Gulf Shores Gives Back
A community-wide day of service!
Participating in community service cultivates a sense of responsibility, belonging, and pride, which ultimately contributes to the overall health of our city.
-BOE Member Dale Jernigan
February 25, 2027
GSCS Thanks You!
A huge thank you to Gulf Shores Builders Supply, located at 2401 E 2nd St, for generously donating all of the materials for every project for the 2027 Gulf Shores Gives Back Day!
Your continued support and commitment to our community make a lasting difference. We truly appreciate your partnership and generosity!
Discounted Restaurants for the Day
Support local and enjoy a delicious meal! The following link is a list of restaurants offering special discounts when you show up in your GS Gives Back t-shirt:
Discounted Restaurants
Be sure to thank these local businesses for supporting GS Gives Back!
Let’s show our community spirit — wear your shirt proudly and dine out for a great cause!
Who can I contact if I have questions about Gulf Shores Gives Back?
Dr. Stephanie Harrison (Chair of Event)
Assistant Superintendent
sharrison@gsboe.org
News/Media
What is it?
Gulf Shores Gives Back is a powerful, community-wide day of service dedicated to strengthening the heart of our beautiful city. This annual event brings together students, educators, families, and community members in a shared mission of compassion, action, and impact.
Led by the Gulf Shores City Schools' Mental Health Advisory Committee, this initiative reflects our belief in the importance of service, connection, and community pride.
With strong partnerships — including the City of Gulf Shores, Gulf State Park, and the Gulf Center for Ecotourism & Sustainability — our projects are designed to meet real needs and make a visible difference.
Examples of service projects include:
– Planting sea oats to preserve our beaches
– Creating cards and delivering flowers to local nursing home residents
– Cleaning and revitalizing community parks
– Preparing and distributing meals to families in need
When is it? Where is it?
Get Ready for a Wave of Service!
Gulf Shores City Schools proudly announces "Gulf Shores Gives Back 2027"
Thursday, February 25, 2027 (Rain Date: Friday, February 26, 2027)
The day will begin with a high-energy kick-off pep rally at the middle school field at 8:30 AM.
All parent and community volunteers are warmly invited to attend and help set the tone for an inspiring day of service.
Following the pep rally, volunteers will disperse across the city to participate in a variety of service projects that support and uplift our community.
Show Us How You’re Making Waves!
Send photos our way and share the impact you’re making in our community.
We’d love to see how you’re making a difference!
Take photos of your team and your work, and either:
– Upload them to Google Photos
– Or email them to: info@gsboe.org
Here are a few types of service projects that will be completed!
Casserole Creation, Blessing Boxes, Cleaning Space Utilized by Displaced Families, The Lighthouse- Yard Work & Brochures, Food Drives, Thank You cards, Wash trucks, vehicles, and buses, Paintings, Landscaping, Blood Drive, General Organization/Clean Up, Bake Sale, Creating Bookmarks, Activity Packs/Duffle Bags for Children, Volleyball Clinic, Bodenhamer Rec Center Clean Up, Crafts, Pinecone/Trash Pick-up, Recycling bottle cap flower project, Recognition of community members, Wash equipment at various parks, Mulch, Beach/Beach Area Clean Up, Blood Pressure Checks, Washing vinyl pads, Site Cleanup, Planting Projects, Invasive Plant Removal, Enhance the edge of Gopher Tortoise Trail, Pressure wash pier/Pier Spring Cleaning, Hand wash the amphitheater seats, Build Bluebird Houses, Sensory Trail Amphitheater, Deliver baked goods, Theater clean up, Holiday cards, Kindness rocks, Pine straw, Community garden and path, Choral Performance at retirement community, Nail Painting, Fidget Patches, Pollinator gardens, Donations for exercise, Sew Powerful, Turtle Conservation, Wooden Library on walking path, Hope Bag Project, Snack Baskets, Veterans Home, Family Promise, BonSecour Nature Preserve Beach Cleanup, Foster Closet, South Baldwin Hospital
Public Information of Name of Projects and Who is Volunteering for the Project
How can I get involved?
This exciting event, spearheaded by the Gulf Shores City Schools' Mental Health Advisory Committee, brings together students from pre-K through 12th grade in a united effort to give back to our community.
Throughout the day, students and staff will take part in a wide range of meaningful service projects across the city — from beach cleanups and park revitalization to delivering meals to those in need and spreading cheer at local nursing homes.
Students and staff have already signed up for service opportunities, but we’re always open to more great ideas!
Students with additional project suggestions are encouraged to see their school counselor.
Students/staff Gulf Shores Gives Back Day Projects
Gulf Shores Gives Back — And So Can You!
This day of service isn’t just for students — it’s for everyone!
Gulf Shores City Schools is proud to invite the entire community to join the Gulf Shores Gives Back spirit.
We encourage individuals, families, businesses, and organizations to designate
February 25, 2026 (Rain Date: February 26, 2026) as your own day of service.
Whether you're organizing a team project, helping a neighbor, or giving back in your own unique way — your involvement matters. Together, we can create a wave of kindness and impact that reaches across our city.
Let’s show what Gulf Shores can do when we come together for good!
There’s a Place for Everyone
Students
Serve alongside classmates and make a difference right here in our community.
Families
Choose a project together or create your own family service activity.
Businesses & Organizations
Bring your team together for a day of meaningful service.
Community Volunteers
Join an existing project or share an idea of your own.
How Is Our Community Giving Back?
A heartfelt thank you to all the community members who have stepped up for GS Gives Back Day!
We deeply appreciate those who have:
– Reached out with their own service project ideas
– Volunteered their time
– Sponsored a project through monetary donations or supplies
Your generosity and support help make this day of service a powerful reminder of what we can accomplish when we come together as a community.
Spotlighting Projects
Is Your School Interested In A "Gives Back Day"?
Toolkit: create A "Gives Back Day"
Making an Impact Through the Years
2026 GS Gives Back Day
2025 GS Gives Back Day
2024 GS Gives Back Day
Committee
Dr. Stephanie Harrison*
Dr. Matt Akin
Joe McAleer
Jan Garfinkle
Marcelinia Speller
Randall Carlisle
Laura Goulden
Beau Roode
Dale Jernigan
Kelly Walker
Amanda Dalton
Courtney Creel
Amelie Walker
Wendy Holmes
Jamie Hill
Miranda Bolden
Liliana Sumerlin
Leah Cooper
Dr. TIm Webb
Melisa Everett
Katie Fahrenbrunch
Lauren Traywick
Dakota Roberson
Laura Waldrop
Whitney Boggus
Amy Denk
Noah Hand
Samantha Thomas
Jeff Hopkins
Grant Brown
Kelly Reetz
Hannah Russell
Travis Langen
Amelia Fletcher
Larry Wood
Whitney Andrews
Anslee Sparkman
Tanya Hill
Jason Watts
Emmalyn Coop
Whitney Andrews
Madison Tullier
Regan McClung
The GS Gives Back Committee brings together district and school administrators, counselors, teachers, students, GSBOE members, city representatives, state park representatives, and church representatives to coordinate service opportunities throughout the community.
* Chair