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Back Bay Mission turns 100!

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“Everyone I meet who experiences Back Bay Mission has their life changed for the better. They are an agent of God’s love fighting poverty and racism with love and compassion.”

"When I came to visit Back Bay Mission, I was immediately immersed in the impact BBM has on the wider church! Teams were present from Florida and Iowa, who were working together to repair a damaged home. Others were there from Georgia to work on a separate project. And everyone, from those teams to the staff, was excited and focused on the transformative work that they do. BBM Is truly the UCC’s Gulf Coast gem and a model of ministry with the community for us to celebrate and learn from!"

"I feel that Back Bay Mission provides an integral service to our community by helping those in need get back on their feet, not just by helping through the current challenges but also by providing a path to self-sufficiency. BBM transforms lives for the better and I am very proud to be associated with this organization and the work they do. "

“Back Bay Mission have been a blessing to me and my family. Ms. Elizabeth has gone above and beyond for my family. Back Bay Mission is on outstanding non-profit organization. My husband recently was hospitalized for 16 days due to COVID-19 and double Pneumonia. Back Bay Mission stepped in and helped me every way possible, from rental assistance, food pantry to utility assistance. I honor the organization in so many ways. Back Bay Mission and staff is God sent. I look back over the last 6 months and I honestly don’t know how I could have made it without them. I am truly thankful for Back Bay Mission. They have touched my life and the life of so many people. I pray that God continues to bless the staff at Back Bay Mission along with everyone that is in need.”

"First and foremost, thank you for your time and kindness. I am truly humbled and touched by the help I received from this organization and the sweet warm welcoming demeanor and willingness to help me so diligently. I do thank you from the bottom of my heart."

"I have been fortunate to work with Back Bay Mission for the last 4 years and witnessed what incredible work they are involved in that touch so many lives in our community. Through a partnership with The First Bank, they have received many grants to assist with housing rehabilitation for eligible homeowners (low-income families, seniors, and those with disabilities) to improve their quality of life. Back Bay Mission has many programs that are geared to providing the tools necessary for participants to become self- sustainable. I especially love the fact that they provide mentoring and support from the mission staff and the community volunteers to assist their clients in meeting their goals. "

* Back Bay Mission represented at the 2022 Heartland Conference Annual Meeting *

This month, Back Bay Mission was proud to be present and represented at the 2022 Heartland Conference Annual Meeting in Ohio! Laura Payne-Breeland, our Director of Development, flew up to Ohio to team-up with longtime long-term volunteer Rev. Jeanette Tangeman.

The two tabled a booth together and shared about Back Bay Mission’s 100 year history of “Making’ Good Trouble” alongside ways to support, volunteer and give so we can continue helping those in the most need for another 100 years. Pictured is Rev. Jeanette Tangeman as she works the Back Bay Mission booth and as she speaks about the history of Back Bay Mission, our connection to the UCC, mission trips/how to volunteer and the Capital Campaign.

Thank you to everyone that attended, stopped by the booth and learned about Back Bay Mission, some of our 100 year history/connection to the UCC and how we work to strengthen neighborhoods, seek justice and transform lives on the Mississippi Gulf Coast!

* Shrimp Boil a Success! *

Pleasant Hill Community Church hosted its 6th annual Shrimp Boil on July 23 to benefit Back Bay Mission and welcomed BBM Executive Director, Rev. James Pennington, as program presenter. CLICK HERE to read the rest of the story.

* Makin’ Good Trouble logo wear is now available! *

* Crawfish Boil with Fly Llama Brewing *

This past Saturday (4/23/22), Fly Llama Brewing, in downtown Biloxi, held a crawfish boil with ALL proceeds going directly to Back Bay Mission! We wanted to thank everyone at Fly Llama Brewing for being wonderful hosts with lots of awesome beer, a live band and plenty of crawfish!

* 100 Year Capital Campaign Launch Breakfast! *

On Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at One Thirty One Lameuse in downtown Biloxi, Back Bay Mission officially launched our 100 Year Capital Campaign! Please take a few minutes to watch some of the highlights including words from ward 2 city councilman & long-time Back Bay Mission supporter Felix Gives, Back Bay Mission executive director Rev. James Pennington, construction manager Craig Steenkamp, director of client services Kenney Washington & more! We are so proud of our 100 years of “Making good trouble on the Mississippi Gulf Coast” and look forward to our next 100!