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Accepted by PBS for national broadcast in 2025
Sponsor the PBS broadcast of The Gulfside Assembly Story and put your name beside a century of faith, education and resilience.
Photo courtesy of the Hancock County Historical Society
Why it matters
For decades Gulfside was one of the only places on the Gulf Coast where African Americans could rest, worship, study and organize. Yet even people who grew up nearby often knew little of its history until they saw the film.
In 2025, PBS accepted The Gulfside Assembly Story for national broadcast. Gulfside Assembly is now raising sponsorship to carry it to millions of viewers, and every gift also supports Gulfside’s programs for youth, seniors and families on the coast.
Campaign goal
$175,000+
to bring the film to a national PBS audience
“As a young person, I had no clue, nor did I have interest in the historical significance of Gulfside. The documentary opened my eyes to a totally expanded view of Gulfside.”
Lyndia Green, premiere audience
Sponsor levels
Each level includes recognition as a Sustaining Friend of Gulfside.
Limited opportunities
$25,000
$20,000
$15,000
$10,000
$5,000
$2,000
| Benefit | $25K | $20K | $15K | $10K | $5K | $2K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PBS broadcast spots | 2 × 15 sec | 2 × 10 sec | 2 × 5 sec | — | — | — |
| Recognition at screenings | All | ✓ | Local | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Film festival recognition | Top | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Website recognition | Premier | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Certificate | Grand | Star | Special | Special | Appreciation | Appreciation |
| Sustaining Friend of Gulfside | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
The sponsorship form is hosted by Gulfside Assembly, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Every gift counts
Churches, alumni groups, family reunions and businesses can join together to reach a sponsor level. Ask Gulfside about group sponsorships.
Bring the film to your congregation, campus or community and raise support for Gulfside’s programs.
Request a screeningSupport youth leadership, college tours, senior services and the rebuilding of the grounds.
gulfsideassembly.orgSend the trailer to someone who remembers Gulfside, or to someone who has never heard of it.
Questions
Sponsorships are made to Gulfside Assembly (Gulfside Association, Inc.), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1923. Please consult your tax advisor about deductibility.
The broadcast date has not been announced yet. It will be posted on this site as soon as it is set.
Depending on your level, recognition appears in on-air spots during the broadcast, in the closing credits, at screenings and festivals, and on this website and gulfsideassembly.org.
Call the Gulfside Assembly office at (228) 206-1750, open 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, or email gulfsideassociation@gmail.com.