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Having escaped the worst of Hurricane Ida’s wrath, the Mississippi Gulf Coast has stepped up to help its hard-hit neighbor to the west. The powerful Category 4 storm slammed into south Louisiana on Aug. 29 with winds exceeding 150 mph, knocking out power to over a million people and causing widespread devastation. After completing the […]
To a nursing home resident who rarely receives visitors, a simple chat, a small gift and a heartfelt smile can mean the world. Andrea Cook and her sons, Dalton and Charlie, have seen firsthand how their mere presence can lift a senior’s spirits. Since 2015, they have participated in Adopt a Grandparent Day — an […]
Adult & Teen Challenge offers faith-based recovery for women struggling with life-controlling problems like drugs and alcohol. Here, Intake Director Rachel Byrd tells us about the nonprofit’s past, and what’s on the horizon. WHAT IS YOUR ORGANIZATION’S MISSION, AND WHEN AND WHY WAS IT FOUNDED? David Wilkerson, an Assemblies of God pastor who left a […]
Sam Burke, executive director of the St. Vincent de Paul Community Pharmacy, tells us all about the nonprofit and its efforts to provide free pharmacy services for thousands of people, who would otherwise go without. WHAT DOES YOUR ORGANIZATION DO, AND WHAT IS ITS MISSION? The St. Vincent de Paul Community Pharmacy’s Mission is to provide […]
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We’ll be discussing roots here — but not in the context you might think. Rather, we’ll be addressing the necessity and benefits of being rooted in Christ. Colossians 2:6-7 says: “So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him. Let your roots grow down into him, and […]
The K&J Foundation honors the legacy of Kiara and Jameel Pearse, who died in an auto accident on Nov. 14, 2006, and promotes teen safety awareness. Husband-and-wife co-founders Brian and Yvette Pearse are passionate about sharing their experience and preventing further tragedies. Here, Brian tells us about the foundation’s origins and its ongoing efforts. WHAT […]
Since its founding in 2012, Wild at Heart Rescue in Vancleave has helped thousands of injured and distressed animals heal and return to the wild — with species ranging from bobcats to pelicans. “We assist local law-enforcement, residents and anyone who has concerns about wildlife,” says director Missy Dubuisson, who established the nonprofit. Here, she […]
