Sand Jam is a collaboration among numerous organizations that share a passion for preserving, protecting and celebrating the Mississippi Coast's biodiversity.
The event will be volunteer based with skaters and community supporters helping to clean up the park grounds, repair and fix ramps and paint and refresh obstacles at the skatepark.
The sessions will take place at the Biloxi DIY Skatepark, a community space originating in 2023 to provide a safe and accessible location for local skaters.
The grants, awarded to nonprofits, schools and local governments, will fund educational and celebratory programs that highlight Mississippi's role in American history.
The nationwide effort is led by an alliance of journalists, nonprofit leaders and other supporters who want to highlight the value of reliable local reporting.
