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Tidal Wave Charity Day

 

Disability Connection is pleased to announce its partnership with Tidal Wave Auto Spa for the company’s 18th annual Charity Day event, to be held on Friday, September 18, 2026. As part of Tidal Wave’s long-standing commitment to giving back, the company will donate 100% of wash proceeds made during the one-day philanthropic event to local charities and non-profit organizations.

Disability Connection is pleased to again be selected to receive 50% of the proceeds from the Tidal Wave Auto Spa’s Annual Charity Day Event from 8am-8pm at 2910 Bienville Blvd.in Ocean Springs location. No appointment needed — just drive up and wash for a cause.  The remaining 50% will go to Tidal Wave’s corporate partners: Annandale Village, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing progressive life assistance to adults with developmental disabilities, and The Joseph Sams School, a non-profit organization providing educational and therapeutic support for children and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Disability Connection serves the southern 6 counties of Mississippi and is dedicated to creating a connected community to provide social support, ensure healthy futures, and eliminate barriers through programs, events, and the development of the coast’s most popular MS Community Resource Guides.

Over the event’s 17-year history, Tidal Wave has donated more than $2.8 million to charitable organizations, with $864,075 raised at last year’s event. 2026 marks the company’s 18th annual Charity Day event, with 319 participating locations across 30 states.Tidal Wave Auto Spa is dedicated to making a positive difference in the communities it serves and was honored as a Champion of Charity by Professional Carwashing & Detailing. Beyond its annual Charity Day event, the company also gives back year-round through its fundraising program, which has helped raise over $5 million for local schools, organizations, churches, civic groups, and more.

For more details on Charity Day, visit https://www.tidalwaveautospa.com/community-engagement/.

Follow along: #CharityDay #WaveOfDifference

 

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 Disability Connection to Receive Proceeds from Local Philanthropic Event

Tidal Wave Auto Spa in Ocean Springs is partnering with Disability Connection for Annual Charity Day Event

Date:  September 19th

Location:  2910 Bienville Blvd., Ocean Springs

Disability Connection will receive 50% of the proceeds made at this location during the September 19th event. The remaining 50% of proceeds will be donated to the company’s longtime corporate partner, Annandale Village, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing progressive life assistance to adults with developmental disabilities.

Tidal Wave

 

Community , Disability , Our Heroes

October is National Disability Awareness Month!

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month!     

We support 20 individuals through our Supported Employment Program, and we couldn’t be prouder of how hard they work and their devotion to their jobs!

Here are a few of our Heroes! 

 

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Tidal Wave

Tidal Wave Auto Spa in Ocean Springs Partners with Disability Connection

for Annual Charity Day Event on September 20th

Tidal Wave Auto Spa is pleased to announce its 16th annual Charity Day, benefiting local charity and non-profit organizations, will be held on Friday, September 20, 2024.

As part of the company’s commitment to giving back, Tidal Wave will donate 100% of wash proceeds made across their footprint during the one-day philanthropic event.

This year, Tidal Wave Auto Spa’s Ocean Springs location at 2910 Bienville Blvd. is pleased to partner with Disability Connection. Disability Connection serves the southern 6 counties of Mississippi and is dedicated to creating a connected community through programs, employment, events, and special projects. www.DisabilityConnection.org hosts four of Disability Connection’s MS Coast Community Resource Guides in interactive, downloadable formats. It also hosts 160 pages and 44 films of Disability Connection’s Mississippi Heritage Information Center, for those who love to travel.

Disability Connection will receive 50% of all proceeds made at this location during the September 20th event. The remaining 50% will be donated to the company’s longtime corporate partner, Annandale Village, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing progressive life assistance to adults with developmental disabilities.

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33rd Annual Arbor Day 5K-1 Mile-1/4 Mile Run Walk Roll

 33rd ARBOR DAY 5K-1 MILE-1/4 MILE RUN/WALK/ROLL, Town Green, Biloxi

Please join us for a fun event to encourage healthy lifestyles and disability awareness.

    Option 1

Event at Biloxi Town Green: Saturday, Feb 20, 2021 Join this fun event promoting healthy lifestyles to individuals of all ages with and without disabilities. This event has 2 goals to encourage a healthy lifestyle and to encourage people with disabilities to be active community participants by joining the fun of a run.

All Registration for Individuals is through the Gulf Coast Running Club. You can register for the Run/Walk/Roll at the event or pay a discount by Pre-Registering, postmarked by February 12, 2021. To pre-register, go to www.GulfCoastRunningClub.org, click on the Arbor Day Run. Print the registration form, and mail it to the address on the form. On-line registration is optional at www.RaceRoster.com. Runners receive a T-shirt. Runners with challenges receive a Medal. Volunteers/Caregivers do not need to pay registration fee to accompany a walker, but can register to receive a t-shirt.

This event is in partnership with Gulf Coast Running Club, the most respected running club in South Mississippi. The race includes a ¼ mile challenge so that everyone, including wheelchairs, can participate in the healthful benefits of a run with awards following.

Saturday Schedule (Run with Gulf Coast Running Club, Town Green):

  • 8:00-9:30        Registration and Sign-in for those Pre-Registered          
  • 9:00                 5K Race Start
  • 9:45                 1 Mile and ¼ Mile Ability Challenge Start

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OPTION 2

Event at School or Optional Walking Track: group scheduled

Due to the current pandemic, DC is offering a second option to participate in the 2021 Arbor Day Run/Walk/Roll. Individuals and/or groups can register through DC, pay $10 per individual, and walk/run/roll a minimum of ¼ mile at the time and location of their convenience. Staff can verify the list of those completing the walk to receive t-shirts and medallions for the participants.

 Call the office for Sponsorship and Team information.

Disability Connection, 700 Pass Rd, Gulfport, MS, 39501; 228.604.4020; Fax 228.284.4419

Ocean Springs City Hall Office: 228.870.7775

Office@DisabilityConnection.org