Shepherd of the Gulf

07/20/2026

This past few days have been a physical but inspiring challenge.

My memories take me back to not too long ago I walked out into camps along the Gulf Coast from daylight till dark, felt tired, but it was a good tired.

In these past few days I've gone from one end of Gulfport to the other and have barely made it to my bed.

Lord, I know I'm older now and this July heat is not to be played with. But I also know that there are others struggling, that don't have a home, they are just trying to find a place in the shade to rest and catch their breath.
To some of these people being homeless is a new awakening. They are lost to finding the resources they need.

Lord I pray for all of them. I pray they will find shelter, (The one's that are truly seeking shelter) I pray for those that are walking in circles trying to deal with their drug addictions.

I pray for those who suffer from mental illness, the type of disability that can't be seen but most certainly can be heard. In most cases has been passed down through families.

I pray for the military veterans that have managed to come back home to America from the war only to feel the battle is ongoing becoming homeless, in an isolated camp in survival mode.
Those are the people I try my hardest to befriend. My goal is to let them know it is OK to ask for help from the V.A. that they are there to help them with their battles , to help them get the professional support and care that they deserve. To sign them up for housing.

I have walked into many camps in the past twenty years and will continue to go where they call me to provide any type of help I can.

My walks are fewer now days. But the passion is still strong in my heart.

Thank you Lord for the strength you have given me to do the things I've needed to do.

I have been to the people, they have told me their needs and I will pass them on to you if you feel it in your heart to help.

Men's size 12 shoes

Men's pants sizes 32-30 and up

Men's shirt sleeve shirts large and up

Women's size 10-12 shorts

Women's short sleeve shirts med. To large

Travel bags with wheels

Non perishable food items

Snacks

Cases of bottled water

Please contact me if you have any of these items they are urgently needed.

228-229-8980

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07/12/2026

Want to hear what God sent me today?
All the meats and fixings from a huge family reunion.
Talking about some 300 people!
Anyways, they felt it on their hearts to share their delicious food with Shepherd of the Gulf to see that the homeless folks on the Gulf coast got to eat too.
This wonderful gathering was the McGee family originating from Collins, Mississippi. And I was told there were more than 300!
Thank you Jesus.

Just felt i needed to share this.

02/27/2025

Please keep in mind, we are a small nonprofit organization that receives no federal or state funding.

We rely on your help.
All of our purchases are made with what I have remaining from my Social Security benefits each month.
Your help would be greatly appreciated to enable us to purchase tents and tarps, (the only means of shelter for some homeless folks) sleeping bags, back packs, warm clothing, (coats, gloves, hats, shoes) non-perishable food items, bottled water, the list goes on.
If you can help with a monetary donation you may do so on our website:
www.shepherdofthegulf.net
Or Venmo through our phone number :
228-229-8980 Lynda Favre, or you can go to any Hancock Whitney Bank to deposit in the nonprofit account for Shepherd of the Gulf.

Thank you for keeping us, and the 'campers', in your prayers.

God bless you all

12/31/2024

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07/20/2024

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07/20/2024

Please keep my former roommate, Tom, in your prayers for safe travel back to his home grounds of Plant City, Florida.

We have made a good, solid friendship and I will always cherish that.

Hope everyone has a blessed day

07/12/2024

The homeless of the Coast have leaned on the help of Lynda Favre for years. However, it’s Favre who now needs the help of others following the loss of her own home.