Gulf Coast Community Foundation receives reaccreditation for rigorous philanthropic standards
Gulfport, MS (April 20, 2026) – Gulf Coast Community Foundation (GCCF) recently received reaccreditation with the nation’s highest standard for philanthropic excellence. Community Foundations...
Flexible funds at GCCF: Responding when it matters most
Timing matters when families face food insecurity, when students need hygiene essentials, or when community partners step in to meet urgent needs. In those moments, flexible support can make all the...
Knight Cities Challenge brings funding opportunity to Biloxi and Gulfport
Applications are now open for the Knight Cities Challenge, a $5 million initiative from the Knight Foundation inviting individuals and organizations to submit bold, creative ideas that can...
GCCF Welcomes New Members to Board of Directors
The Gulf Coast Community Foundation (GCCF) is proud to welcome three new members to its Board of Directors. Joining the board in January, each brings a strong record of leadership, a commitment to...
Investing in Students, Investing in Our Community
Scholarship applications open through February 28 Gulf Coast Community Foundation offers a wide range of scholarship opportunities for students throughout South Mississippi, from high school seniors...
GivHer Circle launches inaugural Young Philanthropist Cohort
The GivHer Circle celebrated an exciting milestone with the launch of its inaugural Young Philanthropist Cohort, bringing together 15 professional women, age 34 and under, from across the...
New book commemorating 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina to benefit GCCF
Gulfport, Miss. (November 19, 2025) — Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina, the Gulf Coast’s story of resilience, hope, and recovery is being captured in a new inspirational coffee-table book....
A legacy of service: Recognizing our retiring Board members
After many years of dedicated service, Ron Barnes, Dorothy Shaw and Virginia Shanteau Newton are retiring from the Gulf Coast Community Foundation Board of Directors. Their guidance, friendship and...
Giving from the heart: Lisa Parker honors her mother’s legacy
For Lisa Parker, generosity isn’t just something she does. It’s who she is. “My mother’s love language was giving, and so is mine,” Lisa said, reflecting on her late mother, Bonnie, whose example...
We’re Hiring: Financial Manager
Financial Manager The Financial Manager will oversee the organization’s financial operations, ensuring efficient management of funds and compliance with all regulations. This role involves...
