The Hancock County Community Development Foundation (HCCDF) was created to assist communities in Hancock County with disaster recovery and stimulate community development and growth.  The Hancock County Long-Term Recovery Committee was formed to restore the quality of life to the citizens of Hancock County in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina – with the focus of replacing or repairing hurricane damaged homes. 

After many months of collaboration, the boards of the Hancock County Long-Term Recovery Committee and the Hancock County Community Development Foundation have merged the two organizations to avoid duplication of efforts and provide more effective coordination of resources.

The mission of the HCCDF is to:

§ To provide programs and support for the recovery of Hancock County.

§ To support the educational and community programs of Hancock County that stimulate job creation.

§ To foster small business growth and support workforce development.

§ To fund scholarships for the purpose of youth in Hancock County attaining a college education.

§ To act as an additional funding source to support programs that further the purpose of the foundation and economic development and growth in Hancock County.

§ To make grants, cooperating with the grant-making of other organizations, and coordinating charitable fundraising to support qualified educational and community programs.  

§ To support the long-term needs of community non-governmental organizations.  

For more information or to join the efforts of the HCCDF, call 467.9048