Operation Shoestring


Mailing Address: P.O. Box 11223
                             Jackson, MS 39283-1223

Location: 171 Bailey Avenue
                 Jackson, MS 39203

Contact Person: Robert Langford                      Title: Executive Director

Phone: (601)353-6336                                       Fax: (601)353-5369

Office Hours: 9:00-5:00 Monday - Friday

Agency Description: This agency serves low-income families living in the Bailey Avenue area. They provide after school care, summer camp, food and utility assistance and day care.

Volunteer Description: Volunteers can provide one on one assistance and give complete attention to one child.  Volunteers may participate in one of several programs which include after school and summer programs, day care for 3-4 year olds, neighborhood and community development(i.e. community garden), variety of other child services (ACT prep classes, dance, art, etc.), and help provide imited emergency assistance.

Days and Times Volunteers Needed:
Monday through Friday 9 till 5

servicecenter@mc.edu