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CONTACT NAME:
Jennifer Parker
MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION:
To improve the health of babies by pre- venting premature birth, birth defects and infant mortality. ___________________________
Memorial Hospital Auxiliary
4500 Thirteenth St. Gulfport, MS 39501 228.867.5210 www.gulfportmemorial.com CONTACT NAME:
Ginger Worth
MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION:
Provide assistance to patients, their fami- lies and to the Memorial Hospital staff. ___________________________
Memorial Hospital at Gulfport Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 940
Gulfport, MS 39502-0940 228.865.3048 www.memorialhospitalfoundation.com CONTACT NAME:
David Estorge
MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION:
The mission is to assist Memorial Hospi- tal in “building a healthier community.” In particular, to develop philanthropic support and generate a high level of community understanding and involve- ment in Memorial’s vision, mission, goals and objectives. ___________________________
Mental Health Association of South Mississippi
4803 Harrison Circle Gulfport, MS 39507 228.864.6274 www.msmentalhealth.org CONTACT NAME:
Kay Daneault
MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION:
To be a champion of positive mental health and wellness. ___________________________
Mercy Housing and Human Development
www.mhhd.org
CONTACT NAME:
Julie Egressy
MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION:
By collaborating with other organiza- tions whose mission/values are similar, MHHD utilizes integrated strategies
to provide housing, community and economic development for low-income families in Mississippi.
Mississippi Centers for Autism and Re- lated Developmental Disabilities
4061 Suzanne Dr., Suites C & D D’Iberville, MS 39540 228.396.4434 www.mscentersforautism.org CONTACT NAME:
Terra Dickey
MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION:
To serve as a service provider and referral source for those individuals and families affected by autism. ___________________________
Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA
1810 Government St.
Ocean Springs, MS 39564 228.875.5050
www.mgcymca.org
CONTACT NAME:
Joey Conwill
MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION:
To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. ___________________________
Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic
917 Howard Ave. Biloxi, MS 39530 228.896.6365 www.2016MGRC.com CONTACT NAME:
Lisa Bradley
MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION:
The mission of the foundation is to pro- mote the Mississippi Gulf Coast. ___________________________
Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency
11975 Seaway Rd., Suite A-180 Gulfport, MS 39503 228.896.5224
www.msora.org
CONTACT NAME:
Trisha King
MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION:
To save and improve lives through the gift of organ and tissue donation. ___________________________
Moore Community House
P.O. Box 204
BILOXI, MS 39533 www.moorecommunityhouse.org 228.436.6601
CONTACT NAME:
Carol Burnett
MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION: Moore Community House programs promote community development and community solutions for neighborhood
problems and provide opportunities
for personal growth. We provide Early Head Start and the Women in Construc- tion Training Program. ___________________________
My Brother’s Keeper
1221 Bridge St.
Gulfport MS 39507
228.896.5515
MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION: South Mississippi residents may go to MBK free of charge to receive health care services that include screen-
ings for glucose, cholesterol and HIV; condom distribution; HIV prevention interventions; and referrals and support services. ___________________________
North Bay Civitan Club of D’Iberville-St. Martin 13705 Florida Cove Ocean Springs, MS 39565 228.219.2238
CONTACT NAME:
Keith Wilson
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. ___________________________
The Nourishing Place Educational Sup- port 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 spe- cial interest is to offer increased access to educational, work, and cultural op- portunities that provide positive growth and development. ___________________________
Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art
386 Beach Blvd.
Biloxi, MS 39533-0248 228.374.5547 www.georgeohr.org CONTACT NAME:
Kevin O’Brien
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