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Retirement Just Ahead

Rosemary views her circumstances through the lens of her faith in God. “Everything goes back to the Sacred Heart. I’ve often reflected what more can I do for the Sacred Heart? Everything we receive comes from God.”

Retirement Just Ahead »

March Madness Comes to an End

Even though we had a full roster of volunteer projects this March, our volunteers were ready for the game!

Learn how volunteers helped with many projects »

Amputee, Wife Gets Bathroom Makeover

The wife of an amputee has her life changed thanks to a young Men and Young Women’s volunteer group retreat.

Read How Stella's Life Was Changed

Waiting List Necessitates Additional Home Health Aide Class

Recently, these ten ladies graduated from the Home Health Aide training program.

See Our Recent Graduates

Tis The Season For Volunteers

While some are our vacationing during the summer months, our volunteers are out helping on several rehab projects.

Volunteer Stories

One Man's Trash

Through several of these wonderful gifts, we have been able to make such a big difference in many lives.

... Another Man's Treasure

You Gave Her A Way Out

In an abusive relationship with 3 children and one on the way in an unfamiliar town, your gifts provided a much needed way of escape for her and her children.

Learn How Your Gifts Helped »

Just Another Member Of The Team

This is a heartwarming story of Matthew who found acceptance on the Sacred Heart School Flames basketball team.

Read His This Inspirational Story »

Project Good Mother Graduates Another Class

Project Good Mother recently graduated the class of 2014 preparing new expectant to care for their children lovingly and responsibly.

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A Heart-Felt Thanks

Today, I found an envelope on my desk. Tucked inside was a handmade card with a big “thank you” and heart that had been colored in with a crayon on the front.

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You Helped Save A Life

Had it not been for a concerned Sacred Heart Southern Missions service minister, this 80 year-old would not have survived.

Read Ernestine's Heart Wrenching Story »

Your Giving Extends Our Outreach

When her leaky roof ruined her bed, a good night's sleep was all but a dream. But this 70 year-old now rests comfortably because of our generous donors...

See Why Casandra Was Recently Moved To Tears

From Lemons To Lemon-Aid

Learn how a young boy used his entrepreneurial endeavor to support Sacred Heart Southern Missions.

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You Make The Difference

For this family of four, the temporary setback was turning tragic. Bills were quickly adding up—electric, gas, water, mortgage. And what were they going to do about food? The electricity was about to be cut off, and the cupboards were bare.

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In Everything, Give Thanks!

The social service offices of Sacred Heart Southern Missions recently coordinated dress for success, backpack and school supply programs to help out children of struggling families get supplies needed for school....

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Volunteer Program In Full Swing

While working at a job site recently, Volunteer Coordinator Lois Harrison found another deserving client. ….

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Giving The Vulnerable A Voice

He could barely see. How could he possibly apply for Medicare? ….

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Look For Me Not In Far Off Lands

No running water, holes in the floors, blankets for doors. Sounds like a third world country. The reality is these people are in the USA, the land of plenty. Some are right here in northern Mississippi. Take Jackie, for instance….

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Not Enough Money For Food

Among the people who live in Mississippi, more struggle to afford the food they need than in any other state in the nation. That heartbreaking ranking has remained unchanged for the last six years straight.

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Your Gifts Are Planting Seeds In Young Minds

Students at Sacred Heart School are getting a solid education in a Catholic environment from the ground up.

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Savings Program Provides Opportunities

She took advantage of our 4M program and is now on the road to better things.

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This Is How Ivy Rolls

We know you have a deep desire to help the poor. With your gifts to Sacred Heart Southern Missions we use your support to do just that.

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You Gave Marvin Freedom

Among the people who live in Mississippi, more struggle to afford the food they need than in any other state in the nation. That heartbreaking ranking has remained unchanged for the last six years straight.

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Sometimes Less Is More

As you so often prove, hearing the cry of the poor always requires listening.

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Homeless to HomeBlessed

When their homes collapsed, the love of the Sacred Heart protected them.

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The March of Volunteers

The Volunteer Program has been in full swing with the advent of Spring Break. Four groups have joined us over the past three weeks. The fifty nine young people and their sponsors have ‘Marched’ through a long list of client projects.

Learn how our volunteer groups spent their Spring Break helping »

All About Giving

For Abbey's 12th birthday, she wanted to do something positive in the community. She did something extraordinary!

Learn Abbey made a difference »