Wednesday
Jul132011

Accion 

Agency Accion
Address  
Website http://www.accion.org/
Phone (617) 625-7080
Hours of Operation Appointment only.
Eligibility Requirements Back to Business Loan Fund - provided for businesses affected by the Hurricane. Applicant must have been in business two years prior to Katrina or a new business aiding in Recovery/Reconstruction.
Documents Required Contact for more information.
Description of Services Provide assistance to improve financial stature, for example "micro" loans and business training to low income women and men interested in a business venture.

 

Wednesday
Jul132011

Air Force Aid Society - (Airman & Family Readiness Center ) 

Agency Air Force Aid Society - (Airman & Family Readiness Center )
Address 81 FSS/FSFR 500 Fisher St., #110, Keesler AFB MS 39534
Website www.afas.org
Phone (228) 376-8728, Fax: (228) 377-3063
Hours of Operation Monday-Friday 7am-5pm (except every other Friday).
Eligibility Requirements Active duty and retired Air Force members, Air National Guard and Reservists on Active Duty for more than 30 days, military spouse, and child must have member's approval.
Documents Required A letter from 1st Sgt, documentation for need, current LES.
Description of Services Provides financial assistance, interest free loan/sometimes grants; Air Force only assistance provided for basic necessities such as: rent, food, utilities, emergency travel, and car repair for essential transportation.

 

Wednesday
Jul132011

Alcohol & Drug Rehab Centers 

Agency Alcohol & Drug Rehab Centers
Address Contact for more information.
Website
Phone MS Gulf Coast-(228) 575-6652, Biloxi-(228) 761-5016
Hours of Operation Contact for more information.
Eligibility Requirements Contact for more information.
Documents Required Contact for more information.
Description of Services Find an alcohol and drug rehab program or an addiction treatment center In your area. Recovery Connection offers live help 24/7. Get into an alcoholism and drug addiction treatment clinic today.

 

Wednesday
Jul132011

American Heart Association 

Agency American Heart Association
Address Physical Address: 440 East Pass Rd., Gulfport, MS 39507, Mailing Address: P.O. Box 8272, Gulfport, MS 39506
Website www.heart.org
Phone (228) 604-5300, Fax:(228) 604-5301
Hours of Operation Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm.
Eligibility Requirements Contact for more information.
Documents Required Contact for more information.
Description of Services Provides speakers for civic clubs, schools, children, blood pressure screenings, CPR instruction and demonstrations, literature, research, diets, and information on strokes and heart attacks.

 

Wednesday
Jul132011

American Red Cross - Hurricane Recovery Program 

Agency American Red Cross - Hurricane Recovery Program
Address 2782 Fernwood Rd., Biloxi, MS 39531
Website www.southmsredcross.org
Phone (228) 678-0977 Fax: (228) 896-7000
Hours of Operation Monday-Friday 8am-4pm.
Eligibility Requirements Hurricane Recovery Program - must be in recovery from Hurricane Katrina.
Documents Required Contact for more information.
Description of Services Case Management services for individuals and families who suffered a significant loss to Hurricane Katrina. Information and referral program, and works closely with Long Term Recovery Committees (LTRC) in Harrison, Hancock, and Pearl River Counties.