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GIVING BACK donate or volunteer
Mental Health Association of South Mississippi
4803 Harrison Cir., Gulfport, MS 39507 228.864.6274
www.msmentalhealth.org
MISSION: To be a champion of positive mental health and wellness. ________________________________
Mercy Housing and Human Development
1135 Ford St., Gulfport, MS 39507 228.896.1945
www.mhhd.org
MISSION: By collaborating with other organizations whose mission/values
are similar, MHHD utilizes integrated strategies to provide housing, community and economic development for low- income families in Mississippi. _________________________________
MGCCC Foundation
P.O. Box 99,
Perkinston, MS 39573-0099 601.928.6344 www.mgccc.edu/alumni/mgccc- foundation
MISSION: To establish and administer endowment funds to extend educational services within the MS Gulf Coast Community College distric. _________________________________
Mississippi Centers for Autism and Related Developmental Disabilities
4061 Suzanne Dr. Stes. C & D, D’Iberville, MS 39540
228.396.4434 www.mscentersforautism.org
MISSION: To serve as a service provider and referral source for those individuals and families affected by autism. ________________________________
Mississippi Center for Legal Services
520 E Pass Rd. Ste. J,
Gulfport, MS 39507
800.498.1804 www.mscenterforlegalservices.org MISSION: Provide high quality free civil legal assistance to the most needy of Mississippi’s low income population within our forty three county service area. ________________________________
Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA
1810 Government St.,
Ocean Springs, MS 39564 228.875.5050
www.mgcymca.org
MISSION: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency
228.697.6245
www.msora.org
MISSION: To save and improve lives through the gift of organ and tissue donation. ________________________________
Moore Community House
684 Walker St., Biloxi, MS 39530 228.436.6601 www.moorecommunityhouse.org MISSION: Promote community development and community solutions for neighborhood problems and provide opportunities for personal growth. ________________________________
My Brother’s Keeper
1221 Bridge St., Gulfport, MS 39507 228.896.5515
MISSION: A non-pro t Christian-based organization dedicated to meeting the nutritional needs of those in Pearl River County who meet the USDA guidelines for household size and income. ________________________________
NAACP
1072 J.R. Lynch St. Ste. 10,
Jackson, MS 39203
601.353.8452
Local of ce: 610 Water St.,
Biloxi, MS 39530
228.432.0206
www.naacpms.org
MISSION: To ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate race-based discrimination. ________________________________
Night to Shine Prom
12816 Lorraine Rd., Biloxi, MS 39532 www.nighttoshinewbc.com 228.697.2976
MISSION: To provide an unforgettable prom night experience for people with special needs ages 14 and older. ________________________________
North Bay Civitan Club of D’Iberville-St. Martin
13705 Florida Cv.,
Ocean Springs, MS 39565 228.219.2238
MISSION: 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.
Nourishing Place Educational Support Organization, The
606 Tennessee St., Gulfport, MS 39507 228.596.1186 www.thenourishingplace.org
MISSION: To enhance the quality of life and expand opportunities for children and families who live in impoverished environments and situations. ________________________________
Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art
386 Beach Blvd., Biloxi, MS 39530 228.374.5547
www.georgeohr.org
MISSION: 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 Rd. Ste. A220, Gulfport, MS 39503
228.604.2048
www.opendoorshc.org
MISSION: A coalition raising awareness by building bridges within the community and acting as a uni ed force dedicated to reducing and preventing homelessness. ________________________________
Pink Heart Funds
5095 Beatline Rd.,
Long Beach, MS 39560
228.575.8299 www.pinkheartfunds.org
MISSION: Provides cranial prosthetics (wigs) for children and adults with hair loss disorders, including those receiving cancer treatments. Also provides women with free breast prosthetics and post- mastectomy bras. ________________________________
Prevention and Safety Services (PASS)
1810 Old Mobile Ave.,
Pascagoula, MS 39567 228.762.6540
MISSION: To promote safety and well being of children and adults through educational programs and alternative activities.
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