Page 72 - South Mississippi Living - December, 2024

GIVING BACK
story by Cherie Ward
photos courtesy of United Way of South Mississippi
For more than 30 years, United Way of South Mississippi has been working in communities to create a better tomorrow, today, by giving children and families the tools and support needed to thrive. The goal is to create long-lasting changes that elevate families and help to ensure their future.
The nonprofit organization serves Harrison, Hancock, Pearl River, and Stone counties with a strong dedication to improving the quality of life in South Mississippi by focusing on advancing literacy, early childhood education, health, and financial stability.
With the help of Community Impact Partners, businesses, schools, healthcare providers, and individuals who graciously donate, take part, and invest in programs, the agency provides a variety of community aid and a myriad of volunteers help strengthen the organization’s framework.
Annual grant fundraisers include the immensely popular Dragon Boat Festival, the back-by-public-demand CEO Talent Show, and the exciting Nifty 50 Raffle, an event where a lucky ticket wins $50,000.
The only way the organization can carry out its goals is with the support of generous philanthropists and civic-minded community leaders. It’s governed by a local board and staffed by South Mississippians, so when you donate to United Way of South Mississippi, 99 cents from every dollar stays on the Gulf Coast.
Visit www.unitedwaysm.org for more information or find them on Facebook.
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