Come gather with us

The porchlight is brighter when we gather.

Some nights we share a meal. Some days we pack baskets, stock shelves, or celebrate the people who keep showing up. Every gathering is one more chance to turn neighbors into family—and make sure someone else finds the light on.

See what’s coming up

Mississippi Life Alliance neighbors gathered outside the Porchlight office — Porchlight in real life Mississippi neighbors gathering around one shared promise: nobody carries the next part alone.

Save a seatSeptember 11, 2026Doors open at 4:30 PM

Pull up a chair

Lightkeeper Activation Dinner

An evening to activate the next chapter of The Porchlight Initiative—bringing Light-Keepers together around the people, partnerships, and practical work that keep the light on across Mississippi.

Come as you are. We’ll make room.

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Bring what you have

There is more than one way to care for your community.

Give an afternoon, gather a few friends, host a needed-item drive, or simply come meet the people doing the work. Every act of care helps another Mississippi neighbor feel less alone.

Light-Keeper opportunities

Come lend a hand.

Choose a service opportunity that fits your time, your comfort level, and the way you like to help.

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Bring your people

Make a day of it together.

Families, churches, workplaces, schools, and civic groups can serve together or host a needed-item drive.

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