For Latasha D. McCullar, vice president of Operations at Blacklidge and founder of the Josten J. Day Foundation, philanthropy is purpose in action. Her understanding of service has been shaped throughout her life by three powerful influences: her faith, her family,...
For Alexis Higgins, content marketing coordinator at Memorial Health System, philanthropy begins with loving people well. Her approach to giving isn’t centered on how much someone can contribute. It’s about recognizing what you already have to offer and...
When Kynesha King moved from Milwaukee to the Mississippi Gulf Coast, she found more than a new home. She found a community she was determined to make stronger. Today, as co-CEO of Do More Gulf Coast, Inc., a member of Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s GivHer Circle,...
GULFPORT, Miss. (August 3, 2026) – Gulf Coast Community Foundation is now accepting applications for multiple grant opportunities. Made possible through the generosity of GCCF donors, these grants support a wide range of community initiatives. “One of my...
GCCF is proud to welcome Dr. Shanta Rhodes as our new director of Grants and Scholarships. With more than 20 years of experience in education and leadership, Shanta’s professional journey has taken her from the classroom to executive leadership, where she has focused...
Nonprofit organizations serving George, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Pearl River and Stone counties are invited to apply for the 2026 $20,000 GivHer Circle Grant. The application cycle goes through August 17. Priority consideration will be given to projects focused on...
