ABOUT
FOUNDERS, STEVE & GWEN AZAR
The Steve Azar St. Cecilia Foundation(SASCF) is a 501(c)(3) charitable corporation founded in 2006 by Steve and his wife Gwen to serve as a vehicle for charitable service and giving back to their communities through Steve’s abilities as a singer/songwriter and recording artist.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Steve Azar St. Cecilia Foundation is to raise funds for charitable organizations, particularly in the Delta region that aid sick, disadvantaged and abused children. The foundation also supports the promotion and growth of art and music programs within educational and cultural institutions.
16th Annual | June 10-12, 2027
The Delta Soul is a fundraising event held in Greenville, Mississippi benefitting the Steve Azar St. Cecilia Foundation.
This 3 day event, held during June is the main fundraiser for the SASCF. Our mission is not only to raise money but to create an extraordinary Delta experience for our participants, sponsors and celebrities, many who come in from different parts of the country to enjoy golf and festivities highlighting the Delta’s rich musical history, fantastic southern food and superb southern hospitality.
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Over $1,625,000 disbursed in support of arts programs and children’s charities:
The Steve Azar St. Cecilia Foundation Scholarships
Education has always been an important part of the St. Cecilia Foundation's mission. Through dedicated scholarship funds, we are helping provide opportunities for students to continue learning, creating and pursuing their talents.
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Mississippi School of the Arts
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Education Foundation of Greenville
We established a new scholarship for students wishing to attend the Mississippi School of the Arts and are continuing our long time scholarship with the Education Foundation of Greenville, Inc. which serves high school seniors in Washington County going on to college. Both scholarships are administered through the Community Foundation of Washington County.
CONGRATULATIONS!
2026 Education Foundation of Greenville Scholarship Recipients:
Evan Patterson - (Greenville Weston High)
Halle Brown(Greenville Christian)
Brianna Hearn (Washington School)
Emma Blaylock (Deer Creek)
CONTACT
MAILING ADDRESS
SASCF
P.O. Box 4613
Greenville, MS 38704
GENERAL INFO: INFO@SASCF.ORG
DELTA SOUL INFO: DELTASOUL@SASCF.ORG