The Corps Network (TCN) leads and supports over 130 of America’s Service and Conservation Corps. Corps are comprehensive youth development programs that engage participants in service projects, job training and academic programming. Modern Corps are a direct descendant of the Depression-era Civilian Conservation Corps, which mobilized about three million young men to dramatically improved the nation’s public lands in exchange for food, shelter, education, and a precious $30-a-month stipend.
The Corps Network supports Corps by advocating on their behalf, providing access to funding and project opportunities, and by offering expertise in Corps operations and programming.
Every year, The Corp Network’s efforts enable over 25,000 diverse young people, ages 16-25, to strengthen communities, improve the environment and transform their lives through service in Corps programs.
Corps provide a wealth of conservation, infrastructure improvement, and human service projects identified by communities as important. More specifically, some Corps improve and preserve our public lands and national parks. Others provide critical energy conservation services, including weatherization. Some Corps restore natural habitats and create urban parks and gardens. Still others provide disaster preparation and recovery to under-resourced communities. Corps also raise the quality of life in low-income communities by renovating deteriorating housing and providing support to in-school and after school education programs.
United Way strives to improve the quality of life in South Mississippi by focusing on creating measurable outcomes in the areas of education, income and health. Our goal is to create long-lasting changes that prevent problems from happening in the first place. We invite you to join the thousands of South Mississippians who have already committed to LIVE UNITED by investing in our community, by speaking up for the issues that matter, and by volunteering to help others.
To rally resources, collaboratives and leadership to improve the quality of life in South Mississippi.
Vision
To improve outcomes in education, health and income for everyone in South Mississippi by giving children and families the tools and support they need to thrive in our community.
Create an atmosphere of LOVE and CONNECTIVITY: “Divine Relationships”
We pray for each other’s needs, build trust, unity and lasting friendships among women from all denominations and backgrounds. To encourage each other to make a difference in our families, communities, marketplace and in our State through prayer.
Let our Yes be Yes and Amen!
We are Christian women that come from many different denominations and backgrounds. We value diversity!
We believe teamwork improves quality and sustains the spirit of excitement, fulfillment and passion.
Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. Ecclesiastes 4:9 NLT
We are to guide others into lives of temperance, dignity, and wisdom, into healthy faith, love and endurance. God tells us to guide other women into lives of reverence, models of goodness, avoiding gossip. By looking at our lives, the younger women will know how to love their husbands and children, be virtuous and pure, keep a good house and be good wives. Titus 2:3 MSG
We give ourselves to SERVE the needs of others.
WOW Women of Wisdom Inc. is a 501c3 public charity organization which aims to serve the needs of women in our communities that are looking to enter or re-enter the workplace by providing good, clean, new or gently used professional / business attire for interviews at absolutely no cost. We offer this service by word of mouth and referrals. We house the items in our storage closet at the Knight Nonprofit Center on Seaway Road in Gulfport.
The care closet is staffed entirely by volunteers who assist women in finding clothing that fits and looks great. Volunteers keep the care closet organized and create a welcoming and loving environment where women truly have a unique experience. They not only leave with a perfect outfit, but our goal is also that they gain hope, self-esteem and confidence. If you know anyone that our WOW Care Closet can serve, please feel free to contact us or feel free to pass along our information. Our Office Telephone number is 601-706-9640, cell phone 228-424-0098 and our email is robin@wowcommunity.org.