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💙 Ways to Give 💙

We have several ways you can give to Bayou Academy.  Some of these are super simple and don't cost YOU a dime!
 
 
 
We always welcome a monetary donation made out to Bayou Academy Foundation. It is 100% tax deductible.  You can mail to:  
 
Bayou Academy Foundation
P.O. Box 1044
Cleveland, MS. 38732
Click the donate button above to pay via Paypal.  You do not have to have a Paypal account to pay through this link.  You can input your credit card information without an account.  
 
Feel free to choose the fund/category that means the most to you!
 
 
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When one thinks of Mrs. Mary Ann Odom, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Dedication to her students, kindness, willingness to serve are all great examples.  When we asked a group of Bayou Academy Alumni, a resounding characteristic described is her servant heart.  In the fall of 2020, Bayou Academy Foundation & Head of School, Curt McCain, saw the need for financial assistance to students within the Bayou Academy family. The pandemic was a financial burden to many families and it was clear that a solution was necessary.  With that, the Mary Ann Odom Servant Heart Scholarship was born. odom Students who were recognized as needing financial assistance were constituents of this scholarship and were given relief during an already difficult year. Mrs. Odom taught at Bayou Academy for many years, dutifully serving her students in academics and life-lessons.  Students all remember her fondly, with Gib Ellis (c/o 2008) saying, “I always loved that she let me sit at her desk for class. I don’t know if it was to keep

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 a better eye on me or what, but it made me feel special.” Many others echoed his sentiments, with the overwhelming majority saying she was the perfect mix of love & discipline.  Kim Abide (c/o 1989) said, “Mrs. Odom has always been one of my favorite teachers! She is one of the teachers who inspired me to become a teacher. Thanks to Mrs. Odom, I was well prepared for my English classes in college.” Mrs. Odom is now retired from Bayou Academy, but has definitely left her legacy here. This scholarship in her honor embodies what it means to have a servant’s heart. Giving to others less fortunate is what Mrs. Odom instilled in her students. This scholarship is being utilized by families who need relief from financial strain, while continuing to give their children the best education.

 

If you would like to contribute to the Mary Ann Odom Servant Heart Scholarship, please send your 100% tax deductible donation to P.O. Box 1044, Cleveland, MS. 38732 with “Odom Scholarship” in the memo line OR you can use the link below to submit your donation via Paypal. Mrs. Odom’s servant heart will continue to be honored through the students supported through this endeavor!

 
 
 
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You can give and help in so many ways!
 
  • PRAY FOR OUR SCHOOL
    • Pray for God's provision for Bayou Academy for years to come. His wisdom in the use of all our funds, and His guidance for your family's contributions.
  • MAKE A GIFT OR PLEDGE
    • Giving is simple! All donations are 100% tax deductible. We have our BA Colt Annual Fund, Mary Ann Odom Servant Heart Scholarship Fund, and many other funds you can use to contribute.
  • SPREAD THE NEWS
    • If you see videos, ads, or content we post on Facebook or Instagram during the year, please tag, post, & share to your followers.
  • CHECK ON MATCHES
    • Check with your employer about a donation-match program they may sponsor. We've received many donations from employer-match programs.