‘Making Groceries Happen’ organization gives back to community
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- It was a festive weekend along the Coast, but one local organization focused on giving back this Easter weekend by battling food insecurities. ‘Making Groceries…
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Jackson County Sheriff's Department hands out toys for Santa Wears a Badge toy drive
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department was out distributing toys from their Santa Wears a Badge Toy Drive. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren was at the Jackson County Fair Grounds with more.
Deadline to apply for Feed the Needy approaching
Christmas is right around the corner and law enforcement across the Coast is doing their part to give back to the community this holiday season. The deadline to…
One Coast school collects 283 cans through ‘Battle of the Cans’ event
The Battle of the Cans is over at one Coast school. The Gulfport Central Middle School’s Junior Beta Club and Math Club partnered with Bethel Faith to raise a total…
Golden Nugget Biloxi Supports Gulf Coast Community by Donating $85K in 2024
BILOXI, MS – (December 13, 2024) – Golden Nugget Casino Biloxi has fulfilled its 10th round of charitable giving this year, bringing their total community donations to $85,000, supporting 15 local organizations in 2024. In addition, Golden Nugget Employees partnered…
Harrison County Sheriff’s Office helping community members in need
We’re less than two weeks away from Christmas and there are plenty of ways to give back, including at the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office. The department has…
What is GivingTuesday? How to donate on the annual day of charitable giving
By ASSOCIATED PRESS Updated 8:47 AM CST, December 3, 2024 Since it started as a hashtag in 2012, Giving Tuesday, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, has become one of the biggest fundraising days of the year for nonprofits in the U.S. In 2022 and 2023,…
Local Business providing shelter for Milton evacuees and their pets
An animal sanctuary in Pearl River County is providing shelter for Hurricane Milton evacuees and the animals they would not leave behind. Tracy Bulino with the…
Phi Theta Kappa MGCCC Jackson County Chapter Supply Drive
It’s always important to support your local community and one Coast student organization is doing just that. One of the largest student organizations in…
Beau Rivage donates hygiene kits to local nonprofits
Helping those in need was the focus for Beau Rivage team members Tuesday as the hotel casino donated 20,000 hygiene kits to local nonprofits. WXXV News 25’s Ethan…
Picayune Chamber Golf Tournament raising money to give back to the community
Golfers hit the course at Millbrook Country Club in Picayune on Friday morning for a good cause. The Picayune Chamber hosted a golf tournament…
Baby cousin with cancer inspires girls to sew hospital gowns for sick kids across U.S. and Africa
BY WAYNE PARRY Updated 11:10 PM CDT, June 25, 2024 FREEHOLD, N.J. (AP) — Fighting brain cancer, little Giada Demma was lying in her pediatric hospital bed, her tiny body virtually swimming in a drab green hospital gown. Her cousin…
USM Gulf Park Students IMPACT the Gulf Coast
Students from The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) Gulf Park Campus give back to the community through the IMPACT Community Work Study Program. The program provides opportunities for students to connect with the Hattiesburg and Gulf Coast communities and improve…
Omega Psi Phi members participate in Community Service Day
The 87th annual Seventh District meeting for members of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated began in Biloxi. Over 1,000 members have come to the Coast. A crusade…
Mississippi Power donates cold weather supplies
Mississippi Power is partnering with local organizations to meet community needs as a result of extended freezing temperatures. Mississippi Power is providing highly requested items such as blankets, winter coats,…
Hancock Whitney Awards $225K in Grants to 25 Non-Profits across Gulf South Footprint
GULFPORT, Miss. (January 9, 2024)—Twenty-five non-profit organizations across the Gulf South are starting the New Year with additional funding to meet the physical, mental and financial health needs of local communities. Through Hancock Whitney Opportunity Grant awards, these organizations will…
Mississippi Aquarium crew gifts hundreds of admission tickets around the community
GULFPORT, Miss. – Tuesday night at the MSAQ Holiday Party, each full-time Crew Member of Mississippi Aquarium was given four general admission tickets with the direction of spreading some holiday cheer around the community. Tickets can be paid forward to the person…
Community works together for Angel Tree distribution day
Families in Jackson and George County picked up their angel tree gifts from the Salvation Army this morning. The Salvation Army was able to serve over 300 children…
Blessings on the Beach
Paul Boudreaux and Kevin Moore with Southern Properties United spoke with News 25 about the Blessings on the Beach event. The event takes place Christmas Day at Lighthouse Park. They will be…
Golden Nugget Biloxi Supports Gulf Coast Community by Donating Over $40K in 2023
BILOXI, MS – (December 12, 2023) – Golden Nugget Casino Biloxi has fulfilled its 9th round of charitable giving this year, bringing their total community donations to over $40,000 in 2023. This December, Golden Nugget donated 25 bikes to support…
Back Bay Mission teams up with Open Doors Homeless Coalition for Christmas brunch
Back Bay Mission is partnering with Open Doors Homeless Coalition to host a Christmas Day brunch. The brunch will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Christmas Day at the Micah Day Center in Biloxi. Many other sponsors will come…
The Salvation Army ups fundraising goal due to increase in poverty
With only 9 days left until the Salvation Army's Red Kettle campaign comes to a close, the non-profit has had to raise its goal following an uptick in Gulf Coast residents asking…
Pass Christian Elementary School gifts students at Game Drive
Pass Christian Elementary gave all its students a fun game to take home to enjoy during the Christmas break. “To see them excited and to see them see that there are people…
Free toy store in Nashville gives families the dignity of choice while shopping for holiday gifts
BY KRISTIN M. HALL Updated 11:02 PM CST, December 7, 2023 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — When country music star Brad Paisley and his wife, actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley, helped create a free grocery store in Nashville, Tennessee, their goal was to give families in…