giving back

Jackson County Donation Drop Off for Tornado Victims

If you’re in the Jackson County area and would like to donate to tornado victims, donations will be accepted at the Pascagoula Service Center on Amonett Street tomorrow, Friday, and Monday from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Donations needed include…

95.3 The Gorilla Collects Donations

Today, donations were accepted at the Neighborhood Walmart on Pass Road to help our neighbors to the north that are recovering from the tornado. The radio station 95.3 the Gorilla set up their truck in the parking of the Gulfport…

Brewery Accepting Disaster Donations

Biloxi Brewing Company just opened their doors on Saturday, but they are already giving back to those in need. Starting today, they are accepting supplies to help tornado victims in the Hattiesburg and Petal area. The brewery is collecting non-perishable…

Little Girl Sells Treats to Help Brother

An eight-year-old from Gulfport has a business making treats and there’s a really sweet reason why she’s selling them. Serenitee’s Sweets is run by eight-year-old Gulfport resident Serenitee Thomas. Serenitee’s business specializes in cupcakes, treats, and homemade goodies. Serenitee sells…

Salvation Army Needs a Helping Hand

Without the community's help, the Salvation Army in Pascagoula could face making some major cuts or worse: shutting their doors. This comes after they suffered a pretty big blow to their budget. Weldon Blackmon would like a place to call…

Post 119 Raises $28,000 for 2016

The battle for giving is still being fought at the American Legion Post 119 in Gulfport. As Post 119 welcomes in the new year, Gulfport’s American Legion has raised around $28,000 for veterans, the homeless, and multiple programs aimed at…

Shaggy’s Donates to Back Bay Mission

Shaggy’s Seafood Restaurant donated over $2,600 dollars to the Back Bay Mission’s veteran’s support fund. The Biloxi location participated in the annual Red, White and Blue Fundraiser that takes place the weekend after Veterans Day and donated ten percent of…

12 Days of Giving to Blood Donors

As blood donations tend to decrease during the holidays the Blood Center is partnering with 16 area businesses to increase donations. Starting today until the 31st, if you donate blood at one of three locations you can enter to win…

Yuletide on the Roadside

No one likes having to pay off a traffic ticket, especially during that special time of year when we’re putting our extra money toward the holidays. This weekend, Pascagoula police officers participated in a very special Christmas patrol. Flashing blue…

Local Businessman Donates Gifts

A Gulfport firefighter finds a way to serve his community while out of uniform. News 25’s Kendra Turley walks us through a Christmas delivery that’s sure to make you smile. While many are busy wrapping gifts for their own family…

Feed the Needy

Public safety agencies all along the Gulf Coast prepare for this year’s “Feed the Needy” food drive. The program is designed to deliver hot meals to the homes of those less fortunate on Thanksgiving Day. “Feed the Needy” continues to…

Holiday Book Drive at Barnes and Noble

Come Christmas morning many kids will wake to find toys and electronics under the tree, but Barnes and Noble is asking you to give the gift of reading while giving back to the community this year. Each year, Barnes and…

Buddy Bags for Foster Kids

Sometimes for a child the transition into foster care can be a tough one, but one local foster parent has come up with a way to make that transition a little more comfortable. As a foster parent, Brandy Hamilton knows…

Christmas Comes Early for Campers

While some are fortunate enough to sit at home by the fire during low temperatures, others are left out in the cold with no place to go. Volunteers with Shepherd of the Gulf spent today delivering winter necessities to the…

Feed the Needy

Thousands poured into the Lyman Community Center Thursday morning for another Thanksgiving tradition: Feed the Needy. Over 2,600 meals were served in Gulfport, feeding those in need on the Thanksgiving holiday. Between 3,500 and 4,000 volunteers came out for the…

Big Play Supports Feed my Sheep

Tonight at Big Play you have a chance to have a good time for a good cause. Big Play is a family fun entertainment center with bowling, a full arcade and more. Tonight only they are hosting the Party with…

Feed the Needy Christmas Deadline

If you need some extra help with your holiday meals, law enforcement agencies across the Coast are here to help. The deadline for residents to sign up to receive meals on Christmas Day is Monday. All you have to do…

Big Play Supports Feed My Sheep

Big Play is the place for big fun in Biloxi. Tonight they’re hosting a Party with a Purpose. Proceeds from tonight’s party go towards supporting the Feed my Sheep Soup Kitchen. You can join the fun with a $5 cover…

Collecting Gifts for Foster Children

The South Mississippi Child Advocacy Center located in Gulfport has served the Gulf Coast since 1988. The center works closely with law enforcement, district attorney offices, and the Department of Human Services by providing forensic interviews in all cases involving…

Cents for Service Drive at Virginia College

Virginia College in Biloxi prides itself on reaching out into the community and today they were at it again. Today through the rest of the week, the school is collecting cents for service. You can stop by and drop off…

Shaggy’s Gives Back for Christmas

Shaggy’s is a popular spot for seafood lovers with locations across the Gulf Coast and now they’re doing their part to spread some Christmas cheer this holiday season. The men and women of the Pass Christian Police Department will be…