Education with a Global Impact

School is now in session at Instant Impact Global Prep (IIGP) in Natchez, Mississippi. Opened in August 2023, IIGP will ensure students from Pre-K through 8th grade develop skills to prepare them for the ever-evolving workforce. Dr. JoAnn Rucker is Instant Impact Global Prep’s Executive Director and School Principal. With an extensive background in education, her mission is to impact young people living in low-wealth communities. “Here at IIGP, we believe that all students deserve access to a high-quality education that meets the full range of their needs,” says Dr. Rucker. HOPE provided a $150,000 loan to the school to purchase equipment and furniture for classrooms and the cafeteria. The loan was secured by a deposit from Mississippi First, a non-profit education advocacy and support organization.