Investing in Our Youngest Residents
GCCF awards Velkas grants focused on children’s well-being in Harrison, Hancock counties GULFPORT, MS (June 26, 2025) — Four Mississippi Gulf Coast nonprofits have been awarded a total of $40,125...
Helping Children Succeed
First-ever Stone County Community Fund grants help local students thrive WIGGINS, MS (June 26, 2025) – Stone County nonprofits BackPack Boosters and Blessings in a Backpack have received the...
Wilson Animal Welfare Fund Continues Legacy of Giving
Photo captions (starting from the top left) From left: Lisa Birmingham, director of Grants and Scholarships at GCCF; Wendy Wagner, manager of Batman’s LBMS Animal Rescue...
Biloxi Wade-In 228 Day Fund Highlight
The Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s inaugural 228 Day campaign is an opportunity for the Mississippi Gulf Coast to support GCCF as it continues to champion charitable causes across South...
Make an impact this February: Join GCCF for 228 Day and celebrate giving back
Gulfport, MS (January 28, 2025) – Throughout February, the Gulf Coast Community Foundation (GCCF) will hold its inaugural 228 Day campaign, highlighting the Foundation’s impact on the region since...
Seven South Mississippi educators receive dyslexia therapy training through Velkas Grant from Gulf Coast Community Foundation
GULFPORT, MS (June 4, 2024) – Seven South Mississippi educators are receiving training in dyslexia therapy thanks to a $9,500 grant recently awarded to Lighthouse Academy for Dyslexia in Ocean...
Elijah’s Closet awarded inaugural $20,000 GivHer Circle Grant from Gulf Coast Community Foundation
Gulfport, MS (May 21, 2024) - Elijah’s Closet, a nonprofit located in Biloxi, has been awarded the inaugural $20,000 GivHer Circle Grant from Gulf Coast Community Foundation. The award was presented...
Tiffany D. Bell receives the 2024 Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award
GULFPORT, MS (April 23, 2024) - Tiffany D. Bell, director of Donor Relations at Gulf Coast Community Foundation, received the 2024 Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award on April 20 in Miami. The...
Gulf Coast Community Foundation announces $20,000.00 grant for local nonprofits through the new GivHer Circle Fund
GULFPORT, MS (March 6, 2024) – Applications are now open for nonprofits to apply for a $20,000.00 grant from the GivHer Circle Fund from Gulf Coast Community Foundation (GCCF). Nonprofits from...
GCCF announces Stone County affiliate, spearheads Stone County Community Endowment Fund
GULFPORT, MS (February 28, 2024) – Gulf Coast Community Foundation (GCCF) and its first affiliate, the Stone County Community Endowment Committee, hosted the Rise & Shine Breakfast and Raffle...