Education

Bank On Hattiesburg is a program to make opening a bank account as easy and stress-free as possible with low-cost products and access to financial education. Banks and credit unions in the program offer low or no cost banking products for those who qualify for the program.

Families As Allies is an organization run by families of children with emotional and behavioral challenges for families of children with these challenges. Much of the staff and board members are parents, grandparents, and caregivers who have learned to navigate the system for children and work for change whenever and wherever it is needed. “We believe that every child should have the opportunity to thrive at home, in school and in the community and that parents and caregivers have expertise and insight into what will most help their children. We also believe that children and families should receive the support and services they need to make their hopes and dreams for their children a reality.”

LIFE of Mississippi a “non-profit center for independent living” and was created through federal legislation in 1992. In recent years, LIFE has successfully provided five core services of independent living:  Information and referral – almost 10,000 people received access to available services.  ​Peer Support – over 2,000 individuals had the opportunity to speak with others living with disability and receive guidance and support.   ​Advocacy – close to 2,000 people were informed of their rights and assisted in obtaining help from available sources.  ​Skills Training – instruction on how to live independently was provided to almost 1,200 people.  ​Community Transition - In the past 8 years, L.I.F.E. has assisted over 150 people to move from nursing homes and back to their community.

Night to Shine is an unforgettable prom night experience, centered on God’s love, for people with special needs ages 14 and older. On Friday, February 12, 2021, Night to Shine celebrated its seventh anniversary as thousands from around the world came together through socially-distanced and virtual formats to honor and serve those with disabilities. Though the festivities looked a little different this year due to COVID-19, nothing could keep Faith, Hope and Love from shining as bright as ever.

At Temple, we value parents! Whether married or single, life is busy and schedules can quickly get away from us. Parent's Night Out provides inexpensive childcare and dinner for children from 6-9pm by the Preschool and Children’s Ministry. Parents must pre-register their children online to participate.

At Frontline Families of Southeast Mississippi, community engagement of our military families through service projects is our objective. Our programs and activities are designed to be a catalyst that helps military/military family members along with community members reach their goals and fulfill their potential. Learn more about the positive impact we have and join us in bringing about positive change.

AmeriCorps members devote a year of their lives to make a difference; they’re serving in schools and after-school programs as tutors and mentors, providing resources and nutritional education to address food security issues and healthy living lifestyles, cultivating school gardens, completing 20 rehabilitations of affordable homes, and connecting veterans and family members of active military personnel to available resources. Members create lasting change by recruiting local leaders and volunteers and training them to enact change in their own neighborhoods.

East Mississippi HUB for Volunteers and Nonprofits is a part of the Volunteer Mississippi HUB Network. We serve Clarke, Jasper, Kemper, Lauderdale, Neshoba, and Newton counties. We are an advocate, facilitator, and connector for effective volunteerism!

East Mississippi HUB for Volunteers and Nonprofits is a part of the Volunteer Mississippi HUB Network. We serve Clarke, Jasper, Kemper, Lauderdale, Neshoba, and Newton counties. We are an advocate, facilitator, and connector for effective volunteerism!

The Mississippi Family 2 Family Health Information and Education Center (MS F2F) is a family-focused, family-managed program that works to empower the families of children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) to be partners in the decisions made concerning the health of their children.