Community Involvement
Our Roots Run Deep
More than sixty years ago, our family opened the doors of Turan Foley Chevrolet Cadillac with a simple promise: to serve the Gulf Coast with honesty, care, and a neighborly spirit. What began as a small, family-run dealership has grown into a trusted name across Gulfport, Biloxi, Ocean Springs, and beyond—but through it all, one thing has never changed: our roots.
Generations of families have come to us for their first cars, for service they can count on, and for guidance through life’s many milestones. In turn, we’ve been proud to stand beside them—not only in the showroom, but out in the community we all share. From sponsoring school programs and supporting local charities to showing up at the events that make the Gulf Coast shine, we see our work as part of something much bigger.
Being family-owned-and-operated isn’t just a business model for us—it’s a way of life. It means treating every customer like a neighbor, and every neighbor like family. It means giving back to the place that’s given us so much, for more than six decades and counting.
Here’s a look at just some of the ways our dealership family has been honored to support and celebrate this community we call home.
Kiwanis
For decades, the Kiwanis Club of Gulfport has rolled up its sleeves and stepped into the heart of our community—feeding neighbors, supporting schools, and building a stronger Gulf Coast one act of service at a time. From its 68th annual Pancake Day, serving up to 10,000 pancakes to raise funds for local charities, to partnering with students on donation drives for those in need and even placing interactive learning stations along the Pass Road Elementary walking trail to bring outdoor education to life for children, Kiwanis has been there every step of the way.
With a mission rooted in the Kiwanis mantra—“improving the world, one child and one community at a time”-- their energy, dedication, and heart echo our values of long-standing community care and neighbor-first action.
Learn MoreToys for Tots
Every holiday season—and often well beyond—our Gulfport Toys for Tots chapter quietly brings the magic of childhood to life for families in need across the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Guided by the Marine Corps Reserve’s timeless mission to “deliver hope to children at Christmastime and beyond,” this local chapter organizes toy drives, collection sites, and distribution events that ensure every youngster wakes up with a gift.
But the work doesn’t stop in December: Coordinators and volunteers act as a year-round force for good, creatively expanding their reach with initiatives like literacy programming, disaster response efforts, and foster care support.
Across Harrison, Hancock, Stone, Jackson, George, and Pearl River counties—including right here in Gulfport—the program mobilizes community partners, businesses, and generous individuals to create local drop-off sites and fund holiday drives. For example, WLOX and neighborhood businesses step up every season to host toy drives and make giving easy and accessible.
In neighborhoods where every child deserves to feel remembered, the Gulfport Toys for Tots chapter is a bright spark of compassion and action—making sure hope isn’t seasonal, but ever-present.
Learn MoreAmerican Red Cross
Every day, the American Red Cross of Southeast Mississippi stands ready to ease suffering across our region—whether that’s after a hurricane, during a medical emergency, or in the quiet needs behind the scenes. Anchored here in Gulfport and serving counties from Harrison to Jackson and beyond, their mission spans blood donation, disaster relief, training in lifesaving skills, and support for military families
At our dealership, hosting quarterly donation drives for the Red Cross isn’t just a community activity—it’s our way of joining forces with neighbors to give back. Each drive becomes a moment where personal generosity meets powerful impact: a simple gesture like donating blood or volunteering transforms lives through the Red Cross’s swift, compassionate response?.
Together with dedicated donors, volunteers, and agencies like the Red Cross, we’re not just supporting a cause—we're part of a regional safety net, strengthening Gulf Coast resilience one act of kindness at a time.
Learn MoreTired Dog Rescue
There’s a quiet kind of heroism happening right here in Gulfport — but it’s fluffy, wagging-tailed, and always ready with a soulful look. Tired Dog Rescue is a dedicated non-profit that brings abandoned, neglected, or owner-affected small-breed dogs into loving foster homes, instead of conventional shelters—because every pup deserves one-on-one care and a real chance at a forever family. Whether they’re helping special-needs dogs find gentle homes, like Kim Reilly’s fostering stories, or guiding compassionate families through adoption step-by-step, Tired Dog Rescue operates from a place of empathy, not just action
This rescue anchors itself in thoughtfulness—covering vaccines, spay/neuter surgery, microchipping, and full medical attention before adoption, so families can focus on building a new life, not worrying about logistics. From playful puppies to golden-hearted seniors, each dog receives the individualized attention that ensures they’re matched with the perfect home. It’s not just saving animals—it’s weaving families together, bond by bond, one rescued heart at a time.
Learn MoreWomen of Wisdom
Every month, the ladies of Women of Wisdom (W.O.W.) Gulf Coast gather not just to connect—but to empower. Rooted in friendship, faith, and purposeful service, this Gulfport-based nonprofit has woven a vibrant network of women supporting one another through both life’s joys and its challenges. Their purpose? To encourage, equip, and energize women of influence while nurturing meaningful, life-changing friendships and extending care outward into the community.
W.O.W.’s signature initiative, the “WOW Care Closet,” opens its doors each Transformation Tuesday to women from all walks of life—providing essentials with dignity, compassion, and genuine warmth. From stay-at-home moms to successful entrepreneurs, every woman is welcomed and supported at this safe, inclusive gathering place.
n a world that often moves too fast, W.O.W. offers space to pause, share stories, and lift each other up. It’s more than just a support group—it’s a circle of kindness and empowerment, quietly strengthening the Gulf Coast one sisterhood at a time.
Learn MoreMississippi Gulf Coast Symphony
Music has a special way of uniting hearts—and the Mississippi Gulf Coast Symphony has been doing just that for decades. As one of the region’s largest performing arts organizations, the Symphony fulfills its mission to entertain, inspire, and educate through world-class concerts, engaging outreach in schools, and community performances that bring art into everyday life.
At Turan Foley Chevrolet Cadillac, supporting the Symphony isn’t just charitable—it’s personal. Being the corporate donor of their Classical Series reflects a shared belief that the arts nurture our community's soul, spark creativity in our children, and strengthen the cultural fabric of the Gulf Coast. Through concerts both grand and intimate, education programs for young musicians, and inclusive outreach, the Symphony carries forward a legacy of connection—one note, one listener, one inspired moment at a time
Learn MoreNext Gen Techs
CFrom Gulfport to Ocean Springs, we’re proud to roll up our sleeves with Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Automotive Technician program and local high-school vocational academies to help students turn curiosity into a career. Our team donates parts and learning materials for classroom labs, then brings that learning to life in our own service bays through apprenticeships where students earn school credit while working alongside ASE-certified techs. It’s hands-on experience, real mentorship, and a paycheck—because we believe the best way to build a stronger Gulf Coast is to invest in the talent growing up right here at home. If your school or program is interested in partnering with us, we’d love to talk. Please reach out to our Service Manager, Wayne Karl, at waynekarl@turanfoley.com
Let’s Keep Building Together
Because our needs as a community grow and evolve, likewise do our partnerships. The above organizations are just a smattering of those we work with in Gulfport and the greater Mississippi Gulf Coast. Please reach out to community@turanfoley.com to find out how we can work together.