JUNIOR AUXILIARY GALA FOR THE KIDS
Caring Hearts. Helping Hands. Changing Lives.
The Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs (JABOS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children, youth, and their families across the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Guided by our motto, “Caring Hearts. Helping Hands. Changing Lives.”, we work to meet the physical, medical, emotional, and educational needs of young people, helping create brighter futures for years to come.
This past year, JABOS served more than 10,000 children and families in Biloxi, D’Iberville, Ocean Springs, St. Martin, Vancleave, and surrounding communities. Our approximately 100 active and provisional members volunteered over 5,000 hours of hands-on service through 10 service projects, all focused on supporting children and families where the need is greatest.
Gala for the Kids
Our annual Gala for the Kids is our one and only fundraiser each year. Funds raised through this event provide the financial support needed to carry out all of our service projects for the coming year. The success of the Gala directly impacts how many children we can serve and how great an impact we can make in our community.
Every dollar raised stays local and helps us continue our mission of caring for children and strengthening families throughout the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Save the Date
Planning is underway for our 2026 Gala, and we hope you will join us for another special evening in support of our mission.
June 20, 2026
Together, we can make this year’s Gala the most impactful yet and continue changing lives, one child at a time.
View a copy of our 2026 Gala Sponsorship Packet.
CHILDREN’S ART CONTEST
Congratulations to the 2026 Gala Children’s Art Contest Winners! 
The Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs is proud to announce the winners of our annual Children’s Art Contest! 
This year’s magical theme, “Once Upon A Gala – Celebrating Each Child’s Story”, inspired an incredible display of creativity, imagination, and heartfelt storytelling from talented young artists across our community.
A huge THANK YOU to all the amazing participants from grades K–12 in Biloxi, D’Iberville, Ocean Springs, St. Martin, Vancleave, and Woolmarket. Your artwork brought unique stories to life and reminded us that every child’s voice matters!
Cash prizes were awarded to winners in every age group, along with one overall winner whose artwork will be featured in our promotional materials, social media, and more. All artwork submitted will be proudly displayed at our 2026 Gala for the Kids on Saturday, June 20th at the beautiful Beau Rivage Resort & Casino.We are so proud of every young artist who shared their story with us. Keep creating, keep imagining, and keep telling your story!
FRIENDS OF JA
Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs is grateful for our 2026 sponsors! Without their generous contributions, we would not be able to serve the precious children and families within our service area. Thank you to all of our sponsors listed below. To find out how you can become a sponsor for our 2026 Gala and support our mission, please visit us at JABOS2026.givesmart.com or contact us at jabosemail@gmail.com.
