Shanell Williamson - Community Health Worker

11/22/2025

🌟 Blessings of Love Mentoring Program - A Table For All: Community Thanksgiving Dinner 🌟

What an amazing day! Today, I had the privilege of attending the annual A Table For All: Community Thanksgiving Dinner, hosted by Blessings Of Love Mentoring Program. Over 250 participants were blessed with a free hot meal, and the spirit of community was felt by all. It was such a great event!

In addition to the delicious food, the event also featured Mississippi SHINE Project offering health screenings, promoting wellness in the community and JDC Save The Children, who distributed books to kids, helping to spread the joy of reading and learning.

What a beautiful way to support the community! This event was truly a celebration of community, care, and connection.🧡

11/21/2025

Knowing the risks can help save lives!

A few mindful choices: watching your blood pressure, staying smoke-free, and knowing your family history, can safeguard the life you’re building and the people you love.

11/21/2025

Today, I was deeply honored to be named Community Health Worker of the Year at the Mississippi SHINE Project Fall Conference. This honor touches my heart in a very special way, especially after a year that brought challenges. There were moments that tested me, moments when I had to pause and take care of myself, but coming back to my work reminded me of my purpose and the love I have for my community.

I want to thank my Project Director, George Dixon for everything he does for our project. His unwavering support, leadership, and belief in me mean more than words can express.

I am incredibly proud of all that the MS SHINE Project has accomplished together, and I look forward to continuing to serve, uplift, and advocate for the health and well-being of our community.

11/13/2025

🍂 Fall 4 Wellness Health & Resounce Fair 🍂

Today we completed our final stop (1 of 4) in this year’s Fall Into Wellness Resource & Health Fair series! 🙌

We wrapped up the season in Bassfield, MS, serving the residents of Jefferson Davis County. This event brought the community together to provide free health screenings and connect residents with valuable local resources.

We were excited to welcome 105 participants and 15 vendors, all dedicated to promoting health awareness and preventive care. Attendees received blood pressure and glucose checks, wellness education, and community resource information—plus plenty of encouragement to make health a priority!

A heartfelt thank you to all the vendors and community members who joined us throughout the fair, and especially to the students from William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine (WCUCOM) for their help today.

Health and resource fairs like this play a vital role in empowering individuals to take charge of their wellbeing. Together, we’re building stronger, healthier communities!
Mississippi SHINE Project Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative, Inc.

11/13/2025

We’re off to a great start for our Fall 4 Wellness Health & Resounce Fair in Jefferson Davis County!!
Mississippi SHINE Project Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative, Inc.

11/06/2025

Today marked the Stop 1 of 3 stops for our Fall 4 Wellness Health & Resounce Fair Outreach Tour! 🍂

The City of Collins teamed up with the Mississippi SHINE Project to provide free health screenings and connect residents with valuable community resources. Attendees took advantage of blood pressure and glucose checks, along with information from a variety of vendors dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles.

We had a great turnout and an amazing day of connection, education, and service to the community! 💚
Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative, Inc.

11/04/2025

New Zion Baptist Church Harvest Festival = FUN for the entire family! 🎉

What an amazing day filled with carnival games, delicious food, live music, hayrides for the kids, great vendors, and so much more! I was honored to provide blood pressure checks and share valuable resource information to support the mind, body, and soul.

A special thank you to Devin Williams Bullock for inviting me to be part of such a wonderful community event. 🙏✨

Mississippi SHINE Project Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative, Inc.

10/29/2025

Today was 1 of 2 stops for our Fall 4 Wellness Health & Resounce Fair Outreach Tour! 🍂

The Friends of the Mendenhall Public Library partnered with the Mississippi SHINE Project to provide free health screenings and share valuable community resources. Participants took advantage of blood pressure checks, glucose testing, and information from various vendors focused on promoting healthy living.

It was a great day of connection, education, and service to the community!
Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative, Inc.

10/29/2025

Late Post…

The West Jasper School District celebrated Red Ribbon Week, and I had the pleasure of partnering with Pamela Prestage-Lang, Project Director of the Mississippi To***co Free Coalition. Together, we set up interactive tables outside the cafeteria and engaged with students in grades 4–12 from Bay Springs Elementary, Junior High, and High School!

My focus was on nutrition education, promoting the 5210 Program to encourage healthy eating habits—especially adding more fruits and vegetables each day. 🥕🍎

Ms. Pam led an informative session on “How Va**ng Affects the Body,” motivating students to make healthy choices and stay vape-free. 💪

Mississippi SHINE Project Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative, Inc.