Success Stories

So many individuals, families, and communities benefit from your generous support of United Way. Click above for just a few examples of how lives are being changed every day when you choose to LIVE UNITED.

Every hour of every day someone in Mississippi needs help. Start by dialing 2-1-1. This 3-digit, easy to remember phone number connects people to local community resources. Whether you need emergency clothing and food, job services, shelter, or you're just looking for an after-school program for your child, 2-1-1 can refer you to community resources that can help.

Looking for local volunteer opportunities?

Check out the United Way of South Mississippi

Volunteer Center!

CAMPAIGN UNDERWAY!

On September 1, we kicked off an incredible 2010 United Way campaign at the Hard Rock Biloxi!

To learn more, please visit our campaign page

United Way News

2010 Investments Focus on Education, Income, Health

Amid an unprecedented level of need for human services, United Way of South Mississippi (UWSM) has approved investments of $785,117 for programs, initiatives, community change efforts, and capacity bu

Sun Herald Wins GIVE Award

United Way of South Mississippi is pleased to announce that Sun Herald Multi Media is the 2010 GIVE Award Recipient in the category of "Achievement by Media or News Organization."

United Way in Top 100 Brands

United Way Number 26 on Forbes.com Most Valuable Brands List

In a recent article by Kurt Badenhausen for Forbes.com, United Way was included in the top 100 most valuable brands i

Dave Vincent, New 2010 Campaign Co-Chair

Dave Vincent, General Manager of WLOX-TV, has been named as the 2010 United Way of South Mississippi campaign co-chair, to serve alongside co-chair Jim Pitts, retired consultant.

CEO Talent Show

For the second year in a row,
South Mississippi CEOs
will abandon their stage fright
to sing, dance, laugh -
and maybe even cartwheel -
to support United Way.

Come see for yourself who
could be a star, and who
should stick to their day jobs!

SAVE THE DATE!
Thursday, Sept. 23, 7 p.m.
Hard Rock LIVE

Looking for local volunteer opportunities?

Check out the United Way of South Mississippi

Volunteer Center!

CAMPAIGN UNDERWAY! On September 1, we kicked off an incredible 2010 United Way campaign at the Hard Rock Biloxi!

CAMPAIGN UNDERWAY!

On September 1, we kicked off an incredible 2010 United Way campaign at the Hard Rock Biloxi!