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GIVING BACK donate or volunteer
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Gulf Coast
201 Holly Cir., Gulfport, MS 39501 228.896.3770
www.bgcgulfcoast.org
MISSION: To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. ________________________________
Boys & Girls Clubs of Jackson County
5343 Jefferson St., P.O. Box 8522, Moss Point, MS 39562 228.762.3497
www.bgcjc.org
MISSION: To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. ________________________________
Brother’s Keeper Ministries
Physical: 208 N Main St., P.O. Box 57, Poplarville, MS 39470
601.795.3173
MISSION: We are a non-profit multi- denominational Christian organization dedicated to meeting the needs of those in all of Pearl River County by networking with local churches, government agencies and other volunteer groups to provide food, counseling, spiritual guidance and mentoring. ________________________________
Camp Swan (Canon Hospice -The Akula Foundation)
1520 Broad Ave., Suite 500,
Gulfport, MS 39501
228.575.6251
www.canonhospice.com
MISSION: Provide resources so Canon Hospice may extend end-of-life care to those who might otherwise be under- served. To serve our community with a multitude of programs that are catered to the community’s needs. ________________________________
Canopy Children’s Solutions
11975 Seaway Rd, Suite A230, Gulfport, MS 39503 228.701.0085 www.mycanopy.org
MISSION: Help children thrive and families overcome extraordinary challenges by providing a continuum of behavioral health, educational, and social service solutions.
CASAs of the MS Gulf Coast
644 Dunbar Ave,
Bay St. Louis, MS 39520 228.344.0419 www.casahancockcounty.org
47 Maples Dr. #B, Gulfport, MS 39507 228.865.7078 www.casaharrisoncounty.org
4903 Telephone Rd,
Pascagoula, MS 39567 228.762.7370
www.jccasa.net
MISSION: To recruit, train, and support a diverse network of Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteers to provide abused and neglected children in our community with quality advocacy in the Hancock County court system and to secure them a safe, permanent home. ________________________________
Catholic Charities of South Mississippi
1450 North St, Gulfport, MS 395307 228.701.0555 www.catholiccharitiesbiloxi.org MISSION: Motivated by the teachings
of Christ, Catholic Charities of South Mississippi empowers our community
by providing help and creating hope.
By feeding the hungry, clothing infants, and serving those imprisoned by poverty, isolation, disaster or educational challenges, we serve according to the Gospel values of justice, mercy and charity. Regardless of our ability to provide the assistance a person requests, we emphasize treating all we serve with kindness, respect and dignity. ________________________________
CLIMB Community Development Corporation
1316 30th Ave, Gulfport, MS 39501 228.864.6677
www.climbcdc.org
MISSION: Promote strong communities by providing individuals access to opportunities that inspire self-reliance. ________________________________
Coastal Plains, Interagency Coordinating Committee
11975 Seaway Rd., Suite A-226, Gulfport, MS 39503
228.896.2824 www.brightbeginnings-eip.org MISSION: Promote exemplary early intervention services for infants and toddlers.
Coastal Women for Change
671 Division St., Biloxi, MS 39530 228.297.4849
www.cwcbiloxi.org
MISSION: To make a difference in the lives of families and help develop a vibrant community. ________________________________
Coast Excel By 5 Coalitions:
CONTACTS LISTED BY COMMUNITIES: 228.297.6808 – Biloxi 228.207.0063 – Gulfport 228.255.0376 – Hancock County 228.475.7101 – Moss Point 228.623.7792 – Ocean Springs 228.938.6418 – Pascagoula 601.240.2046 - Poplarville
MISSION: A statewide initiative that depends on local donors to establish programming in the communities to ensure children are happy, healthy and ready to learn, by 5 years old. The following communities are certified or working toward certification. ________________________________
Community Care Network
7400 Fountainbleau Rd.,
Ocean Springs, MS 39564 228.251.2662
Executive Director phone: 228.219.2987 communitycarenetwork.org
MISSION: Provide emergency assistance and safe transitional housing and life skills programs for women and children and to assist with housing for families in crisis. ________________________________
Costumes for a Cause (C4AC)
P.O. Box 10680, Gulfport, MS 39505 228.861.9270 www.c4acnonprofit.com
MISSION: To give direct financial assistance to local families battling cancer. ________________________________
Disability Connection
700 Pass Rd., Gulfport, MS 39501 Ocean Springs City Hall
Gulfport Office: 228.604.4020
Ocean Springs Office: 228.870.7775 www.disabilityconnection.org
MISSION: Creating a connected community to provide social support, ensure healthy futures, eliminate barriers, and foster cooperation and understanding with priority for seniors, veterans, homeless, and people with disabilities.
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