Habitat For Humanity of the Mississippi Gulf Coast

06/19/2026

06/18/2026

For the safety of our staff, our office and ReStores will be closed the remainder of today and are closed tomorrow in observance of Juneteenth. Please be safe!

06/17/2026

🏠 Habitat for Humanity of the Mississippi Gulf Coast was proud to host and lead Day 2 of the Housing Assistance Council's FORTIFIED training.

Following Day 1 instruction led by Smart Home America, participants joined Habitat MS Gulf Coast for a deeper look at how FORTIFIED principles can be incorporated into housing programs and projects to create stronger, more resilient homes and communities.

We are grateful to the Housing Assistance Council and Smart Home America for their partnership and commitment to advancing resilient housing across the Gulf Coast. A special thank you to our staff, Todd Gress, Rene Brignac, and Geremie Hopkins for sharing your expertise, experience, and valuable insights with attendees.

By working together, we can help more families achieve the security and peace of mind that comes with a stronger, more resilient home.

06/15/2026

It's Discount Day for seniors, military and first responders! Shop our ReStore and receive a 10 percent discount on donated items.

06/14/2026

Every June 14th, we celebrate the Stars and Stripes on Flag Day. While many of us recognize the United States flag, we may not know the full history behind this powerful symbol. At Habitat for Humanity of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, we honor the values it represents as we work alongside our community to build strength, stability, and hope.

Here are a few fun facts about the history of the flag that might surprise you:

🔹 The current 50 star design was created by a 17 year old. Robert G. Heft of Lancaster, Ohio, submitted the design as a high school project in 1958. President Eisenhower selected it from more than 3,000 submissions in 1960.

🔹 There have been 27 official versions of the flag. Twenty five of these changes were made to update the number of stars each time a new state joined the Union. The additions were always admitted on July 4, giving us a visual history of the nation's growth.

🔹 The colors of the flag carry special meaning. Charles Thomson, secretary of the Continental Congress in 1774, suggested that red represents hardiness and valor, white symbolizes purity and innocence, and blue stands for vigilance, perseverance, and justice.

🔹 Six American flags have been placed on the moon. Neil Armstrong and Edwin E. Buzz Aldrin planted the first, followed by five additional Apollo missions.

🔹 The current design is the longest running version in history. No new states have been added since Hawaii joined in 1959, making this the most enduring flag layout ever used.

From all of us at Habitat for Humanity of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, we wish you a meaningful Flag Day filled with pride and appreciation for the history behind the flag we share.

06/11/2026

Our Habitat ReStores are hiring! Follow this link for available positions and job descriptions www.hfhmgc.com/work-at-habitat/ - come work with Habitat!

Please click the position above for the position descriptions which details the responsibilities and requirements of the positions.

06/11/2026

June 18 from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm, we will be having a financial education class called “The Benefits of Banking.” A great course for those with little experience using banks; this course introduces the basics of opening and maintaining checking and savings accounts. The course addresses the hidden traps of check cashing and payday loans as well as introducing participants to the wide range of free websites available to help better manage their finances in order to reach goals.

All classes and coaching hosted by Habitat MGC are currently offered free of charge and are open to the public; however, registration is required. This class is offered virtually and you must register at least 24 hours before the class at https://bit.ly/mgc-financial-foundations. Participants will be supplied a link after registration.

Questions and to see our full schedule of classes, visit www.hfhmgc.com/financial-counseling-coaching, call (228) 678-9100 or email [email protected].

06/08/2026

Seniors, military and first responders receive a 10 percent discount on donated items at our ReStores!

Habitat ReStore Ocean Springs MS & Habitat ReStore MGC - Gulfport

06/02/2026

Habitat for Humanity MS Gulf Coast currently offers various financial education curriculums. All classes and coaching are currently offered free of charge, and all courses are open to the public, but registration is required.

On June 9 from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm, we will be having a financial education class is called “The Credit Game: How to Play & Win.” Designed for anyone who would like to better understand the many ways their credit score can affect their future and learn strategies to take control of that future today, this course reviews the four main components that impact credit decisions, finding and correcting errors on a credit report, and strategies to improve credit.

This class is offered virtually. Participants will be supplied a link after registration. The course is offered free of charge; however, you must register at least 24 hours before the class at the link below.

Questions? Call (228) 678-9100 or email [email protected]. Please register here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=d6lYsf0E30SKsc-FEALtMDJ2F7IDe8ZEhFn9b20nKOhUN0tPSTg0WUlPNk1TSFpVTjNQRlJNMFE5UC4u