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GIVING BACK
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Hancock County Community Development Foundation Supports Over 20 Local Causes
story and photos courtesy of the Hancock County Community Development Foundation
Established with the specific purpose of sponsoring and supporting community programs that improve Hancock County, the Hancock
County Community Development Foundation has truly been a catalyst
for progress. It was founded in 2006 as an umbrella organization for multiple nonprofit causes for projects with a broad community focus. The Foundation now supports over 20 different charities, and has incubated multiple organizations that have gone on to stand on their own, such as the Lili Stahler – Murphy Ground Zero Hurricane Museum; The Arts, Hancock County; the Hancock Resource Center; and 100 Men Hall.
• Bay St. Louis Memorial Stars
• Brenda’s House
• Business Resource Center
• Excel By 5
• Feeding the Frontline
• Friends of McLeod Park
• HancockChamber Beautification Committee
• HancockChamber Education Committee
• HancockCounty Scenic Byways
• HancockCounty Sheriff K9 Operations
• Keep Bay St. Louis Beautiful
• Kiln Chamber of Commerce
• Leadership Hancock
• Legacies & Bequests
• Mask Response
• McDonald Park Fund
• Memorial Tree Planting
• Mind, Body & Spirit
• Ruth’s Roots
• Stocking the Frontline
• Virginia Seal Wagner Beautification Fund
The funds listed below are supporting those in need, memorializing great people who have gone before us, assisting children and families, preserving history and more. Donations are tax deductible and can be made to the foundation’s general operations or to the fund of your choice.
The Hancock Chamber of Commerce provides pro-bono staffing and day-to-day management to the Hancock County Community Development Foundation. It is governed by a separate Board of Directors who oversee finances, create policy and consider projects and initiatives.
If you have an idea for a charity that would serve Hancock County and would like to take advantage
of the services that the Foundation can provide, please contact the Hancock Chamber at 228.467.9048 to discuss the process and a strategy for success.
Ruth’s Roots.
Bay St. Louis Memorial Stars.
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