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GIVING BACK donate or volunteer
Humane Society of South Mississippi
2615 25th Ave. Gulfport, MS 39501 228.863.3354 www.hssm.org CONTACT NAME: Lori West
MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION:
To save and enhance the lives of pets
through cooperative and innovative
approaches to adoption, spay/neuter,
Jackson County Literacy Council
1713 Kenneth Ave. Pascagoula, MS 39567 228.762.2814 www.facebook.com/ jacksoncountylitereacycouncil CONTACT NAME:
Alexandria Taylor-Barial
MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION:
To provide an adult literacy program with volunteer tutors to teach basic skills in reading, writing, spelling and math and to help adults speak English as a second language. ___________________________
Land Trust for the Mississippi Coastal Plain
945-A Howard Ave.
Biloxi, MS 39533
228.435.9191
www.ltmcp.org
CONTACT NAME:
Judy Steckler
MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION:
To conserve, promote and protect the open spaces and green spaces of eco- logical, cultural or scenic significance in the counties of the Mississippi Coastal Plain.
___________________________
Lighthouse Business and Professional Women P.O. Box 944
Biloxi, MS 39533 www.lighthousebpw.com CONTACT NAME:
Kearn Cherry
MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION:
To unite professional women, support business and community relationships, and provide leadership skills and net- working opportunities. ___________________________
Loaves & Fishes
610 Water St
Biloxi MS 39530
228.436.6172 www.givegab.com/nonprofits/loaves- and-fishes-inc
CONTACT NAME:
Bryan Morales
MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION: We have been feeding the hungry since 1983 with the help of community volunteers working, donating food or contributing funds. Loaves and Fishes
feeds about 6000 meals a month in our facilities or through additional pro- grams of Martha’s Meals. ___________________________
The Lord is My Help Food Kitchen
1205 Desoto St.
Ocean Springs, MS 39564 228.872.2331 www.thelordismyhelp.org/home.html MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION:
The Lord Is My Help is an advocate for the hungry, ill, disabled and homebound in Jackson and Harrison counties. ___________________________
Lynn Meadows Discovery Center
246 Dolan Ave.
Gulfport, MS 39507
228.897.6039
www.lmdc.org
CONTACT NAME:
Cindy DeFrances
MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION:
To inspire children, families and commu- nities through interactive education and exploration. ___________________________
Make-A-Wish® Mississippi
P.O. Box 7488
Gulfport, MS 39506
228.575.8691
www.ms.wish.org
CONTACT NAME:
Shellie Marengo Moses
MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION:
To grant wishes of children diagnosed with life threatening medical conditions. ___________________________
Manna Ministries Inc
120 Street A, Suite A Picayune, MS 39466 601.916.8191 www.mannaministry.net CONTACT NAME:
Dixie Reneault
MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION:
MMI is dedicated to helping families and individuals reach their full potential by tackling the root causes of poverty. ___________________________
March of Dimes
1092 Acadian Dr., Suite 1
Gulfport, MS 39507 228.206.3429 www.marchofdimes.com/mississippi
sheltering and community engagement.
___________________________
INFINITY Science Center
1 Discovery Circle
Stennis Space Center, MS 39529 228.533.9025
www.visitinfinity.com
CONTACT NAME:
Jennifer Lenain
MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION:
To become a focal point for STEM litera- cy along the Louisiana and Mississippi Gulf Coast. ___________________________
Interfaith Hospitality Network’s “Re- bekah’s House”
136 Pine Grove Ave.
Biloxi, MS 39531
228.257.6474
CONTACT NAME:
Fraychon Brown
MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION:
To temporarily house homeless families until they get back on their feet. ___________________________
IRD-US Gulf Coast Community Service Center
12100 Highway 49 N, Building 400 Gulfport, MS 39503
228.206.1467
CONTACT NAME:
Jake Cook jcook@irdgulfcoast.org
___________________________
Jackson County CASA
4903 Telephone Rd.
Pascagoula, MS 39567 228.762.7370
www.jccasa.net
CONTACT NAME:
Frances Allsup
MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION:
To recruit and train community volun- teers to advocate in the best interest of children in the Youth Court System.
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