Our Story
Founded in 2022 by eleven leaders across the Coast, MSSC began as a Mardi Gras crew with a bigger purpose: celebrate culture and create impact. Today, we’re a modern social impact organization that blends pageantry with service, channeling our energy into scholarships, youth programs, and partnerships that matter.
Our Founders
Kiono Barnes • Krystal Ben • Frank Bridges • Trae Brown •
Andre Course • Ganece Darden • Andrea Davis • Terra Dickey • Chris Piernas • Marketa Piernas • Shawnte Shaw
*Listed Alphabetically*
Our Mission
We empower young people—girls, boys, rising adults—and strengthen our neighbors through philanthropy projects, educational awareness, cultural events, and scholarships.
We exist to make the Coast a safe, healthy, thriving place to live.
We don’t just throw parties—we throw our whole hearts into the community.
The organization is committed to making our communities better and stronger by committing the time and effort to provide community service-based initiatives to inspire youth.
Society Accomplishments
Relive a few of the moments that move us forward and bring us together through impact and celebration.
Some of our Community Accomplishments include:
Juneteenth Celebration in collaboration with the City of Biloxi, Back To School Haircuts, Hygiene Drive, Autism Awareness Event, Halloween Trunk or Treat, Turkey Give-A-Way, Christmas Parade, Toy Drive, Scholarship Ball, Annual HBCU Senior Trip