MOSS POINT, Miss. (July 8, 2025) – To support the local communities it serves, Sparklight® has awarded a $5,000 grant to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Jackson County through its Charitable Giving Fund. The donation will help expand technology and education programs for youth in Moss Point and nearby areas, empowering the next generation with skills for the future.
This spring, Sparklight awarded more than $125,000 in grants to 27 nonprofit organizations across the cities and towns it serves. From children’s advocacy programs and mental health services to food banks and emergency response providers, the funding will help advance essential services that uplift lives and strengthen communities.
“Sparklight is proud to support organizations like the Boys & Girls Clubs of Jackson County, which play a vital role in improving lives right here in Moss Point,” said Charlie Oakes, Sparklight Senior Regional Director, Gulf Coast. “These nonprofits are the heartbeat of our neighborhoods, and we’re honored to help amplify their work through the Charitable Giving Fund.”
Boys & Girls Clubs of Jackson County continues to work to enable all young people, especially those who are most in need, to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens.
“With the support of the Sparklight Charitable Giving Fund, we’ll be able to expand our outreach to local teens to become members of our Clubs, further provide the technology and materials they need to succeed, and strengthen programs that keep them engaged in school and on track for graduation,” said Jennifer Anderson, CEO at Boys & Girls Clubs of Jackson County. “This investment will help us deliver on our mission to prepare young people for college and careers, building a brighter future for our community.”
The company’s Charitable Giving Fund focuses on initiatives that create lasting, local impact, including education and digital literacy, hunger relief and community development. Since the Fund’s inception in 2020, Sparklight has awarded more than $1 million in grants to more than 250 nonprofits that make a difference in the lives of those they serve.
Nonprofit organizations may apply for a grant during open application periods each spring and fall. Applications for the fall 2025 cycle will be accepted October 1–31, 2025.
For more information about the Sparklight Charitable Giving Fund, please visit www.sparklight.com/charitablegiving.
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