Making a

difference

in your

community

At Community Action of South Mississippi, we walk alongside children, seniors, and families every day. We help kids get ready for school with Head Start, offer seniors a hand so they can stay independent, and guide families through life’s ups and downs with support that makes a real difference. This is community in action!

Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)

Help keeping your home safe and comfortable when you need it most

Head Start & Early Head Start

Early learning, healthy meals, and support for young children and their families.

Senior Services

Support and rides to keep seniors active and independent

First Step Childcare & Afterschool

Affordable care and learning for children ages two to five.

Early

Learning

,

Lifelong

Success

Head Start and Early Head Start help young children and families build a solid foundation for the future. We provide early education, healthy meals, and health checks for children from birth through age five, including those with special needs. Parents get real support and guidance, not just for the classroom, but for life at home and beyond. It is a team effort, focused on growing skills, confidence, and a love for learning before kindergarten ever starts.

- OUR IMPACT -

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Clients assisted with utility bills, rental assist. or other financial assistance
SENIOR MEALS SERVED
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Congregate meals served at our Senior Centers
IN TAX REFUNDS
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The amount of money brought back into the community through refunds

Reliable

Services

,

Warmhearted

Care

People count on Community Action of South Mississippi for steady support and real care. We offer hands-on help with everyday needs, practical solutions when times get tough, and a team that treats you like family. This is what reliable service and genuine compassion look like on the Coast.

Practical support for families facing tough times, including help with housing, utilities, and finding stability.

Free tax preparation by trained volunteers. We help you file accurately and get your refund without the stress.

Groceries and basics for families who need a little extra help making ends meet.

Guidance from real people who help you connect to programs, resources, and opportunities in your community.

community action

creates

lasting

change!

But don’t take our word for it, watch the videos below to see how mothers, fathers, and leaders in our community are impacted by our efforts.

WHY

GIVE

TO

COMMUNITY ACTION?

Your gift to Community Action of South Mississippi does more than support a program. You’re investing in children, families, and the future of our entire community.


Every dollar helps provide early education, meals, career training, and emergency assistance for local families who need it most. Together, we open doors, create hope, and change lives. Give today and be the reason someone’s story turns around!

This website is supported by Grant Numbers 93.569 (Community Services Block Grant), 93.600 (Head Start), and 93.568 (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) from the Office of Community Services and the Office of Head Start within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families, the Office of Community Services, or the Office of Head Start.

Articles That

Speak

,

inspire,

& compel!

Read stories of local families, real progress, and community breakthroughs. See how your support turns action into real change for South Mississippi.

July Senior Programs That Keep It Real
07Jul

July Senior Programs That Keep It Real

Two Centers. One Mission. Serving the Whole Person in Body, Mind, and Spirit. The summer…

Celebrating 60 Years of Head Start at Edward Khayat Memorial Park
16Jun

Celebrating 60 Years of Head Start at Edward Khayat Memorial Park

Celebrating Community In Moss Point Head Start’s 60th Anniversary brought families, educators, and alumni together…