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Civic Groups

B.J. Chain/1st Regional Library
Provides materials and services to help residents obtain information,  meeting their personal, educational, and professional needs. Mary Agnes Ledbetter, Head Librarian, 662-895-5900 www.first.lib.ms.us.

Boy Scouts
Boy Scout Troop 155 meets once a week on Monday nights from 6:30pm to 8pm at Mineral Wells United Methodist Church 7395 Stateline Rd in Olive Branch.Fred Allen 662-895-5833.

Civitan Club
Building good citizenship by providing a volunteer organization of clubs dedicated to serving individual and community needs with an emphasis on helping people with developmental disabilities. Cynthia Earhart.  901-517-7001 or 1-800-civitan.

Community Foundation of Northwest MS
Helping donors to achieve their charitable purposes without the administrative burden of maintaining their own foundation. Tom Pittman, CEO/President, 315 Losher Street Hernando, MS 38632. 662-449-5002

DeSoto County Literacy Council
The Council provides competent and confidential tutoring to DeSoto County residents.  2601 Elm St. Hernando, MS 38632 662-429-2354 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

DeSoto Health & Wellness Center
Providing primary health care and health educational services to the working uninsured citizens of DeSoto County. 7181 Delta Bluff Parkway, Walls, MS  662-781-0038.

DeSoto Sunrise Homes, Inc.
A non-profit, 501 (c) 3 tax-exempt, provides services to children and adolescents who are “at risk” of developing delinquent behaviors. 1259 Stateline Road E.  Southaven, MS 38671 662-342-0155.

Friends of Olive Branch, Inc.
A non-profit 501 (c) 3. Our mission is to financially and otherwise provide assistance to the City of Olive Branch and its neighbors. Pamela Martin, Executive Director 662-892-9375 www.obms.us/communitydevelopment/friends.Friends of the B.J. Chain LibraryA group of volunteers who support the library staff in whatever task they propose. Contact Sarah Camp 662-895-5633.

Golden Branches
Provides for the recreational, educational, and fellowship well-being of the senior citizens of Olive Branch and the surrounding community.  Missy Powell, Coordinator 662-890-7182.

Here’s To A Sweet Recovery
Real people trying to do a great thing by helping breast cancer patients. They make and deliver Sweet Boxes to breast cancer patients. Contact Tommi Simcox at 901-474-1840 and visit their website at www.herestoasweetrecovery.com

Hernando Desoto Habitat for Humanity
Allowing working people who have no other opportunities to own a home the chance at building their lives and protecting their families. Marcus Manning, President, 662-449-5002

House of Grace
Domestic Violence Shelter and Support Groups – Mission is to offer a way out for victims of domestic abuse and sexual assualt; 24-Hour Crisis Hot Line 662-342-1432  Contact Lorine Cady, Executive Director at 662-342-1889.

Lifeblood
A full-service blood center and an educational resource which is responsive to the needs of Mid-South patients, donors, healthcare facilities, and medical professionals. Call 662-349-0662.

Lion’s Club
Has been offering citizens the opportunity to give something back to their community since 1943. For more information, please visitwww.lionsclubs.org/EN/index.shtml.

Mid-State Opportunity
A non-profit organization, which provides case management services assistance to low-income families.  9607 Hwy 178 Olive Branch, MS 38654. Hours 8:00 am to 4:45 pm Closed 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm for lunch. Call 662-895-4153.

Olive Branch Arts Council
Mission is to promote an appreciation of the arts in the Olive Branch Community. For more information please call 662-404-2787 or visit www.obarts.com.Olive Branch Community Thrift ShopProvides the Olive Branch Community an opportunity to purchase used clothing at a nominal price and to provide clothing on an emergency basis. 662-895-2913

Olive Branch Emergency Food Ministry
Assists the Olive Branch Community with food needs in time of emergency or economic crisis. 10947 Highway 178 Olive Branch, MS 38654 Open Tuesdays 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. 662-895-2913

Olive Branch Heroes Fund
We believe it is our civic duty to have funds available to help families in their time of crisis and to better equip our heroes in their calling to serve our community. www.obheroesfund.com

Olive Branch Humane Society
A non-profit organization, allowing for 100% tax deductible donations. For more information, please call 662-895-5328 or visit www.obpets.petfinder.com.

Olive Branch Old Towne Preservation & Development Association
Creates an atmosphere within the Olive Branch Old Towne Business District consistent with the preservation of its historical character while at the same time stimulating the economic growth and development of the area. For more information please call 662-892-0888 or visit  www.olivebrancholdtowne.com

Olive Branch Shriner’s Club
Serving mankind through the resources of its great philanthropy, the Shriners Hospitals for Children. Call 662-895-9919 or go to www.shriners.org

Olive Twigs
Consists of four groups, the Cultural, Philanthropic, Humanitarian, and Hospitality Groups whose purpose is to strive to create civic interest in the community and to help finance projects that benefit the community.

Rotary Club
Local service club of business and professional leaders.  Go to www.olivebranchrotary.com

Sacred Heart Southern Missions
Strives to extend the Reign of God in the nine northern counties of Mississippi by giving witness through presence and compassionate service in parish, education, and social ministries. 662-893-0255