Eric and Reona Burnett, Founders of Diamond Excursions Ladies' Edition, started as a women group created to uplift and support women during the pandemic. What started out simple, has evolved into a nonprofit organization with a cause. In a short time, they realized Mississippi had a problem and they wanted to be part of the solution. The question became " How can we help?" 

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Over the past five years, Eric and Reona have planned, executed, and worked strategically; creating programs, partnerships, bringing awareness to resources, and transporting products into Mississippi. Through the six programs under Diamond Excursions Ladies' Edition, community partnership and advocacy, Eric and Reona have been able to make a greater impact in Central and Southeast Mississippi. They lead with service over self. being the hands and feet of Jesus, and filling gaps (insecurities) in Mississippi. 

 

In 2023, Eric and Reona created "Spread the Love," Resource Pop-Up Tour that has travelled to 24 rural, underserved, and underprivileged communities, served over 1800 individuals, given out 10,000 brand new pillows, a 53 ft. truck load of brand-new Serta Mattresses and Whirlpool Stainless Steel Over-the-Range Microwaves, Dishwashers, and Double-Ovens, served disaster relief, feed 3000 hot meals, and distributed 2880 hygiene kits.  Eric and Reona has distributed gently used furniture, appliances, home decoration, and more.

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Reona and Eric Burnett is invested in the communities they serve. They are members of the Tabacco Coalition, MORA Volunteer Team, Pine Belt Nonprofit Network, Active Community Team, Veterans Task Force, Southeast Mississippi Veterans Task Force, and Honorary Members of the Rotary Club. In addition, Eric and Reona are supporters of Habitat for Humanity, NAACP, NAMI, Women Business Owners of the Pine Belt, Spectrum Center, Downtown Hattiesburg Associations, and numerous of churches, nonprofits, organizations, agencies, and businesses in the Pine Belt Region. 

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Reona, Chair, Safe Haven Coalition- (for the homeless), and Eric, Advisor, mission is to unite and mobilize the Pine Belt community. To prevent and decrease homelessness through partnership, advocacy, coordinated services, sustainable solutions, and a commitment to promote life changing impact. There are twenty-eight members under Eric and Reona's leadership. Their leadership, passion, action, and heart to serve is not just a mission - It's a Movement!