At Toyota of Hernando, we believe that community success means ensuring every person has the opportunity to live with dignity and purpose. That’s why we’re proud to support the Baddour Center, an organization that has been transforming lives in North Mississippi for decades. The Baddour Center provides safe, supportive residential communities for adults with intellectual disabilities, offering them meaningful lives filled with care, education, and genuine belonging.
Supporting the Baddour Center represents our commitment to disability advocacy and social inclusion. When you choose Toyota of Hernando, you’re choosing a dealership that invests in causes that matter. We participate in two major annual events that support Baddour Center’s mission and raise funds for the residents and programs that define the organization’s work.
Every February, Dancing For Our Stars transforms the Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center at the University of Memphis into an evening of entertainment, community spirit, and meaningful fundraising. Now in its ninth year, this event has become a beloved North Mississippi tradition that celebrates both performance and purpose.
The concept is simple but engaging: local celebrities compete in a dance-off for a disco ball trophy. The 2026 event theme is “Celebrate the Cinema,” adding a fun, themed atmosphere to the evening. General admission is just $50, making this an affordable family event. Attendees vote for their favorite dancers at $1 per vote, giving the audience a meaningful say in determining the winner while raising additional funds.
What makes Dancing For Our Stars special is its combination of professional entertainment and grassroots community involvement. You’re not just watching a show, you’re participating in something that directly supports real people in our community. Every dollar raised funds residential care, education programs, and support services for Baddour Center residents. The atmosphere is joyful, inclusive, and genuinely community-focused. Toyota of Hernando is proud to be part of this annual celebration.
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Every September, the Art Auction Benefitting Baddour celebrates creativity while raising critical funds for the organization’s programs and services. Now in its third year, this event brings together artists, collectors, and community members who believe in the power of art and the importance of supporting North Mississippi’s most vulnerable populations.
Art auctions are wonderful community events that combine cultural appreciation with philanthropy. Attendees can support local and regional artists while knowing that their purchases directly benefit Baddour Center residents. The auction provides a venue for artists to showcase their work and for art lovers to acquire meaningful pieces. The atmosphere is sophisticated yet accessible, celebratory yet purposeful.
Toyota of Hernando’s participation in this event reflects our belief that community support takes many forms. Whether it’s through sporting events, cultural gatherings, or art auctions, meaningful fundraising brings people together around shared values. The Baddour Center’s work is essential to our region, and supporting that work through events like this art auction is an honor.
The Baddour Center operates primarily from its campus in Senatobia, Mississippi, providing residential community for adults with mild and moderate intellectual disabilities. Residents live in supported group homes and individual apartments, with staff providing personalized care, education, and life skills training. The organization focuses on building independence, fostering meaningful relationships, and helping residents contribute to their communities.
What sets Baddour apart is its emphasis on dignity and inclusion. Rather than isolating residents in institutional settings, Baddour believes adults with intellectual disabilities deserve to live as independently as possible, participate in community life, and have meaningful work and social opportunities. This philosophy guides everything the organization does, from residential care to employment support to community integration programs.
For families in North Mississippi with adult children with intellectual disabilities, the Baddour Center provides peace of mind that loved ones are receiving compassionate, professional care in a supportive community environment. That’s why supporting the organization matters so deeply to businesses like Toyota of Hernando.
Disability is a natural part of human diversity. Adults with intellectual disabilities deserve the same respect, opportunities, and support as anyone else in our community. Yet funding for residential programs, employment support, and community services remains limited in most regions. That’s why organizations like the Baddour Center depend on community support and business partnerships to maintain and expand their vital work.
Toyota of Hernando recognizes that true community success includes everyone. When we sponsor events that support the Baddour Center, we’re affirming that people with disabilities belong in our community, deserve meaningful opportunities, and should be included in all aspects of community life. This commitment to inclusion reflects our broader philosophy as a local dealership that takes community responsibility seriously.
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The Baddour Center is a residential community in Senatobia, Mississippi, serving adults with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities. The organization provides safe, supportive homes where residents receive care, education, and opportunities to build meaningful lives. Baddour has been serving North Mississippi for decades.
Dancing For Our Stars is an annual fundraiser held in February at the Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center at the University of Memphis. This is the 9th annual event, featuring local celebrities in a dance competition for a disco ball trophy. General admission is $50. Attendees vote for their favorite dancers at $1 per vote. The event theme is “Celebrate the Cinema,” creating an entertaining evening that supports Baddour Center residents.
The 3rd Annual Art Auction Benefitting Baddour takes place in September. This event showcases artwork and raises funds to support the organization’s programs and services for adults with intellectual disabilities. It’s a wonderful way to support art, community, and meaningful inclusion.
Toyota of Hernando supports the Baddour Center because we believe in inclusion and dignity for all members of our community. Adults with intellectual disabilities deserve safe, supportive environments where they can thrive. Baddour provides exactly that. Supporting this organization reflects our values as a North Mississippi business.
Contact the Baddour Center directly for event details, tickets, and registration. You can also call Toyota of Hernando at (662) 912-9403 for information about how we’re supporting these events. We’re happy to share details about participating in these meaningful fundraisers.
Yes. As a community-committed dealership, Toyota of Hernando supports multiple causes across North Mississippi, including education, health, veterans, and social services. Our community involvement reflects our belief that successful businesses contribute meaningfully to the communities they serve.
Toyota of Hernando is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and everyone is valued. Supporting the Baddour Center is one meaningful way we live out that commitment. Come visit our showroom at 2887 McIngvale Rd, Hernando, MS 38632, and experience a dealership that genuinely cares about community. Call (662) 912-9403 with any questions. We’re open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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