Jack and Jill of America Inc. is a membership organization of mothers with children ages 2–19 who are dedicated to nurturing and strengthening future African American leaders through leadership development, volunteer service, philanthropic giving and civic duty. Mississippi Gulf Coast JJOA Chapter President Kutina Carter tells us more. SHARE A BIT ABOUT THE CHAPTER’S BACKGROUND […]
GivHer Circle is a fund of the Gulf Coast Community Foundation. Its mission is to amplify the voices of nonprofits across its six-county service area — George, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Pearl River and Stone counties — with a special focus on nonprofits working in child welfare, education and health. Tiffany D. Bell, director of donor […]
The Krewe of Nereids is an all-female Mardi Gras organization devoted to giving back to the community. Public relations officer Angelyn Zeringue tells us more. SHARE A BIT ABOUT THE KREWE’S HISTORY A group of businesswomen in Waveland started the Krewe of Nereids in the 1960s, and it is the oldest Mardi Gras Krewe on […]
April Hoyt is chapter president of Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport — a nonprofit dedicated to meeting the physical, emotional, educational and social needs of children in our community. Through hands-on projects, financial assistance and community partnerships, the organization works to make a lasting, positive impact. Q: Share a bit about JA Gulfport’s background. A: Junior […]
WOW Women of Wisdom Inc is a nonprofit marketplace ministry whose purpose is to empower, encourage, and educate women through an atmosphere of love, prayer and connectivity. Founder and president Robin Killeen tells us more. SHARE A BIT ABOUT WOW’S HISTORY WOW was founded in September 1999. In 1998, I met with women of influence […]
Board members L-R: Nicki Kopp, Jessie Hawkins, Iliana Aguirre, Kelsey McGrevey, Jenny Obregon and Maryjo Bullock Embrace Abilities is a nonprofit dedicated to empowering families of children, teens and young adults with different abilities, serving individuals up to age 21. Founder and Executive Director Bridgett Lee tells us more. WHAT IS EMBRACE ABILITIES’ MISSION? Our […]
The Women’s Club of Gulfport is dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the lives of others. Through volunteer service, the club promotes and supports education, women’s health, civic involvement, arts and culture and the environment. President Jana Owen tells us more. SHARE A BIT ABOUT WCG’S BACKGROUND In 1915, 19 women came together to create […]
