BPSOS Gulf Coast (Boat People SOS - Vietnamese Assistance)
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- Mission
- Welcome to BPSOS-Gulf Coast! We’re glad you’re stopping by to learn what we have to offer. BPSOS-Gulf Coast was established in 2006 in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina to respond to the disaster-recovery needs of our community. In the four years since Hurricane Katrina, BPSOS-Gulf Coast has expanded our services in order to address the intertwining and compounding effects of unmet needs on refugee and immigrant families and communities and to achieve our mission – to assist Vietnamese refugees and immigrants in their pursuit for a life in liberty and dignity by empowering, equipping and organizing individual and communities in their progress towards self-sufficiency. With two offices in Bayou La Batre, Alabama and Biloxi, Mississippi, we are proud to serve the Vietnamese-American community and beyond, and grateful that we have so many partners, funders, and leaders working with us. Please have a look at our programs and services. If something interests you, stop by, give us a call or send an email to learn more about how to become involved or get support. There are many ways to receive assistance – or give it! We are always looking for more leaders to strengthen our ties to the community. For more information, please call, email or stop by our office:
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Per AlVOAD meeting, this group is helping with the 2011 Alabama Tornado Relief.
2010 Oil Spill
Catholic Charities 6/24/10 Sitrep Report:
Mobile: The current area of focus is Bayou La Batre, where the Mayor has included Catholic Social Services Mobile in a $100,000 grant proposal to provide community services. Boat People SOS are working is Bayou La Batre, specifically serving the needs of the Vietnamese population. Another focus is Dolphin Island, where CC/Mobile received a grant from Alabama Power to provide the 1,300 resident with utility, rental, and mortgage assistance—where, to date, 30% (approximately 1,590 individuals) are in need of assistance). CC/USA staff have been deployed to Mobile to conduct an needs assessment with Mobile, Alabama staff. In collaboration with the United Way, Catholic Charities distributed 10,000 pounds of food to 230 families in 1 day.