Host: Aaron Cozort
Guest: Anna Bell
VIDEO
PRESENTING SPONSORS:
Pure Focus Media – https://www.purefocus.media/
EPISODE SPONSOR:
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DESCRIPTION
On this powerful episode of Southaven Business Beat, we sit down with Anna Bell, Community Outreach & Volunteer Coordinator at Palmer Home for Children, to hear the heart behind one of Mississippi’s most impactful nonprofits. With 130 years of unwavering service, Palmer Home provides a safe, loving, and faith-centered environment for children in need, no matter where they come from. It Takes a Village. This is the real-life impact of Palmer Home.
Palmer Home’s story began in 1895, born from the compassion of local churches in Columbus, Mississippi, and has since grown into a transformative, holistic organization serving children from birth to 17. Anna Bell shares how Palmer Home has adapted through generations, expanded its campus in Lake Cormorant, and remained committed to restoring hope—without any government funding. Yes, you read that right. All of this incredible work is powered by private donors, churches, volunteers, and businesses like yours.
Whether you’re a family in need, a business looking to give back, or someone with a servant heart wondering how you can make a difference—this episode is for you.
We dive into:
Palmer Home’s faith-based mission
How the organization keeps siblings together
Their unique cottage-style homes and 150-acre campus
What it means to raise 50 children as a community
Ways your business, church, or team can serve and sponsor
Real-life success stories that will inspire and move you
From pizza nights and basketball in the gym to therapy, education, and mentorship, Palmer Home ensures that every child is seen, heard, and valued.
And yes—there are plenty of ways to get involved, from volunteering and mentoring to hosting events in their stunning new $8.2 million Wellness Center.
So here’s what you can do next:
Listen to this episode in full to learn the story behind the mission. Tell us your ideas on how YOU want to support. Visit palmerhome.org to donate or volunteer.
Let’s be the village it takes. The children are 20% of our population, and 100% of our future. Let’s invest wisely.
CHAPTERS
- Welcome to Southaven Business Beat (00:00 – 00:47)
- Meet Annabel from Palmer Home (00:47 – 01:10)
- The 130-Year History of Palmer Home (01:10 – 02:22)
- Why Palmer Home Has Endured Generations (02:22 – 03:15)
- The Move to Hernando: 150 Acres of Hope (03:15 – 04:12)
- Inside the Cottage-Style Living Model (04:12 – 05:08)
- A National Impact: Children from 14 States (05:08 – 06:18)
- Restorative Care: Therapy, Faith, and Love (06:18 – 07:06)
- Community Partnerships & Volunteer Roles (07:06 – 08:03)
- Tour of the $8.2M Wellness Center (08:03 – 09:22)
- Free Facility Use for Local Businesses (09:22 – 10:15)
- Why We Need the Whole Village (10:15 – 11:21)
- Real Stories of Transformation (11:21 – 13:22)
- Keeping Sibling Groups Together (13:22 – 14:31)
- Annual Fundraisers & Events to Get Involved (14:31 – 15:57)
- The Radiothon, Tailgates & Shotguns & Sunflowers (15:57 – 16:44)
- Hard Goodbyes, Beautiful Reunions (16:44 – 17:05)
- What If My Family Needs Palmer Home? (17:05 – 18:16)
- How to Reach Out and What to Expect (18:16 – 19:06)
- Final Thoughts: Focus on the Future (19:06 – 20:28)
- Final Thoughts: Focus on the Future (20:28 – 23:17)
SPONSOR LIST
https://www.wisdomintegrators.com – Wisdom Integrators
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https://www.purefocus.media/ – Pure Focus Media
https://www.southavenchamber.com/ – Southaven Chamber of Commerce
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