Written by: Debbie Anglin

MOSS POINT – Tickets are now on sale for the United Way for Jackson and George Counties’ 25th Annual Volunteers are Important People Event set for 11:30 a.m., Thursday, April 19, 2012, at Pelican Landing.

Tickets are $18 and must be purchased in advance at the United Way office located at 3510 Magnolia St., Pascagoula. No tickets will be sold at the door. Doors will open at 11:15 a.m. and tickets must be presented at the door.

Think child abuse doesn't happen in South Mississippi? Think again. Thousands of children are abused, neglected or endangered across the area. CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates, is made up of volunteers who help make life better for children.

Through CASA, these children get a voice in court.  However, the organization needs more volunteers.

In Jackson County, CASA helps more than 1,600 children. 

To continue the work, the group conducts volunteer drives twice a year.

Recently, a number of faithful servants helped a family in the community by building this ramp and a set of stairs.

With donated materials and servants’ tireless hands, the ramp was built in the alley of the church building and then installed.

Click First United Methodist Church Lucedale for more information...

Information source: First United Methodist Church.