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Biloxi Housing Authority
330 Benachi Ave., Biloxi, MS 39530 228.374.7771
www.biloxihousing.org
MISSION: To increase the availability of decent, safe and affordable housing, ensure equal opportunity in housing, promote self-sufficiency and asset development for families and individuals and improve community quality of life and economic viability. ________________________________
BLESSED GYRLS ROCK Family of Faith
12840 Oaklawn Rd., Biloxi, MS 39532 228.207.6417 or 228.380.1710 MISSION: Empowering women. ________________________________
Boat People SOS
160 Porter Ave., Biloxi, MS 39530
228.436.9999
www.bpsos.org/bpsos-gulf-coast
MISSION: Assist Vietnamese refugees and immigrants in their search for a life in liberty and dignity by empowering, equipping, and organizing Vietnamese American communities in their progress toward self- sufficiency. ________________________________
Boy Scouts of America – Pine Burr Area Council
1318 Hardy St., Hattiesburg, MS 39401 601.582.2326
www.pineburrscouts.org
MISSION: To provide a program for young people that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness. ________________________________
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Gulf Coast
11975 Seaway Rd., Ste. A160, Gulfport, MS 39503
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 Ave., Suite 6 Moss Point, MS 39563 Post Office Box 8522 Moss Point, MS 39562 228.762.3497, Ext. 252
www.wearebgcjc.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
208 N Main St. (P.O. Box 57), Poplarville, MS 39470 601.795.3173
MISSION: 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. Ste. 500, Gulfport, MS 39501 228.575.6251
www.canonhospicems.com
MISSION: Provide resources so Canon Hospice may extend end-of-life care to those who might otherwise be under-served. ________________________________
Canopy Children’s Solutions
11975 Seaway Rd. Ste. A230, Gulfport, MS 39503 228.863.4992
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
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.
CASA of Hancock County
644 Dunbar Ave., Bay St. Louis, MS 39520 228.344.0419
www.casahancockcounty.org
CASA of Harrison County
47 Maples Dr. #C, Gulfport, MS 39507 228.865.7078 www.casaharrisoncounty.org
Jackson County CASA, Inc.
4903 Telephone Rd., Pascagoula, MS 39567 228.762.7370
www.jccasa.net ________________________________
Catholic Charities of South Mississippi
1450 North St., Gulfport, MS 39501 228.701.0555
www.catholiccharitiesbiloxi.org
MISSION: Motivated by the teaching of Christ, Catholic Charities of South Mississippi empowers our community by providing help and creating hope.
CLIMB Community Development Corporation
1526 Mills 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. Ste. A-226, Gulfport, MS 39503
228.896.2824
MISSION: Promote exemplary early intervention services for infants and toddlers. ________________________________
Coast Excel By 5 Coalitions:
CONTACTS LISTED BY COMMUNITIES: 228.297.6808 – Biloxi: Susan Hunt 228.865.4611 – Gulfport: Laquisha Johnson 228.255.0376 – Hancock County: Catherine Tibbs 228.475.7101 – Moss Point: Laura Harry 228.875.2465 – Ocean Springs: Kim Dossett 228.938.6418 – Pascagoula: Kelli McCorkle 601.403.1492 – Poplarville: Carol Reiden 601.799.4702 – Southern Pearl River County:
Pam Thomas
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. ________________________________
Community Care Network
7400 Fountainbleau Rd., Ocean Springs, MS 39564 228.251.2662
www.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.
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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.
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