Lauren Williams, director of development and compliance for the Gulf Coast Community Foundation, shares how the organization got started, how it promotes philanthropy locally and how it’s helping during the COVID-19 crisis. WHAT DOES THE GCCF DO? WHAT IS ITS MISSION? The Gulf Coast Community Foundation (“Community Foundation”) helps people with diverse interests invest in […]
Breast cancer affects guys, too. Approximately 2,600 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in men in 2020, according to The American Cancer Society. And for every woman battling the disease, there are husbands, sons, fathers, brothers and other male loved ones fighting at her side. That’s why participants in the American Cancer […]
By Ryan Labadens Service is one of the defining merits associated with military men and women. Those in the Armed Forces often hear, “Thank you for your service,” from people voicing their appreciation. For Deborah Brockway, Morale, Welfare and Recreation director at Naval Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport, serving those who serve — and taking care […]
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The Mental Health Association of South Mississippi’s Don’t Worry Be Happy event may look different this year, but the gathering will go forward — raising awareness and championing the cause of mental health and wellness in the local community. The 13th annual celebration is set for 7 p.m. on July 17 at the Biloxi Civic […]
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Growing up in landlocked Kansas, Dr. Alexa Delaune was 8 when she encountered dolphins and sea lions for the first time – and she was never the same. “Seeing them in person inspired me so much that I’ve been in love with aquatic life for 32 years,” says Delaune, vice president of veterinary services at […]
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By Susie Harvill Advocates for Freedom, founded in 2010, is a nonprofit organization fighting human trafficking. We are a member of the Mississippi Task Force Council and are working with human trafficking task forces throughout the state. We have worked with legislators to change state laws and give law enforcement tools to bring justice for […]
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Susan Cain Hinson has always looked forward to St. Patrick’s Day. “My first memory of the celebration was the big tent and party at Mary Mahoney’s,” recalls the Biloxi resident. “From that day, I was hooked!” Susan’s father, the late James M. Cain, was a member of the Hibernia Marching Society of Mississippi — instilling […]
