COVID Vaccine hesitancy listening session planned in Gulfport
John Whitfield joins us today to talk about COVID and vaccine hesitancy and an upcoming event sponsored by Climb CDC Family Enrichment Center that will tackle those topics.…
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Youth Build participants complete one year program
Six Youth Build participants in the construction trade program graduated today. Graduates received basic general construction and basic electric wiring certifications. The one-year program trains youth 16 to 24…
Climb CDC Gulfport holding TikTok competition for vaccinations
If you’re between the ages of 16 to 25, Climb CDC Gulfport is challenging you to a TikTok competition. Following their mission to promote strong communities, Climb CDC…
Community drive-thru food drop
Extend a Hand, Help a Friend, Climb CDC, and Feeding the Gulf Coast of Gulfport all came together to host a drive-thru food drop to help out people impacted by Hurricane Ida.…
Climb CDC and Youthbuild Completion Ceremony
Friends and family gathered this evening in Gulfport to celebrate the graduation of 24 local youth ages 16 to 24 from Climb CDC’s Youthbuild Program. Over the past year, the…
Climb CDC hosts statewide youth build coalition
The Climb Community Development Corporation took the lead today by hosting a state coalition of youth build programs in D’Iberville. Five charter organizations in the coalition, Climb CDC in Gulfport, Mace Youth Build Greenville Mississippi, West Jackson Community Development…
Climb CDC working to conserve and restore Turkey Creek in Gulfport
Climb CDC in Gulfport is working to conserve and restore the Turkey Creek area. For the past few years, Climb CDC and other environmental companies have been cutting and planting different species of plants, working to bring Turkey Creek…
Enrolling in AmeriCorps program
Climb CDC, a local nonprofit, betters the youth in our community by helping them with workforce training. This gives them a skill set that they can use for their careers and not just temporary employment. They’re enrolling…
Audrey’s Southern Kitchen and Catering providing free Thanksgiving meal
Local business Audrey’s Southern Kitchen and Catering is serving free Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow. Owner Audrey Duncan tells News 25 that while tomorrow’s not Thanksgiving, we should give thanks every day. They’re partnering with Climb CDC, Extend a…
Climb CDC hosting community cleanup Saturday
South Mississippi continues to put on cleanup efforts to restore the community after the effects of Hurricane Zeta. Climb CDC is a prime example as they’re hosting a community united cleanup event tomorrow from 9 a.m. to…
Gulfport community leaders coming together to feed seniors and children
Leaders in the Gulfport community are coming together to help feed senior citizens and children at this time. This is why the Extend a Hand, Help a Friend Foundation partnered up with G Mama’s House of Soul Food and Catering,…
After school tutor sessions at Family Enrichment Center
The second half of the school year is well underway and the Extend a Hand, Help a Friend Foundation wants to make sure students in South Mississippi finish strong. So, they teamed up with Climb CDC to host free after…
Hyde-Smith tours Climb CDC
While on a trip to the Gulf Coast, United States Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith visited with a local Gulfport organization. The senator toured Climb CDC, an organization that provides workforce training and development to 16 to 26-year-olds along with other academic…
Community crawfish boil and cook-off at Climb CDC
With crawfish season in full swing, what better way to raise money for a good cause than a community crawfish boil? The Climb CDC of Gulfport hosted their first boil and cook-off to help raise money for their organization. You…
Crawfish boil fundraiser
Crawfish and more crawfish is exactly what is on the menu for Climb CDC’s inaugural Crawfish Boil and Cookout. The festivities will kick off at Climb CDC on Friday at noon. With just a $20 donation you can enjoy an…
Climb CDC Crawfish Boil and Cookoff
Climb CDC is a non-profit community development agency helping the youth get work force training, housing, and even financial counseling. You can help their cause next month and what better way to do so than with a crawfish cookoff? The…
Climb CDC giving out education grant
Climb CDC is looking for motivated people ages 17 to 26 to earn an education grant. Climb CDC is a Mississippi nonprofit community development agency that provides work-force training, housing, and financial counseling, housing development, and disaster recovery services in…
Helping fight spread of HIV
Mississippi is among the highest in the nation for new HIV infection diagnosis. Recognizing this, Southern Area of the Links and My Brother’s Keeper decided to hold a free HIV and STD testing event at the Climb CDC in Gulfport…
Helping local youth climb to success
Climb CDC has a new CEO, John Whitfield, and the mission continues as the group recruits local youth to enroll in their life changing programs. Climb CDC Workforce Training Institute Counselor Shuida Haynes said, “There are some burdens they’re dealing…
Climb CDC’s fifth annual Ports of Call
This Thursday you’ll have the opportunity to sample great food from all across South Mississippi and enjoy live music all while helping at-risk youth looking to make positive strides towards self-reliance. In partnership with the Port of Gulfport and Gulfport…
Jazz and Jeans Mardi Gras Ball
If you are looking for a Mardi Gras ball to head to, but don’t want to worry about the hassle of a ball gown or tuxedo then listen up. Jazz and Jeans is the newest Mardi Gras ball on the…
Climb CDC and local barbers help the homeless
Homeless and people in need at Loaves and Fishes in Biloxi received a helpful visit from Climb CDC and other community volunteers today. The kitchen was busy with students in the community development corporation’s culinary program who were putting their…
Climb CDC and AmeriCorps conservation focused programs
The Climb CDC and AmeriCorps conservation focused programs are accepting applications until December 15th. Ages 17 through 24 are eligible. For more information contact Climb CDC at 228-846-6677.
Climb CDC Graduation
Tonight, dozens of South Mississippians will graduate from the Climb CDC Workforce Training Institute, celebrating months of on the job training in fields such as catering and construction. News 25’s Shelby Myers has more.