United Way of Southeast Mississippi

What a fun day for United Way of Southeast Mississippi's Day of Action! Two Born Learning Trails were installed & all of our school supply donations were sorted and organized ! A big thank you to the volunteers who showed up to make this all happen today! We had volunteers from Jones Logistics, Hancock Whitney, Pine Belt Young Professionals, Trustmark Bank, First Bank, PriorityOne Bank, Landry Lewis Germany Architects, P.A., and SUNBELT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION! And thank you to all of those who donated to our school supply drive! Thank you to Silicon Ranch Corporation for sponsoring the Born Learning Trail at Osceola McCarty Park in Downtown Hattiesburg! Thank you to Jones Logistics for sponsoring the Born Learning Trail at Town Square Park in Downtown Hattiesburg! #dayofaction

Our United Way Day of Action School Supply drive is happening until June 14th! We need YOU to help us make a difference in local classrooms in Forrest, Lamar, and Marion counties! If your company is interested in collecting supplies please contact Ali Rogers at [email protected]. For more information, and to view the supply wishlist visit https://lnkd.in/g2j-GSjZ Shop our Amazon Wishlist here: https://lnkd.in/gTkwAGyM...

As one school year comes to a close, help us make a difference for the 2024-2025 school year! From now until June 14th, as part of United Way Day of Action, we are collecting school supplies to use in local classrooms! Items can be brought to our office, 210 W Front Street in Hattiesburg, or you can shop our Amazon Wishlist! For more information on United Way Day of Action & to see the list of needed supplies visit https://lnkd.in/g2j-GSjZ Shop our Amazon Wishlist here: https://lnkd.in/gTkwAGyM...

Welcome to the newest additions to our Board of Directors! Excited to see how these new board members help us make a continued positive impact in our local community! Ann Claire Kelly, Alfa Insurance Chase Barnes, The First Bank Jake White, Mississippi Power Kyle Napier, Anderson Design Center Ned Nelson, Nelson Law PLLC Tori Geiger, Cooperative Energy Zac Howell, Tax Collector, Forrest County

We have some exciting news to share during this year’s #WeekoftheYoungChild. Marion County children under age 5 are now able to enroll in Dolly Parton's Imagination Library thanks to financial support from Marion County and Columbia Early Learning Collaborative! Imagination Library mails an age-appropriate book to children under five years old each month at no cost to families. You can enroll your children here: https://lnkd.in/d3jtQnB

Join us for our Annual Meeting & Thank You Banquet Tuesday, April 23rd! This is a special event recognizing and celebrating the impact our United Way has had in the community in the past year through our partners and YOU! Come celebrate with us! Tickets can be purchased here: https://lnkd.in/gdgyQUam

Thank you to Idaho Forest Group for your generous contribution to our local Dolly Parton Imagination Library program! Donations from local companies like Idaho Forest Group, businesses, and schools make this program possible for children in our community to receive free monthly books from birth until age five, preparing them for school and early literacy.

Calling all volunteers! The Hattiesburg Half Marathon is Saturday, April 6th and we need YOU to help us make it happen! Volunteers are a huge part of this event and are needed for course turns, water stations, and assistance at the start/finish line! Sign up to here: https://lnkd.in/gt6BJrzd

And just like that the deadline for this year’s $100K Payday is only 3 days away!! Hurry and get your ticket TODAY!! How to purchase a ticket: Text PAYDAY to 91999 or visit UnitedWayPayday.org Call the United Way office at 601.545.7141 until 4 PM today In person until end of business today: United Way Office, Community Bank, Hancock Whitney Bank, Grand Bank, Citizens Bank or Magnolia State Bank. In person until end of business Sunday: Corner Markets: Midtown, Oak Grove, Petal

Win a BIG payday for a good cause with our $100K Payday Raffle! Every ticket you purchase supports our nonprofit programs and partner agencies serving our local communities! Proceeds from ticket sales help community members improve their health, expand their education, and grow their livelihood so that they can thrive! Tickets are $100 each! Buy 3 tickets and get 1 FREE! Purchase yours today online at UnitedWayPayday.org or by texting PAYDAY to 91999.