Clothes Requests- Children in need are identified by school personnel. When a child in need is referred to the Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport, we fulfill these requests within at least 24 hours, providing new, basic garments that fit properly and are appropriate for school. The goal is to allow these students to concentrate on their school work, and not be encumbered by shoes that are painfully too small for their feet, face the elements without a warm coat, or feel ashamed or suffer ridicule because of torn, stained, outgrown clothing.

Medical/Vision/Dental- Junior Auxiliary  is able to provide medical, dental, and optical care through a network of local providers who work with our organization.  Through this program, we are able to provide basic care, including prescription drugs, usually free of charge to uninsured children.

Special Requests- If a need not falling under one of the aforementioned categories is reported to JA by a guidance counselor/nurse at a school in the service area, a special one-time dispensation may be approved by the board to fulfill the student’s  need.

JA members solicit donations from the community to assemble hygiene kits for distribution in local schools to assist children who may be in need of supplies. Past kits have included shampoo, conditioner, lotion, toothpaste, and toothbrushes. In addition to hygiene kits, this project works to educate the children in our service area about living healthy lifestyles.