Steps Coalition

The STEPS Coalition is a non-profit that started in 2006 to give voice to low to moderate income communities in the restoration process following Hurricane Katrina and has continued its work through the BP oil spill of 2010 and COVID-19 today.

• Business and Industry

Gulf Coast Business Council

Leadership for Regional Solutions THE ORGANIZATION IS ORGANIZED TO ADDRESS THE COMMON ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS INTERESTS OF THE MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST BY IDENTIFYING ISSUES, CONVENING RESOURCES, FRAMING PUBLIC POLICY, FINDING SOLUTIONS, AND WORKING TO IMPROVE THE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT AND PROMOTE THE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT IN ALL OF THE COUNTIES ON THE MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST.

• Alliance/Advocacy Organizations

Open Doors Homeless Coalition

Building solutions to homelessness through improved service delivery, community outreach and advocacy.

• Economic Development

Gulf Coast Regional Tourism Partnership Inc

To develop a regional destination marketing organization representing all three counties comprising the Mississippi Gulf Coast and to develop a strategic plan for the region's tourism growth, establish ambitious and measurable goals, provide funding for advertising, research, and event marketing, and track results .

Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Inc.

The Gulf Coast Community Foundation provides opportunities for people with diverse interests and goals to invest in charitable causes to improve the quality of life in South Mississippi.

• Human Service Organizations

Goodwill Industries of South Mississippi, Inc.

“Not charity, but a chance. ” Making a difference in your community with 12 Goodwill stores across South Mississippi located in Gulfport, Long Beach, Biloxi, D'Iberville, Diamondhead, Waveland, Ocean Springs, Pascagoula, Picayune, Lucedale & Wiggins.

• Environmental Beautification

One CLEAN Coast (previously DBA One CELAN Gulfport)

Employ evidence-based environmental strategies to prevent litter, illegal dumping, and property blight in Gulfport to create a healthier community .

Mississippi Coast Restaurant & Beverage Association

THE MISSION OF THE MCRBA IS TO UNIFY, FOSTER, PROMOTE & PROTECT THE LEGALLY LICENSED HOSPILITY AND FOOD SERVICE INDUSTRIES IN THE THREE MISSISSIPPI COASTAL COUNTIES.

Mississippi Aquarium Foundation

Mississippi Aquarium. We exist to be the window to the waters of Mississippi, the Gulf Coast and beyond, fostering a sense of appreciation by encouraging guests to explore majestic environments and play an active role in research and conservation efforts.

• Zoo, Zoological Society

MISSISSIPPI AQUARIUM

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