Community gathering at The Spectrum Center of Hattiesburg

Nonprofits & Community Organizations

Nonprofits and community organizations across Mississippi

Nonprofits for getting help, getting involved and giving back. Community centers, youth programs, health services, Pride, the arts, disability services and career support, each with its programs and the way in.

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Economic empowerment · Career & workforce

Mississippi Urban League

Jackson, MS · statewide

Mississippi Urban League enables African Americans and underserved Mississippians to secure economic self-reliance, parity, power, and civil rights.

Serves: African Americans and underserved individuals and families throughout Mississippi

Career & workforce · Economic empowerment

Dress for Success Metro Jackson

Jackson, MS

Dress for Success Metro Jackson empowers women to achieve economic independence through professional attire, career coaching, and development tools.

Serves: Women seeking employment, career advancement, and economic independence across the Jackson metropolitan area

Grantmaking & scholarships · Advocacy & legal

LGBTQ Fund of Mississippi

Jackson, MS · statewide

The LGBTQ Fund of Mississippi develops resources and awards strategic grants to improve the lives of LGBTQ+ Mississippians statewide.

Serves: LGBTQ+ organizations, grassroots projects, and individuals throughout Mississippi

Elsewhere in Mississippi

Pride & events · Community center

Gulf Coast Equality Council

Gulfport, MS

Gulf Coast Equality Council promotes LGBTQ+ community, cultural celebration, and mutual support across the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

Serves: LGBTQ+ residents, youth, families, and allies along the Mississippi Gulf Coast

Community center · Transgender support

The Spectrum Center of Hattiesburg

Hattiesburg, MS

The Spectrum Center of Hattiesburg provides peer support, mutual aid, and inclusive community space for South Mississippi LGBTQIA+ residents.

Serves: LGBTQIA+ individuals, youth, and families in Hattiesburg and South Mississippi