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Porchlight Initiative lantern, family, and magnolia emblemPORCHLIGHT INITIATIVE A PROGRAM OFMISSISSIPPI LIFE ALLIANCE

✦ WHERE YOUR TIME BECOMES LIGHT

Show up.
Shine bright.

Choose a task that fits your day, claim your time block, and help Porchlight care for Mississippi families—one meaningful hour at a time.

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“The light shines in the darkness.”
JOHN 1:5
A place to belongShow up as you are.
Care in actionTurn an hour into help.
Families strengthenedHelp hope take root.
Mississippi heartBuilt by neighbors.
Porchlight Lightkeepers carrying donated supplies to a home
Neighbors carrying care to a Mississippi family
A young Lightkeeper helping load essential supplies
Essential supplies, ready to travel

✦ LIGHTKEEPERS IN ACTION

This is what
showing up looks like.

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Real neighbors, real work, and real care moving through Mississippi. Every box packed, room prepared, and delivery made becomes part of someone else’s way forward.

Find your place beside us →
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We could use a few more hands this week. Open spots are waiting for a Lightkeeper.

✦ UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES

Find your place to help.

Pick the day and time that work for you. We’ll take care of the reminders.

Available shifts
AUG102026

Headquarters Ribbon Cutting

Welcome Bag Assembly

Fill welcome bags, organize printed materials, and prepare door prizes.

◷ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM⌖ 110 Jones Lane, Suite C · Flowood
3 spots left2/5 claimed
AUG122026

Headquarters Ribbon Cutting

Hospitality + Room Setup

Set the grazing table, arrange guest areas, and finish event details.

◷ 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM⌖ 110 Jones Lane, Suite C · Flowood
1 spot left3/4 claimed
AUG132026

Headquarters Ribbon Cutting

Guest Welcome Team

Greet guests, guide check-in, and help visitors feel at home.

◷ 9:45 AM – 12:15 PM⌖ 110 Jones Lane, Suite C · Flowood
3 spots left1/4 claimed
SEP112026

An Evening Honoring Beverly McMillan

Legacy Dinner Setup

Prepare tables, guest materials, and the tribute display honoring Beverly.

◷ 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM⌖ Forestry Auditorium · Jackson
4 spots left4/8 claimed
OCT312026

Walk for Mississippi & Fall Crawl

Welcome + Check-In Team

Welcome families, help with registration, and direct guests to activities.

◷ 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM⌖ Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum
5 spots left5/10 claimed
A Porchlight Lightkeeper moving donated furniture into place

✦ NEVER MISS A CHANCE TO HELP

A little light,
right in your pocket.

One simple signup keeps you close to the work. We’ll let you know when help is needed, confirm the block you choose, and gently remind you before it begins.

01New taskKnow when help is needed.
02ConfirmedYour place is saved.
03ReminderFour hours before.
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