Nine-year-old Nova Planter Burgess founded her nonprofit, Seize the Crown, to empower girls living with epilepsy through encouragement, education, advocacy and support. Rashieka Planter Burgess, Nova’s mom and the organization’s executive director, tells us more. Q: WHAT IS SEIZE THE CROWN’S MISSION? A: Our mission is to remind every girl that her diagnosis does not […]
Photos courtesy of the Duchess Club of Ocean Springs The mission of the Duchess Club of Ocean Springs is to serve, support and invest in the children and families of Ocean Springs through hands-on community work and fundraising. Vice president Jennifer Noles tells us more. PLEASE SHARE A BIT ABOUT THE CLUB’S BACKGROUND For over […]
Behind Biloxi Blue supports and uplifts the families of Biloxi Police Department employees while strengthening the relationship between law enforcement and the community. The organization is committed to honoring the men and women who serve daily by providing meaningful support, fostering connection and ensuring that both officers and their families feel valued, encouraged and appreciated. […]
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 […]
