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Local Southern Mississippi Organizations (Fall 2005 CFC)

Note: Because many charities in this area were damaged by the Hurricanes and are still working to become operational again, their websites may be intermittently unavailable and thus, not provided on this page. Donors seeking additional information about a charity listed below are encouraged to use the telephone number provided to contact the charity.

United Way for Jackson & George Counties, Mississippi, Inc. Federation and Member Organizations

5500  United Way for Jackson & George Counties, Mississippi 800-762-8557 www.unitedwayjgc.org EIN#64-0387509 – A volunteer effort in Jackson and George Counties which increase the organized capacity of people to care for one another. 14.5%

5505  American Red Cross – Southeast Mississippi Chapter 228-762-2455 EIN#64-0320727 – Chapter provides emergency communication services to military personnel and their families, disaster preparedness/response, health and safety training, blood collections, and volunteer training. 8.0%

5517  Boys and Girls Club of Jackson County 228-762-3497 EIN#58-2016844 – The Club serves youth ages 6 through 18 by providing programs which emphasize education, personal growth, citizenship and leadership, social, cultural, health, and environmental development. 20.0%

5520  Chemical Abuse Prevention Services (ChAmPS) 228-762-6540 EIN#64-0705458 – Provides drug abuse prevention services through TOO GOOD FOR DRUGS, student clubs, community support, and awareness programs. 23.0%

5525  Citizens Against Needless Death in Youth (CANDY) 228-769-2175 EIN#64-0737290 – To provide educational awareness programs, activities, services for children and parents to help prevent injuries and death.  To provide car seat programs in various locations. 19.0%

5565  Community Resources Center of United Way for Jackson & George Counties 800-762-8557 www.unitedwayjgc.org EIN#64-0387509 – Provides information and referral services, maintains resources database, offers training, recruits volunteers, coordinates financial assistance through the Workforce Assistance and Family Emergency Programs. 14.5%

5530  Domestic Violence Shelter of the Salvation Army 228-762-7222 EIN#58-0660607 – The local Salvation Army (Domestic Violence Shelter) is a religious, charitable organization seeking to meet the needs of domestic violence victims without discrimination. 7.74%

5540  Gulf Coast Family Counseling 228-875-6113 EIN#64-0444308 – We offer professional counseling services to individuals and families and children on a sliding fee basis.  Evening appointments are available and insurance is accepted. 21.0%

5555  Health & Handicapped Services of Jackson County, Inc. 228-762-0364 EIN#23-7128375 – Offers financial assistance to eligible clients for the purchase of prescription medications, medical supplies, and medically-related travel. 10.8%

5560  Home of Grace Corporation 228-826-5283 www.homeofgrace.org EIN#64-6034485 – Offers a thirteen-week inpatient Christian recovery program to people suffering from addictive behaviors and domestic violence.  Services include counseling, teaching, child care, and aftercare. 14.0%

5550  Jackson County Children’s Services Coalition (Jackson County CASA) 228-522-1965 EIN#72-1351411 – The CASA program recruits and trains community volunteers to advocate in the Youth Court System for children who are victims of abuse and neglect. 12.0%

5510  Jackson/George Counties Association For Sickle Cell Disease 228-769-6516 EIN#64-0672614 – This agency provides education on Sickle Cell Trait and/or Disease.  Sickle Cell Association offers testing and counseling if found positive for trait or disease.  28.0%*

5575  Jackson County Kidney Foundation  228-762-5313 EIN#23-7005322 – An all-volunteer organization providing education in kidney diseases and assistance with purchase of prescription medications, nutritional supplements, and transportation for transplants. 0.0%

5570  Jackson County Literacy Council 228-826-5916 EIN#64-0756120 – One-on-one adult basic education taught by trained volunteer tutors without a fee charged for services, books, and/or supplies. 17.0%

5610  Singing River Industries of Singing River Mental Health/Mental Retardation Services 228-769-1511 EIN#64-0650708 – Provides opportunities for work and independence for persons with developmental disabilities/mental retardation in Jackson and George Counties. 21.3%

5615  The Salvation Army 228-762-7222 EIN#58-0660607 – The local Salvation Army is a religious, charitable organization seeking to meet spiritual, physical, and material human needs without discrimination. 7.74%

United Way for the Greater New Orleans Area Federation and Member Organizations

5000  United Way for the Greater New Orleans Area 504-822-5540 www.unitedwaynola.org EIN#72-0471369 – A local organization providing an array of services through the 61 agencies it funds.  The funds are raised, allocated, and managed by local volunteers. 14.2%

5002  American Red Cross-Southeast Louisiana Chapter 800-229-8191 EIN#72-0408907 – A humanitarian organization led by volunteers provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. 11.6%

5001  Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Southeast Louisiana 504-488-0026 EIN#72-1377387 – A prevention-based program that exists to facilitate one-to-one relationships between adult volunteers, who serve as friends/role models, and at-risk kids. 10.5%

5005  Boy Scouts of America-Southeast Louisiana Council 504-889-0388 EIN#72-0408954 – Program for youth ages 6-20 and their families instilling values through activities: outdoor skills, career education, citizenship, personal fitness, environmental awareness, and community service. 14.4%

5004  Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Louisiana, Inc. 504-566-0707 www.bgcsela.org EIN#72-0648695 – To inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. 19.5%

5009  Camp Fire Boys & Girls 504-454-0109 www.campfireusagno.org EIN#72-6034413 – Camp Fire USA Greater New Orleans Council builds caring, confident youth and future leaders. 19.8%

5010  Cancer Association of Greater New Orleans, Inc. 800-624-2039 EIN#72-0517802 – CAGNO sponsors local cancer research grants; provides information and referral services; conducts education programs and supplies prescription outpatient medications to needy cancer patients. 12.4%

5014  CASA, New Orleans 504-522-1962 EIN#72-1054889 – Assigns trained capable, community volunteers to represent the best interests of abused and neglected children in the Orleans Parish Juvenile Court System. 13.2%

5038  Catholic Charities-Archdiocese of New Orleans 504-523-3755 EIN#72-0408911 – Agency provides health and community services to 150,000 people of all faiths annually, addressing hunger, homelessness, domestic violence, unemployment, literacy, family services, and more. 5.6%

5011  Children’s Bureau of New Orleans 504-525-2366 EIN#72-0408916 – Family, individual, and group counseling, custody evaluation/mediation, adoption/pregnancy counseling, Project LAST/SURVIVE, counseling youth/supporting adults affected by homicide and violent crime. 7.0%

5012  Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse 504-362-4272 www.cadagno.org EIN#72-0541502 – Provides prevention, education, information, referral, advocacy, networking services addressing problems associated with alcohol/drug abuse, including youth/adult education, treatment referrals, public awareness (English/Spanish). 15.0%

5017  Epilepsy Foundation of Southeast Louisiana 800-960-0587 www.noepilepsy.org EIN#72-0824847 – Supports individuals with Epilepsy through individual and group counseling, community education, information, and referral. 19.0%

5018  Family Service of Greater New Orleans 504-822-0800 EIN#72-0408931 – Services offered include: general counseling, employee assistance, treatment for sexual and domestic violence trauma, anger management, substance abuse, parenting skills, and supportive services to children. 9.1%

5019  Girl Scout Council of Southeast Louisiana 800-644-7571 www.girlscoutssela.org EIN#72-0408955 – Girl Scouts is the world’s preeminent organization dedicated solely to all girls where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls grow courageous and strong. 13.1%

5020  Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana, Inc. 800-900-4799 EIN#72-0546906 – Offers opportunities to people with disabilities and other barriers to employment to improve their economic self-sufficiency through training, education, support services and employment. 9.2%

5021  Grace Child Center 504-488-6849 EIN#72-0753442 – Affordable quality child care services to low-income, working families using multi-cultural pre-school, before/after school program, and summer camp for children. 13.4%

5022  Grace House of New Orleans, Inc. 504-899-2423 www.ghla.com EIN#72-1045112 – Long-term residential substance abuse agency that provides full support services for chemically dependent women, regardless of their ability to pay. 17.6%

5023  Hispanic Apostolate 504-464-6187 EIN#72-0408966 – Assists immigrants in the New Orleans’ area to become independent, productive members of the community.  Services offered: jobs, immigrations, ESL, emergency, health, pastoral. 16.4%

5025  House of Ruth, Inc. 504-366-3921 www.houseofruthneworleans.org EIN#581766752 – A transitional housing program that assists homeless families and families in crisis to re-stabilize financially and emotionally through a three-to-six month intervention. 13.6%

5026  Hume Child Development Center 504-822-7883 EIN#72-0464890 – We serve the Greater New Orleans Area in providing quality, affordable childcare for preschoolers in a safe and healthy environment. 18.0%

5029  Jewish Community Center 504-897-0143 EIN#72-0408937 – Social service agency providing cultural, educational and recreational activities including nursery school, day care, camp, physical education, enrichment classes, senior programs, and Alzheimer’s day care. 12.5%

5028  Jewish Family Service 504-831-8475 www.jfsneworleans.org EIN#72-0851575 – Dedicated to preserving, strengthening and enhancing the well-being and self-sufficiency of individuals and families at every stage of the life cycle. 12.0%

5030  Kingsley House, Inc. 504-523-6221 EIN#72-0408940 – Educating children, strengthening families and building community through services including early childcare, HeadStart, after-school care, summer camp, teen programs, elderly and disabled adult daycare. 14.0%

5031  Lakeview Area Senior Adult Ministry, Inc. 504-486-9380 EIN#72-0819404 – Provides support services to the elderly, which enable them to remain active, independent, and at home for as long as possible. 10.0%

5032  Legal Aid Bureau 504-488-1548 EIN#72-0423624 – Provides legal assistance to indigent persons in civil matters such as divorce, custody, visitation, battered spouses or children, landlord/tenant, and child support issues, etc. 13.0%

5006  New Orleans Speech and Hearing Center 504-897-2606 www.noshc.org EIN#72-0443103 – Treats and assesses speech language hearing problems.  Dispenses hearing aids and assistive listening devices.  Improves individual’s communication skills, including ADHD, learning disabilities, and reading disorders. 21.4%

5007  Plaquemines YMCA, Inc. 985-657-5437 EIN#721169600 – Offers all of Plaquemines Parish social skills and fitness classes, such as violence prevention, drug awareness, aerobics, karate, dance, and other free community services. 22.0%

5003  Raintree Children Services, Inc. 504-899-9045 EIN#72-0456905 – Provides a group home for teenage girls, case management services for individuals with disabilities, foster care for children, and violence and drug prevention education. 14.4%

5046  Second Harvesters Food Bank of Greater New Orleans, Inc. 504-734-1322 www.no-hunger.org EIN#72-0956468 – Distributes 12.8 million pounds of donated food to those in need through 340 shelters, soup kitchens, food box programs, and other assistance agencies. 2.6%

5043  St. Tammany Association for Retarded Citizens, Inc. 985-646-0219 EIN#72-0727074 – Provides services and support that enable people with mental retardation and/or developmental disabilities to reach their potential as independent, contributing members of society. 13.9%

5048  TARC-Serving People With Disabilities and Their Families 800-673-0556 www.tarc-hammond.com EIN#72-0736593 – Serving people with disabilities and their families, provides special instruction, counseling, occupational, physical, and speech therapy at no cost to families through age three. 7.3%  

5013  The Salvation Army 504-899-4569 EIN#13-5562351 – Provides emergency services such as counseling; food; clothing; medical assistance; overnight and long-term emergency shelter; men’s and women’s substance recovery program; family transitional housing. 14.4%

5065  The Arc of GNO, Inc. 504-897-0134 EIN#72-0456903 – Committed to securing for all people with mental retardation, and their families, the opportunity to develop, function, and live to their fullest potential. 5.8%

5008  The Bright School-Preschool for the Deaf 504-821-0212 EIN#72-0538259 – Provides speech, language, and auditory lessons to deaf, hard-of-hearing and language-delayed children, and education and counseling to the families. 22.6%

5051  Traveler’s Aid Society of Greater New Orleans 504-525-8726 EIN#72-0408990 – Helps homeless or displaced individuals and families regain stability and independence through crisis counseling, transitional services, employment counseling, and job placement. 8.8%

5052  United Cerebral Palsy of Greater New Orleans, Inc. 504-865-0003 EIN#72-0437695 – A community-based provider serving developmentally disabled children and adults.  Programs include early intervention, medical, dental, therapies, independent living and employment, sports, and community. 15.0%

5053  United Negro College Fund 504-581-3794 www.uncf.org EIN#13-1624241 – Exists in Louisiana to help raise scholarship and operating funds so that bright, talented students have an opportunity to attend and graduate from college. 11.7%

5050  Urban League of Greater New Orleans, Inc. 504-620-2332 EIN#72-0423627 – Assisting African Americans and disadvantaged individuals through our Street Academy, early Head Start, information processing, Women’s Business Resource Center, pre-vocation and supplemental education services. 15.7%

5055  VIA Link, Inc. 504-895-5550 www.vialink.org EIN#72-0706669 – Provides crisis intervention and community information referral through the 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, COPE LINE.  Dial 211, 504-269-2673 or 1-800-749-2673. 16.0%

5015  Visiting Nurses Association of Greater New Orleans, Inc. 800-840-2321 EIN#72-0423610 – Serving Orleans, Jefferson, St. Bernard, and St. Tammany.  Accepts Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, free, and sliding scale.  Provides nursing aide, therapy, and social services. 20.4%

5056  Volunteers of America of Greater New Orleans, Inc. 504-482-2130 EIN#72-0709750 – A multi-purpose human service organization serving thousands of children, families, adults, and seniors in a 16 parish area of Southeast Louisiana. 10.6%

5060  YMCA of GNO 504-568-9622 EIN#72-0423890 – Provides free literacy programs for adults and free youth leadership programs.  Financial assistance for childcare, summer day camp, youth programs, senior programs, and membership. 10.3%

5059  Youth Service Bureau of St. Tammany 985-893-2570 EIN#72-0933867 – Programs serve abused and neglected children, juvenile offenders, adolescent substance abusers, and families in need of services. 19.8%

5058  YWCA of Greater New Orleans, Inc. 504-482-9922 EIN#72-0357142 – Programs are: battered women, rape crisis, parent aide, 3 childcare facilities, youth, and elderly.  We service residents of Orleans, Jefferson, St. Tammany, St. Bernard, Plaquemines. 24.5% 

Community Health Charities of Louisiana & Mississippi Federation and Member Organizations

4000  Community Health Charities of Louisiana & Mississippi 800-753-0053 www.HealthCharitiesLA.org EIN#72-0812884 – Working for a healthy America-providing medical research, public and professional education, family and community services across Louisiana and Mississippi. 3.4%

4050  American Cancer Society, Mid-South Division, Inc. 228-896-7024 www.Cancer.org EIN#64-0329009 – Eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives from cancer, and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy, and service. 22.6%

4038  American Diabetes Association, LA/MS Region 205-870-5172 www.Diabetes.org EIN#13-1623888 – Dedicated to the prevention and cure of Diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by Diabetes through research, information, and advocacy. 21% 

4024  American Heart Association, Southeast Affiliate 601-321-1200 www.AmericanHeart.org EIN#13-5613797 – The American Heart Association’s mission is to reduce death and disability from cardiovascular disease and stroke through research, education, and community service. 23.2%

4016  American Liver Foundation, Mid-South Chapter 901-766-7668 www.MidSouthLiverFoundation.org EIN#36-2883000 – Creates and conducts educational seminars, offers support groups, works with community groups to increase awareness and meets with policy makers to affect positive change. 7.1%

4030  American Lung Association of Mississippi 601-206-5810 www.Lungusa.org EIN#64-0330258 – The mission is to prevent lung disease and to promote lung health in Mississippi through education, patient assistance, research, and advocacy. 20.7%

4018  Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America-Louisiana and Mississippi Affiliate 800-799-0157 www.ccfa.org EIN#13-6193105 – To cure and prevent Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis through research and improve the quality of life of Mississippi residents affected through education and support. 19%

4020  Cystic Fibrosis Foundation-Mississippi Chapter 601-981-3100 www.cff.org EIN#13-1930701 – Supports innovative research to control and cure Cystic Fibrosis.  Provides specialized medical care through a nationwide network of centers; offers pharmacy and other patient services. 6.5%

4046  Easter Seal Society of Louisiana & Mississippi 800-221-6827 EIN#72-0694376 – Non-profit community-based health agency whose mission is to help people with disabilities achieve independence through a variety of programs and services. 5.0%

4005  Epilepsy Foundation of Mississippi 800-898-0291 www.efa.org EIN#64-0605780 – State-wide organization providing assistance, programs, and services to individuals with Epilepsy, and their families, along with professional training and educational presentations for the public. 23%

4028  Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International, Mississippi Chapter 601-981-1184 www.jdrf.org EIN#23-1907729 – Help us find a cure Diabetes.  Through research, we can save lives of children and adults who suffer from Diabetes and its devastating complications. 6.0%

4034  Leukemia-Lymphoma Society 601-956-7447 www.Leukemia-Lymphoma.org EIN#13-5644916 – Committed to research, providing support and guidance to patients and health professionals through support groups, peer-to-peer support, educational programs, and financial aide. 23%

4026  Lupus Foundation of Louisiana & Southern Mississippi 800-558-0121 www.Lupus.org EIN#72-0840658 – Provides support to patients, families, and friends through support groups, counseling, distribution of literature about Lupus, physician referrals, public education, workshops, and research funding. 19.1%

4006  March of Dimes, Louisiana & Mississippi Gulf Coast Region 888-663-4637 EIN#13-1846366 – Our mission is to save babies by preventing birth defects, premature births, infant mortality through research, education, community services, and advocacy. 14%

4048  Muscular Dystrophy Association, Mississippi 800-572-1717 www.mdausa.org EIN#13-1665552 – Fighting neuromuscular diseases through worldwide research, a nationwide network of clinics offering comprehensive medical services and far-reaching professional and public health education. 25%

4014  National Kidney Foundation of Mississippi 800-232-1592 www.KidneyMS.org EIN#64-6028334 – Works to improve patients’ lives through patient services and assistance, to prevent kidney disease through education, and to discover better treatment through research. 9%

4036  National Multiple Sclerosis Society – Mississippi Chapter 601-856-7575 www.NationalMSSociety.org EIN#72-0514461 – Provides services to people affected by Multiple Sclerosis and supports research.  Local programs include lending library, Loan Closet, education, referral, support groups, and advocacy. 21.8%

4044  National Reye’s Syndrome Foundation 800-233-7393 www.ReyesSyndrome.org EIN#51-0155006 – The only organization providing public and medical information, research, and support services for victims of Reye’s Syndrome, an often-fatal disease associated with aspirin use. 17%

4017  New Heights Therapy Center 985-898-2079 www.NewHeightsTherapy.org EIN#72-1420620 – A therapeutic equestrian riding center promoting the health and well being of people with physical, emotional, and learning disabilities. 19.9%

4012 Spina Bifida Association of Greater New Orleans, Inc. (SBAGNO) 504-737-5181 www.sbagno.org EIN#72-0829562 – Serves persons of all races, faiths, and incomes providing free summer camp for children with disabilities, and outreach support services to all.  0.0%

4010  St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 800-531-5174 www.StJude.org EIN#35-1044585 – Founded by Danny Thomas, St. Jude treats children with cancer at no cost to their families.  Research findings benefit hospitals in Louisiana and worldwide. 25%

United Way of Southeast Mississippi Federation and Member Organizations

6500  United Way of Southeast Mississippi 601-545-7141 www.unitedwaysems.org EIN#64-0410475 – Serves Forrest, Lamar, and Perry Counties by raising funds which are allocated and managed by local volunteers to provide funding for 22 human service agencies. 18.0%

6501  Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Mississippi – Hattiesburg 601-271-7172 www.bbbsms.org EIN#64-0930671 – Provides high risk children and youth with a supportive and meaningful relationship with a caring adult mentor. 25.0%

6503  Christian Services, Inc., of America 601-428-1707 EIN#64-0730835 – Programs include: soup kitchen, emergency assistance, homeless family shelter, food distribution, men’s recovery center, thrift store, holiday meals, and special events for children. 9.0%

6505  Domestic Abuse Family Shelter 601-428-1707 EIN#64-0681477 – Provides comprehensive services (including 2 emergency shelters) to victims of domestic violence, their children, and abusers in an eleven county area in Southeast Mississippi. 12.0%

6510  DREAM of Hattiesburg (Drug-free Resources for Education and Alternatives in Mississippi) 601-545-2102 www.dreamofhattiesburg.org EIN#64-0679236 – Provides prevention resource materials, training, programs, and activities to reduce the us/abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and drugs.  After-school activities reach high-risk youth. 22.0%

6515  DuBard School For Language Disorders 601-266-5223 www.usm.edu/dubard  EIN#64-6000818 – The program serves children with severe language/speech disorders and/or hearing impairments in an intensive program which operates 11 months per year.  0.0%

6522 Epilepsy Foundation of Mississippi 800-898-0291 EIN#64-0605780 – Provides direct client services to individuals with seizure disorders including medications, support groups, summer camp for youths, and educational programs throughout schools and business communities. 23.0%

6502  Forrest County Association for Retarded Citizens 601-583-4251 EIN#64-0685174 – Provides training programs, sheltered workshops, camps and other activities for the mentally challenged.  Hosts parent’s night out and mother’s day out. 16.0%

6520  Girl Scouts of Gulf Pines Council, Inc. 601-582-0284 www.gulfpines.org EIN#64-0384222 – To inspire girls with the highest ideals of character, conduct, patriotism, and service that they may become happy and resourceful citizens. 7.0%

6524  Hattiesburg Area Habitat for Humanity 601-582-4664 EIN#64-0781871 – Helps families build affordable, decent housing through a partnership between families in need and individuals, businesses, churches, and others with necessary resources. 1.0%

6526  LIFE (Living Independence For Everyone) 601-583-2108 www.lifeofms.com EIN#58-2062107 – Provides a variety of services to individuals with significant disabilities in Mississippi, with the objective of insuring maximum independence in the community of their choice. 11.0%

6535  Neighborhood Educational Enhancement and Development Services, Inc. 601-583-3350 EIN#64-0715234 – A teen pregnancy prevention program addressing the lack of education related to sex, health care, and parenthood responsibility, provided through workshops for teens and adults. 19.0%

6555  Sexual Assault Crisis Center 601-264-7078 www.theshafercenter.org EIN#64-0680352 – Provides support, crisis intervention, counseling, and information to survivors of sexual trauma and homicide in an eleven-county service area in Southeast Mississippi.  22.0%

6560  South Central Mississippi Chapter, American Red Cross 601-582-8151 www.redcross.org EIN#64-0329897 – Humanitarian organization led by volunteers.  Provides relief to disaster victims, emergency communications to military families, and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. 8.5%

6565  South Mississippi Children’s Center 601-582-8891 www.mchscares.org EIN# 64-0303085 – A private, non-profit shelter and diagnostic and evaluation center for neglected, abuse, and runaway youth ages 10-17.  Counseling, outreach, and other services provided. 16.0%

6545  The Children’s Center for Communication and Development 601-266-5222 EIN#64-6000818 – Programs provided are speech language and developmental services for children, birth through five years, who are communicatively and/or developmentally delayed. 0.0%

United Way of Southwest Alabama, Inc. Federation and Member Organizations

7000  United Way of Southwest Alabama, Inc. 251-433-3624 www.uwswa.org EIN#63-0351568 – Governed by 63 local volunteers.  Raises and allocates funds annually to 55 Mobile, Washington, and Clarke County agencies that help over 140,000 people annually. 14.0%

7020  Bay Area Food Bank, Inc. 888-704-3663 www.bayareafoodbank.org EIN#63-0821997 – America’s Second Harvest affiliate distributing donated food through nonprofit agencies and churches in 19 Florida, Alabama, and Mississippi Gulf Coast counties to those in need. 3.0%

7040  Child Advocacy Center, Inc. 251-432-1101 EIN#63-0917400 – Coordinating in-depth healing services for sexual and severe physical child abuse victims and their families by providing needed services and programs under one roof. 11.7%

7045  Child Day Care Association 251-441-0840 EIN#63-0302117 – Provides quality childcare at affordable prices through two centers in which fees are based on household size and income. 12.0%

7010  Clarke County Association For Retarded Citizens, Inc. (CCARC) 251-246-3000 www.clarkearc.com EIN#63-0753616 – CCARC provides day training, residential, supported living, behavior management, specialized medical, and supported employment services to people in Clarke County, Alabama. 1.5%

7055  Crittenton Youth Services, Inc. 251-479-8585 EIN#63-0335378 – Information, counseling, referral, and educational services are offered free of charge to teens and parents regarding adolescent sexuality, teen pregnancy, and teen parenting issues. 6.0%

7062  Drug Education Council, Inc. 251-433-5456 www.drugeducation.org EIN#63-0572302 – Provides a broad range of education, prevention, and intervention efforts aimed at increasing community awareness of, and involvement in, the critical issues of substance abuse. 8.9%

7072  Exceptional Children, Inc. 251-847-2970 EIN#63-0673646 – A non-profit operating in Washington County, Alabama, providing day habilitation/residential and personal care services to mentally retarded adults and Washington County Rural Public Transportation. 0.0%

7075  Family Counseling Center of Mobile 251-602-0909 www.lifelinesmobile.org EIN#63-0388685 – Provides services on a sliding fee basis to assist families and individuals with marriage, parenting, budgeting, credit, debt, stress, and rape crisis referral. 15.0%

7085  Girl Scouts of the Deep South Council, Inc. 251-344-3330 www.girlscoutsds.org EIN#63-0421430 – Delivers programs to girls ages 5-17 that foster leadership development, community service, and life skills.  Girls are served through troops and community outreach programs. 7.0%

7080  Goodwill Easter Seals of the Gulf Coast 251-471-1581 www.goodwill-easterseals.org EIN#63-0363472 – Provides programs and services for people with disabilities and other needs in areas of basic education, employment assistance, child development, medical assistance, recreation, and support. 12.4%

7105  Homeless Coalition of Mobile, Inc. 251-434-6426 www.gulfcoasthc.org EIN#63-1178693 – Addresses homelessness by developing strategies and resources, coordination services, promoting public awareness, and providing funding for eighteen projects. 9.4%

7095  Home Of Grace For Women, Inc. 251-456-7807 www.homeofgraceforwomen.com EIN#51-0198236 – The program is a residential recovery program for females age eighteen and up with alcohol/drug problems and embraces all aspects of addiction and recovery. 15.0%

7108  Mobile AIDS Support Services (MASS) 251-471-5277 www.masshelps.org EIN#58-1989250 – MASS provides social service support and HIV Prevention Education services.  MASS coordinates area resources to help everyone affected by HIV/AIDS in Southwest Alabama. 9.0%

7110  Mobile Association for Retarded Citizens, Inc. (MARC) 251-479-7409 www.mobilearc.org EIN#63-0421791 – Advocates for people with mental retardation and to secure or provide services in all areas to improve the quality of their lives. 14.0%

7115  Mobile Association for the Blind 251-473-3585 EIN#63-0320198 – Teaching skills to sensory impaired, physically and/or mentally challenged people for independence/vocational adjustment; offering sheltered employment and other vocational training and support services. 21.0%

7125  Mulherin Custodial Home, Inc. 251-471-1998 EIN#63-0388323 – A residential program providing 24-hour services in a home-like atmosphere for individuals with developmental disabilities who are unable to function independently. 13.0%

7130  Penelope House Family Violence Center 800-650-6522 www.penelopehouse.org EIN#63-0763198 – Provides 24-hour shelter, crisis line, counseling for victims of domestic violence, court advocacy, children’s services, support groups, and outreach services. 23.5%

7050  Preschool Center for the Sensory Impaired 251-433-1234 EIN#63-2588791 – Assists hearing impaired and vision impaired children and their families.  Educational and family support services are provided in the center, home, and community-based settings. 23.0%

7140  Senior Citizens Services, Inc. 251-478-3311 www.mobileseniors.org EIN#63-0590039 – A multi-purpose center that enhances independence, promotes wellness, and encourages community involvement among a diverse population of mature adults. 24.0%

7065  The Dumas Wesley Community Center 251-479-0649 EIN#63-0312909 – Multi-purpose community center providing services such as day care, transitional housing for homeless women and children, emergency food and financial assistance, and community outreach. 18.0%

7015  The Epilepsy Foundation of South Alabama 251-432-0970 www.epilepsyfoundation.org EIN#63-0718795 – Information and referral, employment assistance, counseling, community education, emergency medical assistance, support groups and networks, summer for children. 19.0%

7135  The Salvation Army 251-438-1625 EIN#58-0660607 – The Salvation Army provides emergency food, shelter, clothing, utility, and emergency travel assistance to clients on an emergency basis. 11.6%

7153  United Cerebral Palsy of Mobile, Inc. 251-479-4900 www.ucpmobile.org EIN#63-0340320 – Services provided include: information/referral, respite, respitality, early intervention, preschool, supported employment, adult services, advocacy, physical, occupational and speech therapy, and public education. 16.0%

7156  Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) 251-476-7733 EIN#63-0288884 – A social service organization providing licensed, affordable child care, youth development, advocacy, and community involvement. 19.0%

Local Unaffiliated Organizations

8026  Bay Area Youth Soccer Association 228-467-7927 www.bayssoccer.com EIN#64-0685568 – Provide recreational soccer for over 500 children.  Care and maintenance for 10-field soccer complex to provide services to our youth. 4.8%

8005  Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mississippi 601-961-9286 www.bbbsms.org EIN#64-0930671 – Provides high risk children and youth with a supportive and meaningful relationship with a caring adult mentor. 25.0%

8030  Civil Air Patrol 228-377-8785 www.cap.gov EIN#64-0809963 – Provides public service through four main missions: emergency service, aerospace education, cadet program, and Homeland Security.  Guides today’s youth to be dynamic leaders of tomorrow. 0.0%

8010  Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi 601-957-7878 www.msdiabetes.org EIN#23-7262987 – We provide hope through programs, services, and research to all Mississippians affected by diabetes.  100% of all donations stay in Mississippi. 8.9%

8092  East St. Tammany Habitat for Humanity 985-639-0656 EIN#72-1204556 – People-to-people partnership drawing families in need together with volunteers and resources to build simple, decent, affordable housing – giving hope; uplifting families and communities. 8.0%

8038  Fisher House of Keesler 228-806-5878 www.fisherhouse.org EIN#64-0823955 – Provides compassionate, home-style lodging for patients, and/or their family members, receiving medical treatment at Keesler AFB or the Veterans’ Hospital. 0.0%

8039  Gaits to Success, Inc. 228-255-5368 EIN#64-0795746 – Gaits to Success provides therapeutic horseback riding activities for mentally and physically impaired individuals, to improve mobility, concentration, self-discipline, and confidence. 6.0%

8020  Humane Society of South Mississippi 228-863-4394 www.hssm.org EIN#64-6034439 – Prevent the suffering  of all animals, perpetuate the bond between animals and humans, and end euthanasia of healthy pet so every animal finds a home. 8.0%

8049  Make-A-Wish Foundation of Mississippi 228-575-8691 www.wishms.org EIN#64-0730362 – The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Mississippi grants wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses to enrich their human experience with hope, strength, and joy. 26.2%*

8040  Mississippi Alliance for Spay & Neuter 228-380-1263 www.spayalliance.org EIN#94-3426930 – To reduce euthanasia suffering of homeless animals, by providing low cost spay & neuter, by engaging the community’s cooperation, by raising awareness of pet overpopulation. 8.8%

8025  March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation 601-362-8947 www.marchofdimes.com EIN#13-1846366 – Our mission is to save babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality through research, education, community services, and advocacy. 13.5%

8050  Mississippi Gulf Coast Multiple Sclerosis Society 228-388-5660 EIN#64-0833210 – An all-volunteer group dedicated to improving quality of life by providing peer support, education, and direct patient services to individuals suffering from multiple sclerosis. 0.0%

8070  Planned Parenthood of Alabama dba Planned Parenthood of Mississippi 601-545-9264 EIN#63-0341404 – Planned Parenthood of Alabama dba Planned Parenthood of Mississippi provides reproductive health care and education. 15.6%

8095  Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mobile, Inc. 251-694-6873 www.rmhmobile.org EIN#63-1181258 – Mobile’s “House That Love Built!” is a temporary home-away-from-home serving families whose children are hospitalized for serious illnesses, injuries, or birth defects. 12.5%

8035  Visions of Hope 228-435-9200 EIN#64-0891261 – Provides housing education and counseling, financial literacy, GED classes, monthly medical screenings, non-emergency prescription assistance, and free income tax preparation and e-filing. 15%

8090  Wildlife Rehabilitation and Nature Preservation Society, Inc. 228-452-2080 www.wranps.org EIN#64-0701440 – WRANPS rescues, rehabilitates, and releases wild birds, mammals, and reptiles in Mississippi and is actively involved in wildlife education. 
0.0%

United Way of South Mississippi Federation and Member Organizations

6000  United Way of South Mississippi, Inc. 228-863-4884 www.uw-sm.org EIN#64-0826356 – United Way of South Mississippi provides leadership to mobilize resources to advance the quality of life for those who live and work in our community. 14.8%

6010  American Red Cross, Gulf Coast Chapter 228-896-4511 www.redcross.org EIN# 53-0196605 – Provides disaster relief/preparedness training and education; 24-hour emergency military communications; first aid; CPR; aquatics; HIV presentations; community service training; blood donations; international tracing. 9.2%

6030  Boy Scouts of America-Pine Burr Area Council 601-582-2326 www.pineburrscouting.org EIN#22-1576300 – Citizenship training, character development and personal fitness-based programs for boys 6-18 years old and young men and women 14-20 years of age. 16.5%

6020  Boys and Girls Clubs of the Gulf Coast, Inc. 228-347-2330 www.bgcgulfcoast.org EIN#64-0539145 – After school and summer programs for youth ages 6-18 in areas of character, health & life skills, arts, sports, education through age-appropriate activities. 12.9%

6040  Catholic Social and Community Services, Inc. 228-702-2137 EIN#64-0598426 – Serves 17 southernmost counties of Mississippi.  Licensed adoption; maternity counseling services; pregnancy testing; emergency assistance; refugee, resettlement; food bank; subsidized housing for older adults. 12.9%

6210  Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse 228-868-8686 EIN#64-0754411 – Free prevention, intervention, education services to victims of child abuse, neglect, violence in 30 South Mississippi counties.  Save the world, on family at a time. 10.3%

6035  Child Abuse Education Council of Pearl River County, Inc. 601-799-5886 EIN#64-0735941 – We provide child safety, character, anger management, parenting, and abstinence education along with professional counseling for children and adults to prevent child abuse and neglect. 3.7%

6045  Christian Care Ministries 601-799-3593 EIN#64-0749557 – CCM is a NP organization providing emergency help and referral services to South Pearl River County.  We provide home delivered meals to the home-bound. 15.3%

6050  de l’Epee Deaf Center 228-897-2280 EIN#64-0612093 – A multi-purpose service center for the deaf, hearing impaired, and their families.  Interpreting and advocacy services provided for the hearing community. 19.1%

6070  Goodwill Industries of South Mississippi 228-863-2323 www.goodwillsms.org EIN#640362410 – Goodwill Industries of South Mississippi provides jobs and job training to persons with disabilities and other barriers to employment. 5.8%

6090  Gulf Coast Women’s Center for Nonviolence, Inc. 228-435-1968 EIN#64-0634613 – Services for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and homicide victim survivors.  Domestic violence shelter available.  Educational programs for schools, groups and professionals. 10.5%

6096  Habitat for Humanity, Inc. 228-374-4946 www.habitatgulfcoast-ms.org EIN#64-0749618 – Freeing God’s people from dangerous and unhealthy housing using tax deductible donations and volunteer labor while providing 20-year interest free mortgages at no profit. 8.4%

6115  Hancock County Food Pantry, Inc. 228-467-2790 EIN#64-0812979 – Hancock County Pantry, an all volunteer organization has been providing food and cleaning products to families in time of crisis for 18 years. 1.8%

6129  Hope Haven of Hancock County 228-467-7945 www.hopehavenshelter.org EIN#64-0852491 – Provides shelter and care to children from birth to 17 years of age who have been removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect. 13.0%

6255  Keesler AFB Youth Programs 228-377-4116 – Provides comprehensive, year round programs that support the physical, mental, social, and emotional well being of Keesler AFB youth from ages 5-18 years. 0.0%

6140  Mental Health Association of South Mississippi 228-864-6274 EIN#64-0412732 – Promote positive mental health for Mississippians, expand access to services, and improve systems of care through education, advocacy, evidence-based practices, and partnerships. 13.0%

6155  Moore Community House, Inc. 228-463-3741 EIN#64-0314537 – A local human service agency providing early childhood and comprehensive family support services for poor and low income families in east Biloxi. 16.6%

6175  Pearl River Information and Drug Education, Inc. (PRIDE) 601-798-4508 EIN#58-1989207 – Drug education/information, substance abuse prevention, counseling, in-patient treatment, out-patient referral services, life-skills recovery programs, supportive services at no fee. 0.0%

6205  South Mississippi AIDS Task Force, Inc. 800-826-2961 EIN#64-0789159 –  Prevention education, youth consortiums, HIV/AIDS counseling, direct assistance, case management, AIDS 24-hour hotline, transitional housing to people and  families living with HIV/AIDS. 7.1%

6190  The Salvation Army, Gulfport, MS 228-868-1188 EIN#58-0660607 – Providing emergency food, shelter, rent, utilities, clothing, meals, day and residential recovery programs and counseling.  Character building programs meeting social, educational, moral, and spiritual needs. 11.4%

6135  YMCA-Mississippi Gulf Coast 228-875-5050 EIN#64-0584648 – Serving the coast for 30 years, conducting programs and promoting healthy lifestyles for all ages.  Dedicated to community service and enhanced quality of life. 15.9%

* This organization has administrative and fundraising expenses above 25%, and has provided OPM with a satisfactory explanation for and a plan to reduce these expenses below the 25 percent level.  Because a variety of circumstances can affect an organization’s administrative and fundraising expense rate, donors should contact the organization directly if they wish to receive more information.