Today, we remember. We honor those lost to overdose & stand with families affected by substance use disorder. Join us at Lighthouse Park @ 1pm to observe #BlackBalloonDay, share resources, remembrance & celebrate recovery.
@gccfn
Nonprofit organization serving the Mississippi Gulf Coast with emergency shelter and comprehensive support services for anyone impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking, and the surviving loved ones of homicide victims.
Today, we remember. We honor those lost to overdose & stand with families affected by substance use disorder. Join us at Lighthouse Park @ 1pm to observe #BlackBalloonDay, share resources, remembrance & celebrate recovery.
The invasion is imminentβ¦π½
Moonlight Masquerade: Party from Planet X
Saturday, October 17
Save the Date
Stars, saucers & sequins! Our 16th Annual gala blasts off into retro-futuristic glam with cosmic couture, stellar food & out-of-this-world entertainment. More details soon!
Come join us April 1st for a day of awareness & Easter fun!Β April is SA Awareness Month, and weβre inviting our community to come together for a special day dedicated to education, empowerment, & support.Β Bring your family, invite a friend, & come celebrate with us! #SAAM #StartByBelieving
We are incredibly grateful toΒ Jennifer Sandmann & the amazing supporters of the Sandmann Toy Drive for their generosity & heart!Β This year, they collected & donated over $2,000 worth of toys for the children served by our agency. Thank you all! π
Walk, run, roll, or stroll - however you move, you belong at Rock the Cause 5k! Come join us for a fun, family-friendly annual race supporting Adrienne's House - & help provide much-needed services for victims of domestic violence in Jackson & George Counties.Β Β https://bit.ly/GCRTC5k
Love should feel safe, respectful, and empowering β never controlling, isolating, or hurtful. If youβre wondering, βIs this loveβ¦ or something else?β you donβt have to figure it out alone.Β Reach out and get help!
Contact GCCFN at 800-800-1396 or bit.ly/GCCFN-Help
Black History Month reminds us the fight for safety, dignity, and justice continues. Black survivors often face greater barriers to protection and healing. We remain committed to listen, advocate, and provide compassionate support every day. #BlackHistoryMonth #SupportSurvivors #EndViolence
Is it even National Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit Day if @Whataburger doesnβt show up? π―π Huge thanks for the surprise donationβour hearts (and hands) are full!
Each February, young people nationwide raise awareness about teen dating violence through Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. In MS, 12% of high school students experience sexual dating violence, higher than the national average. #RealLoveRespects #TDVAM2026 #MississippiStrong
Come join us for a fun, energizing event & support a powerful local cause! RTC5k benefits Adrienneβs House, our satellite DV shelter serving Jackson & George counties.Β Β
https://bit.ly/GCRTC5k
β’Β Race begins 8AM
β’Β Registration: $20 before March 20,Β Β $25 after
β’Β All registrants receive a t-shirt!
π©ΊWaypoint Forensic Clinic is excited to again partner with MSCASA to provide SANE training for RNs who want to expand their clinical expertise & make a meaningful impact in trauma-informed care.Β Register atΒ https://bit.ly/GC-SANE26
Thank you to Gautier High School FCCLA students for wearing blue for Human Trafficking Awareness Day!Β #WearBlueDay #HTAM #GCCFN #EndHumanTrafficking
Today and every day, we stand with survivors - and stand ready to provide services and support to those escaping the violence of trafficking.Β Β #WearBlueDay #HTAM #GCCFN #EndHumanTrafficking
Curious, concerned, or wanting to learn more? Join us for Coffee and Conversation β Jan 27, 1β4 PM at Jacked Up Coffee Bar! β Letβs connect, ask questions, & talk about human trafficking, its impact on our community, & how we can support survivors. Coffee & pastries provided!
π Wear Blue for Human Trafficking Awareness π
Join us Monday, Jan 12 as we observe Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Wear blue, take a photo, and share it to stand with survivors and raise awareness.
Use the hashtags: #WearBlueDay #HTAM #GCCFN #EndHumanTrafficking
Happy New Year to our Coast community! Thank you for your continued supportβwishing you a safe, healthy, and successful year ahead. π
Wishing you and your loved ones a safe, peaceful, and joyous Christmas, filled with love, kindness, and hope for the season ahead.
Happy Hanukkah! πβ¨ May your candles burn bright, your hearts feel full, and your celebrations be filled with joy.
ππ π€Ά HO HO HO!Β Merry Christmas &Β HUGE THANK YOU to our very own Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus, Carl & Dorothy Nehlig!Β These wonderful folks provide Christmas cheer to our children at the shelter each year, visiting & reading to the children, giving them a load of kindness they'll never forget. Thank you!
The holidays can be a time of added stress β and for some, that stress increases the risk of abuse. If you recognize any of these warning signs in your own life or someone you care about, please know that help is available and you deserve safety, peace, and support this season.Β 800-800-1396
Have you voted today? πβ¨ Our GCCFN tree is up at the IP Casino Trees of Hope, and your daily votes can help us win $3,000 to support survivors! Vote once a day through Dec 12! π
π
Huge thanks to Treasure Oaks Country Club for their incredible generosity and holiday spirit! πβ€οΈΒ Β Your amazing donation to our Adopt A Family program will brighten the season for so many families in our community. Weβre truly grateful for your support, kindness, & commitment to making a difference.
Support survivors at no extra cost! The Mississippi ETHO program gives a dollar-for-dollar tax credit for donations to GCCFNβup to HALF your MS tax liability. Keep your tax dollars local and make real impact. Learn more: https://bit.ly/ETHO β¨
Huge thanks to Lighthouse Business & Professional Women for choosing GCCFN as the beneficiary of this yearβs Holiday Baskets of Joy! ππ Your support lifts our Adopt A Family program. Attend the event, grab raffle tickets, and help spread the word! β¨
Want to help your community & support survivors? Teens 14β20 can join our Youth Advisory Board! Training: Jan 24, 9:30β2 at GCCFN. Lunch provided! π Sign up: https://bit.ly/GCCFN-YAB
Are you passionate about supporting survivors & building a safer, more compassionate community? Join our next VIRTUAL Ambassador training, held every Thurs in January from 6β8 PM, starting January 8th!
Your voice and time can change lives. πΒ Β
Sign up at bit.ly/GCCFN-Ambassador
Itβs #GivingTuesday! πβ€οΈ
Today, your generosity can make a real difference for families in our community. Every giftβbig or smallβhelps us provide essentials, stability, and hope to local families impacted by violence. Join us and spread kindness today.Β Donate at: https://gcld.co/8PNyXag
Weβre still searching for the right person to join our team as Client Services Manager. If youβre a compassionate leader with experience supporting survivors of abuse and violence, weβd love to hear from you.Β Β Help us make a real, lasting impact in our community. Full listing: bit.ly/GCCFN-Job
π
π¨ Santaβs sending out an SOS! Our Adopt A Family program still has dozens of families waiting for sponsors to brighten their Christmas. If you can help, nowβs the time. πβ¨ Adopt a family by emailing christmas@gccfn.org
Β β letβs make sure no one is left behind.