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PEOPLE hancock county
ONE DONATION
Helps 23 Community Causes
story and photos courtesy of Hancock Chamber of Commerce
FEATURED EVENT
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23
Hancock Chamber’s Annual “Swing for the Cause” at The Bridges Hollywood Casino – Gulf Coast
12 noon shotgun start
To reserve your foursome or single golf slot, go to www.hancockchamber.org, click on the calendar, then go to October 23 to register. Or, call the Chamber office at 228.467.9048 or send an email to sally@hancockchamber.org.
FOUNDATION PROGRAMS
Bay St. Louis Heritage Trust Brenda’s House
Business Resource Center
Excel By 5
Foster the Cause
Friends of McLeod Park
Ground Zero Hurricane Museum Hancock Chamber Beautification Hancock Chamber Education Programs Hancock Chamber Kiln Business Programs Hancock County Scenic Byways Hancock County Sheriff Canine Operations Hancock Leadership
Job Generation Fund
Keep Bay St. Louis Beautiful
Life Grows On
McDonald Park Fund
Mind, Body & Spirit
Mystic Krewe of PupSeidon
Ruth’s Roots
Tiger Athletic Fund
Virginia Seal Wagner Beautification Fund Legacies and Bequests
Go to hancockchamber.org for complete listings.
When the Hancock Chamber of Commerce Board established the Hancock Community Development Foundation 12 years ago, they could not have imagined the impact this public charity would have on the community more than a decade later.
“Since its inception, the Foundation has been a conduit to receive $6.9 million in grants and donations to sponsor and support educational and community programs that stimulate job creation, foster
and rebuilt 25 properties countywide after Katrina.
The Foundation has not only helped small businesses, but also has been
a support to citizens with a passion
for community causes like education, historic preservation, parks and safety projects, beautification, and programs that nurture youth and leadership in the community.
To support operating costs, the Hancock Chamber provides pro
small business
growth and
support
workforce
development,”
said Leslie
Henderson of
Lazy Magnolia
Brewing
Company,
who serves as
chairman of the 20 member volunteer board.
One of the largest projects the Foundation supports is the Job Generation Fund. This $3 million CDBG HUD funded program is an economic development revitalization program that enhanced the recovery of 44 small businesses, created or retained 39 jobs,
bono staff management services and the Foundation board
holds two fundraisers each year: Cuz for the Cause in the spring and the Annual Fall
Golf Tournament.
“When you make a donation
through one or both of these events, you are helping support the work of
23 different community causes,” said Henderson. “I’d say that’s a great return on your charitable contribution.”
To make a donation, visit to www.hancockchamber.org.
The past four years, the team from Hancock Whitney Bank has earned first place bragging rights from the annual “Swing for the Cause” Tournament.
28 SOUTH MISSISSIPPI Living • October 2018
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