Dr. VELMALIA MATTHEWS-SMITH MEDICAL & MINISTRY FUND
Dr. Velmalia "Dr. Vel™" Matthews-Smith, MD, is a woman of faith with a huge heart to bring health and healing to the world. In 2024, she formalized a long-term partnership with Suddenly Joyful by instituting this fund to create medical, ministry, missions and educational charitable resources.
Dr. vel's MEDICAL & MINISTRY PROGRAMS
Complimentary Medicine Institute
Thelma Jean Bell McClenton Scholarship Fund
Paul Howard Bell Scholarship Fund
**COMING SOON**
The Complimentary Medicine Institute is committed to extending health to the whole person through education, advocacy and treatment modalities. The Institute will focus on the prevention of chronic disease by educating underserved communities on dietary and lifestyle modifications that promote prosperity, wellness, and long
**COMING SOON**
The Complimentary Medicine Institute is committed to extending health to the whole person through education, advocacy and treatment modalities. The Institute will focus on the prevention of chronic disease by educating underserved communities on dietary and lifestyle modifications that promote prosperity, wellness, and longevity. The Institute will promote brain health; mental health resource allocation; and care giver support. The Institute will promote cancer awareness and prevention.
Paul Howard Bell Scholarship Fund
Thelma Jean Bell McClenton Scholarship Fund
Paul Howard Bell Scholarship Fund
Paul Howard Bell Scholarship Fund supports a student or students pursuing ministerial studies. Paul Howard Bell planted churches, served as a pastor, and provided leadership to distressed ministries throughout northeast Mississippi for over fifty years. He was a visionary, and passionately supported initiatives focused on children and young adults.
Thelma Jean Bell McClenton Scholarship Fund
Thelma Jean Bell McClenton Scholarship Fund
Thelma Jean Bell McClenton Scholarship Fund
Thelma Jean Bell McClenton Scholarship Fund supports a student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Mississippi University for Women. Thelma McClenton is a mother of three who completed a BSN in 1982 and a Master of Science in Nursing in 1997 at Mississippi University for Women. She worked at Northeast Mississippi Medical Center f
Thelma Jean Bell McClenton Scholarship Fund supports a student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Mississippi University for Women. Thelma McClenton is a mother of three who completed a BSN in 1982 and a Master of Science in Nursing in 1997 at Mississippi University for Women. She worked at Northeast Mississippi Medical Center for over one decade; founded Golden Triangle Rural Health Clinic (Starkville, MS); and was a lead clinician at Aberdeen Health Clinic for almost two decades. Passionate about preventative health, she became certified in Lifestyle Medicine to continue providing quality service to her family and community in Northeast Mississippi.
Velma Barker Bell Emergency Fund
Thelma Jean Bell McClenton Scholarship Fund
Thelma Jean Bell McClenton Scholarship Fund
Velma Barker Bell Fund is an emergency fund for families in distress. Funds are available for one-time applicants for life events such as car repairs; disaster relief; utilities; travel for medical care; etc. Velma Bell served as first lady for several Church of God ministries throughout Northeast Mississippi. She was the mother to four c
Velma Barker Bell Fund is an emergency fund for families in distress. Funds are available for one-time applicants for life events such as car repairs; disaster relief; utilities; travel for medical care; etc. Velma Bell served as first lady for several Church of God ministries throughout Northeast Mississippi. She was the mother to four children and faithfully “nursed” church and community members during emergency life events.
Rolling Applications
Let us hear from you
If you would like to be considered as a recipient for one of the three Dr. Velmalia Matthews-Smith Medical & Missions Funds, please email us a cover letter expressing your interest and qualifications/need.