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A LITTLE GOOD NEWS
SHARING GOOD NEWS AND EXCITING EVENTS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE!
Congratulations to Liz Hoop and the authors of her newest #1 Amazon Best-selling anthology,
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There's Hope: Breaking Invisible Chains.
This book is designed to show men and women there’s hope out of addictions and bad choices.
ALL proceeds of the sales go back to the Teen Challenge of Mississippi, Inc. Center to help those who want to find hope but can’t afford to go.
The third, Rise Above Summit with Patricia Jo Grover is coming in January 2022!
Watch for more details in December's issue!
EXCLUSIVE: NONPROFIT SPOTLIGHT
MISSISSIPPI HEROES: CELEBRATING EVERYDAY CAREGIVERS LIKE HEROES!
It takes a selfless person to take care of another.Mississippi Heroes has made it their mission to recognize, acknowledge, and celebrate professional and nonprofessional caregivers in Mississippi and beyond who choose to serve those in need on a daily, monthly, and annual basis. Situated along the beautiful Mississippi Gulf Coast, they are nonprofit organization who works hard to provide a guilt-free day of relaxation and fun that will allow caregivers to refresh, refocus, and rejuvenate their minds, bodies, and spirits so they can continue the invaluable service they provide to others. The results they hope to achieve are to have caregivers who receive opportunities to relieve stress, escape the routine, and receive appreciation for their selflessness. They work hard to make sure caregivers receive a little love and support to honor all they do each and every day.
We sat down recently with Katherine Sutton, the Executive Director of Mississippi Heroes, to learn more about how the organization got started, their impact on the community, and how others can get involved in support of their mission.
BB: Tell me a little about your organization and why/how you decided to start it?
KS: I started Mississippi Heroes because I have been a caregiver and know the struggles, and also know that caregivers are often time the most modest and overlooked, but give the most unconditional love in this world.I wanted to do something that made me feel good, but more importantly made a difference in someone else’s life.
BB: Share a little about you and your role in the organization.
KS: I am the Founder and currently the Executive Director and help to implement our programs & development, implement communications and partnerships with other nonprofits and with our caregivers.
BB: Who can benefit most from Mississippi Heroes? What type of person/people does the organization support and how?
KS: We started Mississippi Heroes to benefit family caregivers and have extended to professional caregivers as there is a fine line sometimes between the two. We hope to keep growing our programs to help more caregivers in every way.
BB: Are you currently accepting volunteers to help you? If so, what types of volunteers are you seeking?
KS: Yes, we need volunteers to help grow our programs, to help implement programs such as our Hero Reveals (help us celebrate), brainstorm, help with our fundraising events, and even help with organization and implementation.
BB: Our November issue is all about marketing and planning, and you have to have some definite marketing skills to lead a nonprofit organization. Tell me a little about yourself and your experience in marketing; things you love about it, any challenges you have faced, and what tips would you share with someone who’s new to the whole idea of marketing their nonprofit organization?
KS: First, I believe everything each of us does is marketing. From the moment you wake up and walk out that door, you are representing what you do. Then you expand it so you can reach more people and carry your message. Marketing is challenging because it is everything, and in today’s world that means social media, Tik Tok, Pinterest, Instagram & so much more. Most people do not have the knowledge and more importantly the time to implement marketing, but it is extremely important.
BB: What offerings, activities, or special events do you have coming up that you’d like to share with our audience?
KS: If all goes well, we have our November Mississippi Heroes Celebration coming up which will be an entire days celebration kicking off with a Superhero 5K. It will commence with a car show, vendors & exhibitors, a jambalaya/pastalaya cookoff and music at the end. This year may be small due to the pandemic, but we will be working on making it an
annual and amazing event each year to celebrate these amazing caregivers & heroes.
BB: What’s the best way to contact Mississippi Heroes?
KS: You can contact us by phone at : 228-234-4649 or email: MississippiHeroes@gmail.com. Please join us, we would love to have your help and support!
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, KATHERINE SUTTON (L) CELEBRATES A RECENT RECIPIENT CAREGIVER ALONG WITH MISSISSIPPI HEROES PRESIDENT, ERIC ALVAREZ (R).
