BXS Community Fund LLC, a subsidiary of BancorpSouth Bank, has donated $65,800 to Sally Kate Winters Family Services—a nonprofit organization that provides emergency shelter and other programs in Mississippi.

The donation will assist the organization with its efforts to offer a variety of social services and family support to youth who have been abused, neglected, are homeless or have run away. BancorpSouth has a strong history of partnering with community organizations that help its communities thrive.

"Sally Kate Winters Family Services has significantly impacted hundreds of children's lives in our communities," said Jennifer Woodruff, BancorpSouth president - West Point, Mississippi market. "We're pleased to support this organization and its work to ensure children in need are able to experience a better quality of life."

Sally Kate Winters Family Services provides services to children throughout North Mississippi. It offers four programs: an emergency shelter program, a runaway and homeless youth program, a transitional living program and a children's advocacy center.

"Sally Kate Winters Family Services is honored and excited to receive a donation from BancorpSouth," said Sheila Brand, executive director of Sally Kate Winters Family Services.  "We are grateful to BancorpSouth for recognizing the impact of our services and joining our efforts in promoting a safe environment for all children in our community."