MS HB1643

Authorizes the Forrest County Board of Supervisors to contribute up to $95,200 in county funds during calendar year 2012 to 13 nonprofit and community service organizations

Largest allocations go to Pearl River Valley Opportunity ($25,000), Hattiesburg Downtown Association, Inc. ($23,750), and Pinebelt Association for Community Enhancement ($9,476)

Youth organizations receiving funds include Boy Scouts of America ($2,256), Gulf Pine Girl Scout Council ($2,256), Hattiesburg Little League Baseball Association ($5,000), Petal Optimist Club Baseball ($5,000), and First Tee ($5,000)

Social service organizations funded include the Salvation Army ($2,707), AIDS Services Coalition ($9,025), Association for Retarded Citizens ($2,256), and Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Southeast Mississippi ($1,218)

Funding is discretionary and designated specifically to support continuation of service programs provided by these organizations