Gulf Coast Community Ministries

‼️Important Announcement‼️

Due to potential lingering effects from Hurricane Francine, GCCM will remain CLOSED tomorrow, Thursday 09.12.24.

Our next regularly scheduled outreach day will be Tuesday, 09.17.24 from 9-11:30 AM.

We pray everyone stays safe during the storm and we hope to see you all on Tuesday!

The GCCM Medical Clinic will be operating in the morning.

We welcome all uninsured adults that may need minor medical attention to come see our amazing team of medical professional volunteers that are ready to help!

8:30 AM-11:30 AM

Please like and share with your friends, family, or neighbors that might need help.

These young ladies are members of First Baptist Gulfport and students at Mississippi State University. They spent almost every Tuesday and Thursday with us here at GCCM serving almost 70 hours a piece during their Summer Break.

We sent them back to Starkville today with a debt of gratitude and some flowers to decorate their dorm room with.

There is always a place to serve here at GCCM. If you, your civic group, Bible study class, or any other group you are a part of would like to know how you can get involved at GCCM we are only a message away!

It seems that the heat has knocked our free medical clinic air conditioner for a bit of a loop.

Do we have any friends of the ministry that may have expertise in air conditioning repair or maybe they are even an AC Tech themselves?

If you could be of any assistance with helping us troubleshoot the problem would you kindly send us a message and we can arrange a time for you to come out?

Thanks so much for your help!

Living on the street is tough anytime of course, but with the heat expected this upcoming week it will be very dangerous for a lot of the men and women we have the pleasure of serving each week.

Will you join us in prayer for those individuals? Pray that whether it comes from GCCM or one of our many partners along the Gulf Coast that they may find some relief from the heat this week?

Our free medical clinic for uninsured adults WILL BE OPEN this Thursday!

If you or someone you know needs assistance please like and share this post with them so they are aware.

It will be on a first come first served basis from 8:30-11:30 AM.

For any questions please feel free to shoot us a message.

Our clinic day for tomorrow has been canceled. Our next clinic day will be August 1st.

Please like and share this post with any uninsured individuals that may need assistance, we would love to serve them on August 1st and August 17th.

Gulf Coast Community Ministries wishes to express profound appreciation to the committed volunteers from Northwood Church, AmeriCorps, Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), Humana, and our members at GCCM, as well as the invaluable support from Gulfport Central Fire Station, Feeding the Gulf Coast, and First United Methodist Church of Gulfport, for their generous contributions towards our mobile food pantry initiative. Thanks to your unwavering commitment, yesterday marked a significant milestone as we successfully provided nourishment to over 150 families.

Gulf Coast Community Ministries operates a homeless clothes closet and gladly accepts outdoor durable (not dressy) clothing items from our community for men and women in good condition, but no kids’ clothing please. We ask that items be clean upon delivery. We especially need shoes, belts and jeans for men.
Donations are accepted 9-11:30 a.m. each Tuesday and Thursday except holidays at 3916 15th Street in Gulfport near Milner Stadium. We’re always looking for volunteers if you might be interested to help us serve our community. Thank you for supporting God's ministry! www.GulfCoastMinistry.org

Tornado warnings (red boxes) still active for Gulfport.

Gulf Coast Community Ministries is currently seeking passionate volunteers to help maintain the beauty of our grounds. If you're interested in lending a hand, please contact Geremey Merritt at [email protected] or call (228)-868-8202. Thank you.

On behalf of everyone at GCCM, I want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for Merit Health Biloxi and Biloxi Regional Medical Center incredibly generous donation of $2,500 each.

You all commitment to improving the well-being of our community aligns perfectly with GCCM’s value, and we are honored to have your support in our effort. Together, we are making a tangible difference in lives of those who need it most.

Doctors' Day has been observed since 1933! Continuing the tradition, we celebrated by donating to a local charity in honor of our medical staff. Read more https://www.merithealthbiloxi.com/news-room/merit-health-biloxi-celebrates-doctors-day-with-do-20156

We are thrilled to extend our deepest gratitude to Coast Electric and Gulf Coast Community Foundation for a generous $10,000 Operation Round Up grant!

Thanks to their support, Gulf Coast Community Ministries is empowered to make a tangible difference in the lives of the homeless community and those in need of food assistance. The Operation Round Up grant supports our homeless outreach efforts and enhances our food pantry services, ensuring that no one in our community goes hungry and homeless needs being met.

Every bag of groceries, every homeless supply given, every hand extended in kindness, and every life touched is a testament to the impact of this incredible partnership. Together, we're building a stronger, more compassionate community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

We are immensely grateful to Coast Electric and Gulf Coast Community Foundation for their ongoing commitment to making our community a better place for all. Together, we're making a difference.

DEMAND for our services is HIGH!
We welcome community support in the form of food drives! If your church, business, school or organization would like more information on which items are most needed before starting your drive, please contact our Executive Director Geremey Merritt at 228-868-8202. Suggested items are listed in the photo and can be dropped off in bulk between 9 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Gulf Coast Community Ministries is located at 3916 15th Street in Gulfport, across from West Elementary School. Please tell your friends about GCCM! www.GulfCoastMinistry.org

We apologize for any inconvenience, but we will be closed Tuesday 1/16, due to expected weather conditions. Please come see us this Thursday when we reopen.

Happy New Year!!! Client services at Gulf Coast Community Ministries resume today, Thursday, January 4th. Our food pantry and homeless clothes closet are open from 9 to 11:30 a.m. each Tuesday and Thursday. We have a free medical clinic for uninsured adults today from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., as well as Thursday, January 18th. We have an additional clinic 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, January 20th. Please bring a valid ID. 3916 15th Street in Gulfport.
Most importantly, please know that God loves you and we love you! www.GulfCoastMinistry.org

Our free clinics for uninsured adults for this month include 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 4th and Thursday, January 18th; and Saturday, January 20th, 9 a.m. to noon. Please arrive early and bring a valid ID. First come, first served. We look forward to serving you.

Gulf Coast Community Ministries A Christian Community Ministry, dedicated to the nutritional, physical, and spiritual needs of impoverished people who live on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

Thank you for the coverage of Camping for Hope, WLOX!! We estimate that we served right at 200 homeless adults yesterday. GCCM gave out new tents and sleeping bags to everyone. Also given away were winter coats, gloves, hats, hygiene kits, propane bottles and more! There were free flu shots, blood pressure checks, free haircuts, breakfast and a whole hog lunch. A special ‘Thank You’ to each of our sponsors for Camping for Hope: Gulf Coast Business Furniture & Supply, Hog Addiction BBQ, First Baptist Church of Gulfport, Northwood Church, Elks Lodge No. 978 Gulfport, Coast Transit Authority, St. Peter’s Episcopal, Redeemer Baptist Church, Upsilon Chi Omega sorority, Daddy’s BBQ, 25:40 Ministries, Granny’s Alliance, Davis Custom Fabrication, Youth for Christ Thrift Mart, Edgewater Cleaners, Shuttleworth Chiropractic, Compton & Son Appliance, Industrial Corrosion Control, City of Gulfport Fire & Police Departments and everyone who contributed in countless ways to make this year’s Camping for Hope the biggest and best yet!
Our goal for Camping for Hope is to provide the basic supplies needed to keep our homeless community warm and dry through the winter months.
Our services for area homeless are available year round with a food pantry for anyone who is hungry, free medical clinics for uninsured adults, camping gear and clothing with our clothes closet for homeless individuals.
GCCM is open from 9 - 11:30 a.m. each Tuesday and Thursday except holidays. Free clinics are the first and third Thursday mornings and additional days each month.
www.GulfCoastMinistry.org
We deeply appreciate each person, church, business and organization who supports Gulf Coast Community Ministries and our efforts to share the love of Jesus Christ across our Mississippi Gulf Coast community.

WLOX’s report:

Gulf Coast Community Ministries’ 11th Camping for Hope provides support for homeless Saturday morning, people in need lined up for the chance to receive items to keep them warm during the cooler months at Gulf Coast Community Ministries’ 11th Camping for Hope.

Our free clinic for uninsured adults dates & times for December 2023. Please arrive early and bring a valid ID. We look forward to providing care for those in need of our services. www.GulfCoastMinistry.org

Every holiday season, GCCM’s donors, supporters, volunteers, and board of directors continue to make a difference in the community by spreading warmth and joy to those in need.

Every year we have our birthday/Christmas celebration with our staff and volunteers, instead of traditional birthday/Christmas celebrations, we "Stuffed Socks" for the homeless community.

Birthdays and Christmas are a time of joy, reflection, and gratitude. We kicked off the season of giving while putting up Christmas trees, fellowship, eating, and stuffed socks.

Thank you to our donors, supporters, volunteers, and board of directors.

Remember, it's not just about the socks; it's about spreading love, compassion, and the true spirit of Christmas!

# GCCM Stuffing Socks

We were optimistic that the weather forecast would change in our favor. It hasn’t. We are rescheduling Camping for Hope to Sat. Dec. 9th. Please spread the word for us.

We were optimistic that the weather forecast would change in our favor. It hasn’t. We are rescheduling Camping for Hope to Sat. Dec. 9th. Please spread the word for us.

Gearing up for our 11th Camping for Hope winter camping supplies & coat distribution (moved to December 9th) in Gulfport, we’re still in need of coats, tents and tarps to make the event the best it can be for every homeless person attending. You support by sponsoring items, seeking donated items from your friends including winters coats and blankets in good condition, is welcome!! Sponsor items directly on our website. We appreciate your support!

https://gulfcoastministry.org/shop/ols/categories/camping-for-hope-sponsorship