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MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION:
To build good citizenship by providing
a volunteer organization dedicated to serving individual and community needs with an emphasis on helping people with developmental disabilities. ________________________________
Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art
386 Beach Blvd.
Biloxi, MS 39533-0248
228.374.5547
www.georgeohr.org
CONTACT NAME:
Kevin O’Brien
MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION:
To promote and preserve the unique legacy of Biloxi potter George E. Ohr and the diverse cultural heritage of the Mississippi Gulf
Coast; and to exhibit works that exemplify the independent, innovative,
and creative spirit of George Ohr. ________________________________
Open Doors Homeless Coalition
11975 Seaway Road, Suite B220 Gulfport, MS 39503 228.604.2048 http://opendoorshc.org/ CONTACT NAME:
Mary Simon
MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION
Open Doors, a coalition raising awareness by building bridges within the community and acting as a unified force dedicated to reducing and preventing homelessness. ________________________________
Pink Heart Funds
5095 Beatline Rd.
Long Beach, MS 39560
228.575.8299 pinkheartfunds@gmail.com
CONTACT NAME:
JoAn Niceley
MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION:
To inspire and restore hope to those with cancer and hair loss disorders. ________________________________
Prevention and Safety Services (PASS)
1126 Jackson Ave., Suite 202 Pascagoula, MS 39567 228.762.6540
CONTACT NAME:
Teresa Baum
MISSION OF ORGANIZATION:
To promote safety and well being of children and adults through educational programs and alternative activities. ________________________________
PROMISES (Pregnancy Resources of Mississippi)
P.O. Box 1226, Gautier, MS 39553
3001 Ladnier Rd., Gautier, MS 39553 134 Hwy 198, Lucedale, MS 39452 www.promiss4u.com www.apromissdonor.com 228.297.6477
Help lines: 228.497.9393 and 228.861.4243
CONTACT NAME:
Rachel Nilsen
MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION:
To equip parents with healthy prenatal
and parenting information/skills to reduce pregnancy loss, premature birth, infant death and teen pregnancy. ________________________________
Resilience of Coastal Kids, Inc. aka, the R.O.C.K. Foundation
P. O. Box 2684
Gulfport, MS 39503
228.861.0007 or 228.596.3231 CONTACT NAME:
Mag Holland or Camille Peno
MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION:
To make a difference in the lives of innocent children who enter into the foster care system as a result of being a victim of abandonment, abuse or neglect. ________________________________
The Lord is My Help Food Kitchen
1205 Desoto St.
Ocean Springs, MS 39564 228.872.2331 http://thelordismyhelp.org/home.html CONTACT NAME:
MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION
The Lord Is My Help is an advocate for the hungry, ill, disabled and homebound in Jackson and Harrison counties. ________________________________
The Nourishing Place Educational Support Organization
P.O. Box 7785
Gulfport, MS 39506 www.TheNourishingPlace.org
CONTACT NAME:
Jane Stanley
MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION
The mission of the Educational Support Organization, Inc. (dba The Nourishing Place) is to enhance the quality of life and expand opportunities for children and families who live in impoverished environments and situations. Our special interest is to offer increased access to educational, work, and cultural opportunities that provide positive growth and development. ________________________________
The Salvation Army Pascagoula Corps
3217 Nathan Hale Ave. Pascagoula, MS 39568 228.273.5104, 228.806.5105,
228.471.4074 www.salvationarmy.org
CONTACT NAME:
Zachary S.Rhodes ________________________________
The Salvation Army MS Gulf Coast
2019 22nd Street
Gulfport, MS 39501
228.868.1188
Salvationarmyalm.org.
CONTACT NAME:
Major Gary Sturdivant
MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION:
To preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name. ________________________________
Second Liners Mardi Gras Club Inc.
P.O. Box 635
Biloxi, MS 39533
228.324.5194 or 228.365.9070 www.biloxisecondliner.com
CONTACT NAME:
Anthony Mitchell or Pinkey Lewis
MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION:
To sponsor, support and provide wholesome community and outreach activities that are youth and family friendly. ________________________________
Service Corps of Retired Executives
Lobby of the Hancock Building, 14th St. Gulfport, MS 39501
228.209.2296
CONTACT NAME:
Dr. Louis J. Finkle
MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION:
To increase the number of new businesses, organizations and charities in each community of Mississippi. ________________________________
Shepherd of the Gulf, Inc.
P.O. Box l000
Gulfport, MS 39501
228.229.8980 www.shepherdoftheguIf.org
CONTACT NAME:
Lynda Favre
MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION: Serving the needs of the Homeless and less fortunate on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. ________________________________
Singing River Health System Foundation
3109 Bienville Blvd.
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
228.818.4011
www.singingriverfoundation.com
CONTACT NAME:
Laura Sessum
MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION:
To provide compassionate service and
support to assist with health-related and other >>
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