by Cathy Pope, President & CEO of Feeding the Gulf Coast Teachers tell us all the time, “You cannot teach a hungry child. The physical needs must be met before a child can learn.” We hear from seniors: “I have to choose between healthy food and paying my light bill.” A mother of two says, […]
Heads turn when the effervescent blonde walks into a room at the Island View Casino. She lights it up with her smile, her confidence, and her joie de vivre. Kathy Santiago is the Director of Player Relations and Business Development of the popular South Mississippi resort. She is also a breast cancer survivor. No one […]
by Jocelyn Gavin Lane// As I waited for the results of yet another breast biopsy, this time I promised God that if I were cancer-free I would live out my dreams and give back to the community. In 2013, Pink Lotus was born! The Pink Lotus Project is a not-for-profit organization focused on empowering women […]
By Kay Denault, Executive Director// The mission of the Mental Health Association (MHA) of South Mississippi is to be a champion of positive mental health and wellness. Mental illness does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability or veteran’s status. The national statistics are startling: […]
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By Karen Sock// As I reflect on hearing the words, “You have cancer,” I am reminded how precious and fragile the life experience actually is. So, as I fight the cancer survivor fight for the second time, my focus is on living a full life! Words cannot express the depths of my gratitude as I […]
A few weeks ago in a meeting with volunteers at Back Bay Mission, I was asked what long-term sustainability looks like for the people we serve. No one had asked me that question before, however, immediately I knew that the volunteer’s question captured the distinction between giving a person a hand-out and giving a hand-up. […]
By Andrea Yeager // “I love the color and the haircut,” said the three-time cancer survivor, tossing her new shorter hairdo. “It was worth all the work these stylists did.” Michelle Gibbs of Hattiesburg was shocked to be told that she was this year’s final recipient of a makeup and hair makeover. “I couldn’t believe […]
