Ingalls is proud to announce that the application period for its annual science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) grant awards is now open for the 2025–2026 academic year.
Ingalls shipbuilders are leading the way in community volunteerism. Do you volunteer at your church or coach a youth athletic team? Do you lead a scout troop or take part in neighborhood or beach clean-up efforts? Do you serve on an organization board or committee? Do you help plan or participate in your department’s charitable fundraisers or ERG events? We want to know!
The Big Picture: We’re making it easier for shipbuilders to connect with local support by bringing trusted organizations on-site each month.
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month — a time to reflect on the importance of brain health and honor those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. At Ingalls Shipbuilding, this message hits close to home. Every year, we ask shipbuilders: What matters to you? For many, the answer is family, connection, and the memories that shape us.
For the fourth consecutive year, Ingalls Shipbuilding will be sponsoring free admission to the Two Mississippi Museums in honor of Juneteenth, a federal holiday celebrating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. From Thursday, June 19 to Sunday, June 22, you and your family have the opportunity to explore both the Museum of Mississippi History and the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, giving the opportunity to engage in storytelling tied to significant moments in our nation’s history. Visit the app to read more about the museum’s story and how you can visit.
The month of May is a time that invites us to reflect on the values of service, sacrifice, and community - as shipbuilders, we understand the importance of all three. One powerful way to live those values is by giving blood—an act that directly supports those in crisis.
Despite the rain, Ingalls shipbuilders stepped up and showed their support for the Jackson County Heart Walk this past Saturday—proving that a little weather cannot dampen our drive to give and raise awareness for heart disease and stroke.
Ingalls Shipbuilding was recognized Thursday with a 2025 Governor’s Initiative for Volunteer Excellence (GIVE) award presented by Volunteer Mississippi in partnership with the Office of the Mississippi Governor.
Roll Up Your Sleeves for PRAC Spring Cleanup
Heart disease is one of the leading health challenges facing our community, and it’s something we can change together. On Saturday, May 3, join us at Beach Park in Pascagoula for the 2025 Jackson County Heart Walk, a chance to support the American Heart Association’s fight against heart disease and stroke.
In honor of National Volunteer Week, which runs April 21-25, we’re celebrating YOU – the shipbuilders who make a difference every day in your community. From food drives and youth mentorship to community cleanups, fundraising events and more, you have made Ingalls known throughout the community for having a workforce that not only builds strong ships, but who shows up to make our community a better place.
Food security is a key focus for Ingalls Shipbuilding this year, and we're proud to sponsor the 11th annual Feed the Need Benefit Concert & Fish Fry. This event, hosted by The Lord Is My Help, supports their mission to provide meals to those in need within our community.
Ingalls welcomed more than 70 scouts to its second annual Shipbuilding Merit Badge Day, offering hands-on courses led by shipbuilders and an exclusive shipyard tour. The event introduced young leaders to shipbuilding careers while reinforcing the shared values of scouting and craftsmanship.
If you missed our on-site sign-up day, don’t worry—there’s still time to register your kids for summer programs! These opportunities offer hands-on learning, skill-building, and fun, ensuring a meaningful summer for students of all ages.
What’s happening: Ingalls Shipbuilding is hosting its second annual Merit Badge Day on Saturday, April 5, 2025, where scouts will earn two badges while exploring teamwork, integrity, and shipbuilding careers.
What’s happening: Onsite summer programs sign-up continues today in the Admin 2 lobby, giving shipbuilders the chance to explore summer camps, activities and educational programs for their children in our surrounding communities.
Ingalls shipbuilders joined community leaders and volunteers for the March of the Mayors food drive on February 28, working together to fight hunger along the Gulf Coast.
At Ingalls Shipbuilding, we recognize that mental health and suicide prevention are important to our workforce and community. As part of our "What Matters to You?" campaign, we’re committed to supporting programs that make a difference and ensuring shipbuilders have access to critical resources.
Ingalls Shipbuilding serves as the regional sponsor of Extra Table’s March of the Mayors, a continued commitment to food security in our communities. Join us through the month of February to collect food, volunteer and fight food insecurity. As we continue to be inspired by the success of the “Extra Full” event, we hope that shipbuilders see their contributions and volunteer efforts as vital pieces to our community and to its success in combatting hunger.
Ingalls welcomed the 2025 Leadership Jackson County class on Feb. 6 for a tour and inside look at shipbuilding.
Recently, Ingalls led the effort alongside local leaders and community members to pack more than 10,000 meal kits of red beans and rice. These kits, designed to serve four people a hot meal, will be distributed to food pantries and soup kitchens across South Mississippi, ensuring access to nutritious meals for those in need.
Ingalls awarded $95,600 in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) grants on February 7 to 22 local schools and educational organizations, reinforcing the company’s commitment to fostering innovation and critical thinking among youth. The grants will support a variety of hands-on projects, classroom technology enhancements, and STEM-focused curriculum.
At Ingalls, our strength lies in our community. The “What Matters to You?” poll helps align our giving and engagement efforts with the causes that are closest to your hearts. Your passions help us make a greater impact together. Let’s kick off the new year by getting involved and sharing the causes that matter most to you.
Are you passionate about empowering domestic violence survivors and creating a safer, more compassionate community? The Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence (GCCFN) is seeking Volunteer Ambassadors to help support and advocate for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and survivors of homicide victims. By becoming an ambassador, you can make a meaningful impact and drive positive change in our community.
