholarships, apprenticeship programs, financial -aid advising, work-shops, give-aways, incentives and more we aim to inspire and equip students with the tools and opportunities they need to maximize their potential and drive meaningful change.

MISSION STATEMENT

We impact the adolescent by presenting mental, spirit, and future growth opportunities to enhance personal and professional development.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Community Impact Awarded By 7th Avenue Heritage Festival
Certification For Mentorship Service & Dedication Awarded By West Lowndes Elementary
Hometown Hero Recognition Awarded By Commercial Dispatch
Special Guest Speaker At Mentor Columbus Event For Youth Development

BRAND STATEMENT

PURPOSE + PERSEVERANCE = PROSPERITY

IMPACTS

7/24/25

Back To School Supply Drive Initiative

Various Locations

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7/24/25

Back To School Supply Drive Initiative

At The Harris Initiative, our mission is to empower education and uplift communities through our Sponsor a Student or Teacher campaign. We a...

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Various Locations

5/23/25

Community Field Day Field Trip

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Columbus, MS

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5/23/25

Community Field Day Field Trip

We are dedicated to fostering a healthier, stronger community through engaging physical activities, interactive wellness education, and acce...

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8AM

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3PM

Columbus, MS

5/22/25

Scholarship Giveaway

Columbus, MS

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5/22/25

Scholarship Giveaway

On behalf of The Harris Initiative, we are proud to announce our 1st Scholarship Program @ Columbus High School. One of our missions is to c...

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Columbus, MS

4/19/25

Community Easter Egg Hunt

Columbus, MS

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4/19/25

Community Easter Egg Hunt

Along with the partnership of The Core, Legacy Real Estate Group, and Tae Presents, we were able to provide 5,000 eggs, plenty of fun and ga...

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Columbus, MS

2/6/25

South Side Elementary

West Point, MS

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2/6/25

South Side Elementary

We had the opportunity to provide tickets to the Monster Jam event in Tupelo, MS, on March 15, as well as distribute 6 gift cards to Zaxby’s...

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West Point, MS

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