Community Resource Guide

Accion

Hands on Mississippi — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 19:32:47 +0000

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.

Hands on Mississippi — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 19:32:05 +0000

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.

Hands on Mississippi — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 19:31:41 +0000

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.

Hands on Mississippi — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 19:31:18 +0000

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.

Hands on Mississippi — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 19:30:35 +0000

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.

Hands on Mississippi — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 19:30:09 +0000

Agency	American Red Cross - Kiln/Waveland
Address	716 Herlihy St., Waveland, MS. 39576
Website	www.southmsredcross.org
Phone	(228) 467-7609
Hours of Operation	Monday-Friday 8am-4pm.
Eligibility Requirements	Utilities Assistance - must be over age 62 or disabled.
Documents Required	Contact for more information.
Description of Services	CPR/First Aid, Babysitting Classes, Lifeguard Training, Disaster Preparedness, Volunteer Programs, Armed Forces Emergency Services, emergency home fire assistance, Blood Drives, Hurricane Recovery Program, Misc. Information: Utilities assistance is by appointment only - call Wed 8am. First come first served.

Hands on Mississippi — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 19:29:45 +0000

Agency	American Red Cross - Mississippi Gulf Coast
Address	2782 Fernwood Rd., Biloxi, MS 39535
Website	www.southmsredcross.org
Phone	(228) 896-4511, Hurricane Recovery Program - (228) 678-0977
Hours of Operation	Monday-Friday 8am-4pm.
Eligibility Requirements	Utilities Assistance - must be over age 62 or disabled.
Documents Required	Contact for more information.
Description of Services	CPR/First Aid, Babysitting Classes, Lifeguard Training, Disaster Preparedness, Volunteer Programs, Armed Forces Emergency Services, emergency home fire assistance, Blood Drives, Hurricane Recovery Program, Misc. Information: Utilities assistance is by appointment only - call Wed 8am. First come first served.

Hands on Mississippi — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 19:29:18 +0000

Agency	American Red Cross - Pascagoula
Address	1096 Jackson Ave., Pascagoula, MS 39567
Website	www.southmsredcross.org
Phone	(228) 762-2455
Hours of Operation	Monday-Friday 8am-4pm.
Eligibility Requirements	Utilities Assistance - must be over age 62 or disabled.
Documents Required	Contact for more information.
Description of Services	CPR/First Aid, Babysitting Classes, Lifeguard Training, Disaster Preparedness, Volunteer Programs, Armed Forces Emergency Services, emergency home fire assistance, Blood Drives, Hurricane Recovery Program, Misc. Information: Utilities assistance is by appointment only - call Wed 8am. First come first served.

Hands on Mississippi — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 19:28:47 +0000

Agency	American Red Cross - Pearl River County Branch (phone only)
Address
Website	www.southmsredcross.org
Phone	(601) 799-1077
Hours of Operation	Monday-Friday 8am-4pm.
Eligibility Requirements	Utilities Assistance - must be over age 62 or disabled.
Documents Required	Contact for more information.
Description of Services	CPR/First Aid, Babysitting Classes, Lifeguard Training, Disaster Preparedness, Volunteer Programs, Armed Forces Emergency Services, emergency home fire assistance, Blood Drives, Hurricane Recovery Program, Misc. Information: Utilities assistance is by appointment only - call Wed 8am. First come first served.

Hands on Mississippi — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 19:20:59 +0000

Agency	Area Agency on Aging of Southern Mississippi Development District
Address	9229 Hwy. 49, Gulfport, MS 39503
Website	www.smpdd.com
Phone	(228) 868-2326, Fax: (228) 868-2550, Nationwide (800) 444-8014
Hours of Operation	Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm.
Eligibility Requirements	60 years of age or older or caregiver of an elderly individual.
Documents Required	Contact for more information.
Description of Services	Information assistance and referral services, outreach, senior companions, insurance counseling and assistance, programs include; adult day care, case management, congregate meals, home delivered meals, homemaker services, legal services, long-term care. Covers 15 counties and is also available for presentations, speakers, panels, etc.