What began as one woman's decision to celebrate the good in Moss Point grew into a movement built around service, pride, history, and hope.
We Are Moss Point began because Charlotte Brown believed her hometown deserved to be known for more than its struggles.
For years, the stories most often told about Moss Point focused on crime, hardship, and negativity. Charlotte knew another Moss Point: educators changing lives, businesses investing in neighborhoods, churches serving quietly, volunteers giving their time, and everyday people making the community stronger.
Instead of accepting the narrative, she began sharing positive stories through social media, newspapers, and community outreach. That decision became a grassroots movement.
Moss Point is a beautiful city with beautiful people, a rich culture, and an incredible history.
Charlotte Brown, Founder and CEO
WAMP was founded to restore pride, celebrate people, preserve history, encourage volunteerism, mentor youth, and inspire hope.
We Are Moss Point officially became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and registered charitable organization in Mississippi.
WAMP partners across Jackson County with municipalities, schools, churches, nonprofits, businesses, civic groups, elected leaders, and residents.
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.
Charlotte Brown is a nonprofit leader, communicator, public relations professional, advocate, missionary, entrepreneur, and community builder whose work has centered service and opportunity across the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Her leadership extends from public awareness and community campaigns to disaster recovery, military family advocacy, youth opportunity, historic preservation, and support for women and children. Through WAMP, she has helped turn a desire to change the conversation into sustained community action.
Meet the people helping guide We Are Moss Point’s mission.
Educator and Community Leader
Becky Jolly-Wood is a dedicated educator, community leader, and lifelong advocate for student success. Married to Dennis “Woody” Wood, she has been deeply involved in Moss Point civic life and has served as an officer in organizations including the Moss Point Junior Women’s Club, Moss Point Women’s Club, Moss Point Historical Society, Gulf Coast Orchid Society, Moss Point Active Citizens, and Phi Delta Kappa.
Attorney and Founding Board Member
Bethew “Bert” Jennings III is an Assistant Professor of Law at Thurgood Marshall School of Law, Senior Counsel for IP Agreements and Transactions at LyondellBasell, and founder of Jennings Law Group, P.L.L.C. As a founding WAMP board member, he has helped shape the organization’s legal and strategic framework through his experience in academia, corporate law, private practice, and civic leadership.
Entrepreneur and Community Professional
Erica Harness owns Exclusive Planning, an event planning and décor company creating memorable weddings, corporate events, celebrations, and community gatherings. She is also a tax consultant with Tommy Harness Tax Service and a member of Gulf Star Chapter #130, Order of the Eastern Star. Her nonprofit service includes WAMP and the Mississippi Blues and Heritage Commission, reflecting her commitment to entrepreneurship, cultural preservation, and community engagement.
Business Owner and Community Advocate
Darrenda Plainer is the owner of Ms. D’s Exquisite Cleaning Service, LLC, which she has successfully operated for ten years with a focus on dependable, detailed, high-quality service. She also works for Sedgwick at the Huntington Ingalls Industries Pascagoula Operations Office. As a WAMP board member, she supports efforts to strengthen the community, honor local citizens, and create meaningful opportunities for Moss Point residents.