Here, we speak with LaWanda Jones, senior development manager with the American Cancer Society, about the second annual Shuck Cancer event that will take place on Thursday, April 28, in downtown Gulfport at Fishbone Alley. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OR MISSION OF SHUCK CANCER GULF COAST? Shuck Cancer Gulf Coast is a fundraising event […]
If there was a way she could help, Carmelita Scott never said “no.” And by contributing her time and talent in countless ways, from being a small business champion to uniting people and giving the unheard a voice, friends and loved ones say the dedicated local leader made the world a better place. “(Scott) was […]
Here, we talk with Julie Egressy, executive director of Mercy Housing and Human Development, about how her Gulfport-based organization helps guide people toward financial health and home ownership. WHAT DOES MERCY HOUSING AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT DO? WHAT IS ITS MISSION? Mercy Housing & Human Development a 501(c)(3) Housing and Urban Development agency working to make […]
Keeping all my obligations straight can be a daunting task, as I work full time, am actively involved in several organizations and am the primary caregiver for my elderly parents. I leverage technology to help me be more organized and efficient, allowing me more time to engage in self-care and reducing stress on everyone involved. […]
“Does anybody really know what time it is? Does anybody really care?” The band Chicago released a song with these lyrics in 1970, and as far as I know, it was not inspired by the Bible. However, it does suggest biblical truths about time and our fast-paced world. I think we all can attest that […]
By Aimee Robertson WHAT DOES THE FOUNDATION DO? WHAT IS ITS MISSION? Memorial Hospital Foundation develops relationships and financial resources to support the needs of Memorial Hospital, its patients and employees. The Foundation manages 20 funds that provide financial support for these needs. What sets the Foundation apart from other nonprofit organizations is that 100 […]
Cynthia Chauvin, executive director of CASA of Hancock County, shares how her organization advocates for children in the court system — supporting them, acting in their best interest and ensuring their wellbeing. WHAT DOES CASA DO? CASA of Hancock County is a nonprofit that recruits, trains and supports a diverse network of court-appointed special advocate […]
