Resources for Churches & Organizations

Thanks to the generosity of UCC churches throughout the country, most of the original gift registry items were claimed. That list centered primarily on the immediate needs of the Mission to help resume basic operations.

Gratefully, that chaotic period has passed. Now the staff is working from trailers. Work teams are housed in trailers too. Everyone is fine, and the ministry is again serving this hurting community.

This new gift registry below focuses on the programmatic needs of Back Bay Mission. The price range stretches from $15 to $750, allowing every group to have a meaningful impact. Again, we ask that you send the monetary donation rather than the actual items, as we still have no storage space.

When you choose your gift, e-mail us at backbay@datasync.com to say what you are giving and what names we should post as the givers, designate on your check what you are purchasing and send your check to:

Back Bay Mission
1012 Division St.
Biloxi, MS 39530

Thank you for caring!

To give a gift "online" please go to the following link:
*Please call or e-mail before you decide on an item(s) to confirm that the need still exists.
**Be sure to notate in the comment box who you are honoring or memorializing.

"Home at Last" (HAL) provides permanent housing and supportive services to homeless, disabled persons. Expenses below are incurred by Back Bay Mission. Below are gift suggestions for this program.

• $750 Furnishings for one apartment
• $200 Outreach cost per month (medical expense for clients, etc.)
  * New Covenant UCC, Williamsport, PA
• $50 Linens/towels set up for apartment
• $100 Initial food set up for apartment
  * New Covenant UCC, Williamsport, PA
• $15 Hygiene kits (each)
• $45 Bus passes (each/monthly)
  *St. Peter's By the Sea, Gulfport, MS
• $20 Tents (homeless use when no apartments available)
• $15 Sleeping bags
• $5.00 Men's Hygiene Kits

The Emergency Assistance program helps individuals and families who have nowhere to turn with financial assistance. Below are gift suggestions for this program.

• $30 Gift card to local store for groceries
• $10 Roll of quarters to wash/dry laundry
• $25 Voucher for gasoline to travel to school/work
• $50 Replacement of small household appliances
• $25 New socks/underwear
• $50 A monthly water bill
• $100 One month of electricity/gas
• $25 Paper and hygiene products
• $45 A monthly pass for public transportation
• Men's underwear in S, M, and L
• Socks as winter approaches

The Housing Rehab/Rebuilding program is restoring homes devastated by Katrina as quickly as it can. The goal is to restore at least 20 homes in 2006. Below are gift suggestions for this program based on approximate costs for a modest home.

• $880 Sheetrock
• $1200 Roofing material
• $850 Paint
• $1100 Plumbing fixtures
• $1500 Electrical supplies
• $1200 Flooring
• $2500 Insulation
• $1800 Lumber
• $800 Refrigerator
• $450 Stove
• $450 Sheetrock jack