The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Gulfport

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE SUPPORT THROUGH TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO FACILITATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNITIES WHICH PROVIDE SAFE, QUALITY HOUSING FOR THE WORKFORCE AND SPECIAL NEED RESIDENTS OF THE MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES THAT WILL ADD/RETAIN JOBS IN THE COMMUNITY OR THAT CREATE ENTREPRENEURIAL OPPORTUNITIES.

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THE MISSION OF SMPDD IS TO PROMOTE CIVIC IMPROVEMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE LOWER FIFTEEN COUNTIES IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.

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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION WHICH GRANTS FUNDS TO OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.

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The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

INCREASE AFFORDABLE HOUSING ACCESS TO LOW/MODERATE-LOW HOUSEHOLDS AND PROVIDE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH PROGRAMS AND SERVICE.

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TO PROVIDE JOBS AND JOB TRAINING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES OR OTHER BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT

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MANAGE AND DEVELOP SUSTAINABLE HOUSING FOR THE POOR, DISTRESSED AND UNDER PRIVILEGED AND RELIEVE THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT BY ADDRESSING THE ONGOING AFFORDABLE HOUSING SHORTAGE IN THE SOUTH MISSISSIPPI AREA.

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EDUCATION, RESEARCH, CONSERVATION, AND PUBLIC DISPLAY OF MARINE ANIMALS AND THEIR ENVIRONMENT.

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THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF THE GULF COAST, INC IS A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION FORMED TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH, SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, VOCATIONAL, AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT OF ALL BOYS AND GIRLS THROUGHOUT THE GULF COAST AREA.

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TO SAVE AND ENHANCE THE LIVES OF PETS THROUGH COOPERATIVE AND INNOVATIVE APPROACHES.

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THE FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE PROMOTION OF HEALTH WITHIN THE SERVICE AREA OF THE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AT GULFPORT AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AT GULFPORT.

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TO DO ANY AND ALL THINGS IN CONNECTION WITH THE OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT OF AN AQUARIUM AND PROVIDING, MAINTAINING, AND ENCOURAGING THE USE OF QUALITY PUBLIC FACILITIES AND WORKS WHICH WILL OFFER SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, EDUCATIONAL, AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC AND MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR A VARIED AND EXTENSIVE INVENTORY OF AQUATIC LIFE IN A HUMANE, HEALTHY, AND SANITARY ENVIRONMENT FOR A HIGH QUALITY OF LIFE FOR SUCH AQUATIC LIFE.

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LYNN MEADOWS DISCOVERY CENTER INSPIRES CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH INTERACTIVE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES AND EXPLORATION

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TO OPERATE AND MANAGE HOPE ACADEMY; AN INDEPENDENT, NON-DENOMINATIONAL PRE-K2 THROUGH 12 SCHOOL LOCATED IN GULFPORT, MS.

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EMPOWERED BY THE BELIEF THAT ALL PEOPLE HAVE BASIC RIGHTS TO DIGNITY AND COMPASSION, OUR MISSION AT MERCY HOUSING AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT IS TO RECOGNIZE THE NEED FOR SUSTAINABLE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW-WEALTH FAMILIES OF SOUTH MISSISSIPPI. TO THIS END, THE ADMINISTRATION, BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STAFF PARTNER WITH CLIENTS, THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, PHILANTHROPIC ORGANIZATIONS AND GOVERNMENT STRUCTURES TO PROVIDE INTEGRATED SERVICES, DEVELOP INDEPENDENT DECISION-MAKING SKILLS AND BUILD FINANCIAL STABILITY. OUR CURRENT PROGRAMS EMPOWER SOUTH MISSISSIPPI FAMILIES TO MANAGE THEIR MONEY WISELY, IMPROVE/REPAIR THEIR CREDIT, BUILD WEALTH AND MAINTAIN INDIVIDUAL ASSETS FOR MORE CONTROL OVER THEIR LIVES.

MISSION:

THE AQUATIC RESEARCH FOUNDATION IS AFFILIATED WITH THE MISSISSIPPI AQUARIUM OPERATING ENTITY, A PUBLICLY SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE CODE. ITS PURPOSE IS TO OPERATE EXCLUSIVELY FOR SUCH CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES FOR THE BENEFIT OF, TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS OF, OR TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSE OF THE MISSISSIPPI AQUARIUM IN SUCH WAYS AS THE BOARD DETERMINES IN ITS DISCRETION.

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The goal of this organization is to provide environmental quality services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

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GCNC'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE SERVICES AND FACILITIES TO GULF COAST NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO ENHANCE THEIR ABILITY TO TRANSFORM THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE.

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THE ORGANIZATION ASSIST MEMBERS IN LOCATING WORK, ENLISTING NEW MEMBERS AND TRAINING JOURNEYMEN AND APPRENTICES. THE ORGANIZATION HAD APPORIMATELY 350 MEMBERS AT THE END OF ITS FISCAL YEAR.

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TO TRAIN PEOPLE IN THE ELECTRICAL FIELD TO BE ELECTRICIANS. THIS ORGANIZATION OPERATES AS A LABOR UNION.