About Us | We Are Moss Point

Our Story. Our Community. Our Purpose.

This Is We Are Moss Point.

What began as an effort to change the conversation about Moss Point has grown into a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth, honoring community legends, strengthening families, preserving history, building partnerships, and reviving hope.

The Beginning

Changing the Narrative

For years, Charlotte Brown watched her hometown of Moss Point, Mississippi, become known through headlines that often focused on crime, hardship, and negativity.

But that was not the Moss Point she knew.

She knew a community rich in history, culture, resilience, dedicated educators, business owners, churches, volunteers, and everyday residents who quietly worked to make their community better.

Instead of simply criticizing the negative narrative, Charlotte decided to help change it.

She began intentionally sharing positive stories through social media, newspapers, and community outreach. When residents accomplished something, volunteered, opened businesses, earned awards, or served others, she worked to make sure their stories were seen.

From that vision, We Are Moss Point was born.

Why WAMP Began

There Was More Good to Tell.

Moss Point was more than its challenges. It was a city filled with people serving, leading, building, creating, and making a difference.

WAMP was created to ensure that those stories, accomplishments, people, and contributions were recognized and celebrated.

Showcase the very best of Moss Point.

Our Journey

From an Idea to a Movement

The Beginning

Changing the Conversation

Charlotte Brown began intentionally sharing the positive stories, accomplishments, and people of Moss Point.

2017

A Grassroots Movement

We Are Moss Point was founded as a grassroots community initiative focused on restoring pride, preserving history, encouraging volunteerism, mentoring youth, and inspiring hope.

2022

A 501(c)(3) Nonprofit

We Are Moss Point officially became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and Mississippi charitable organization, strengthening its foundation for continued community service.

Our Mission

Reviving Hope Throughout Our Communities

We Are Moss Point exists to revive hope throughout our communities by empowering youth, honoring our legends, strengthening families, supporting community partnerships, preserving local history, and creating opportunities for financial, social, educational, and civic growth.

We believe every generation has something valuable to offer. By celebrating our past while investing in our future, we are helping build stronger communities where people are proud to live, work, and serve.

What Guides Our Work

Our Community Priorities

Empower Youth

Encourage leadership, mentorship, education, civic engagement, and opportunities for future generations.

Strengthen Families

Support outreach, charitable initiatives, partnerships, and resources that strengthen individuals and families.

Honor Our Legends

Recognize people whose lifetime of service, leadership, generosity, and dedication have transformed their communities.

Preserve History

Celebrate and preserve local stories, culture, history, accomplishments, and community legacy.

Build Partnerships

Collaborate with municipalities, schools, churches, nonprofits, businesses, civic organizations, and residents.

Encourage Service

Inspire volunteers, mentors, sponsors, donors, and community partners to work together toward a common purpose.

Charlotte Brown, Founder and CEO of We Are Moss Point
Charlotte Brown · Founder & CEO

Meet Our Founder

Charlotte Brown

Charlotte Brown is the founder and CEO of We Are Moss Point, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to economic development, youth leadership, and community empowerment along the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

Through community-driven initiatives, public outreach, partnerships, and advocacy, Charlotte has dedicated herself to uplifting underserved communities and creating opportunities for future generations.

Following the devastating Moss Point tornado, Charlotte led WAMP's disaster recovery efforts, helping provide emergency relief and essential resources to more than 250 residents.

Her leadership extends beyond We Are Moss Point through communications, public relations, community advocacy, philanthropy, youth development, and service.

Transformation begins with one person, one purpose, and one day at a time.

Our Community Network

The Heart of We Are Moss Point

WAMP's continued work is made possible by people who give their leadership, time, talents, resources, mentorship, and support.

Board of Directors

A five-member Board provides governance, accountability, and strategic leadership for the organization.

Volunteers

Volunteers support events, outreach initiatives, mentorship, community programs, and behind-the-scenes work.

Mentors

Mentors encourage young people to become leaders in their schools, churches, workplaces, and communities.

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Community Partners

Schools, churches, municipalities, nonprofits, businesses, civic groups, residents, sponsors, and donors help expand WAMP's community impact.

A Legacy Still Being Written

The Work Continues Because the Mission Continues.

What began as sharing positive stories has become a movement dedicated to service, partnerships, leadership, recognition, and hope. Every event, volunteer, partnership, and life celebrated contributes to a stronger community and a legacy for future generations.