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.
If you are unable to connect by dialing 2-1-1, please dial 866-472-8265.
United Way of South Mississippi Kicks Off Campaign for the Common Good
United Way of South Mississippi (UWSM) believes that education is a building block for a good quality of life, tha
United Way of South Mississippi is pleased to announce its new director of resource development, Ya'Frica Edwards, and volunteer center assistant director, Brian Mezzi.
Prior to joining Un
Don’t Give Up Your Spring Break – Take Advantage of It!
From March 11-17, college students from across the United States will trade swim trunks for tool belts and team up with Uni
Thanks to everyone who nominated teachers for the Teacher of the Year Award! A committee of education professionals will review the submissions and public voting for the top three candidates will begin at 7am on Tuesday, April 24th. The winner
will be announced on May 1st on the United Way Facebook page and awarded
a cash prize of $500. Stay tuned into our Facebook page for all the details!
National Volunteer Week: April 15-21
During this year's National Volunteer Week
celebration, thousands of volunteers all over the country will
participate in a variety of innovative, grassroots community projects
designed to engage volunteers and community members in building strong,
vibrant neighborhoods.
We will be hosting three separate Days of Caring during the week of April 15-21, to give YOU a chance to give back!
Thanks to everyone who nominated teachers for the Teacher of the Year Award! A committee of education professionals will review the submissions and public voting for the top three candidates will begin at 7am on Tuesday, April 24th. The winner
will be announced on May 1st on the United Way 
