Gulfport, Miss. – Mississippi Power is again announcing a plan to relieve pressure on customers in need as forecasters predict a hotter-than-average summer. The Mississippi Power Foundation is donating $350,000 to United Way to assist customers in need with their electric…
The United Way of Jackson, George, and Greene County hosted its annual meeting. United Way raised more than one million dollars to support 17 organizations across the Coast,…
Gulfport, Miss. – As challenging economic conditions and extreme temperatures are making it difficult for south Mississippi residents every day, Mississippi Power is announcing a plan to help relieve pressure on customers. The Mississippi Power Foundation, which is funded by the…
When Mississippi Power learned an employee had family in Rolling Fork in need of help, they did not hesitate to lend a hand. Mississippi Power lineman Chris Boston, a native of Rolling Fork,…
The United Way wants you to get on board as the non-profit continues to collect school supplies to help kids in need right here in our local community. United Way of South Mississippi is asking everyone in Hancock, Harrison, Pearl…
Citizens and local businesses from all across the Gulf Coast teamed up with area organizations to do acts of service and volunteering. Acts of service were on display throughout the Gulf Coast as part of a nationwide service event. United…
Giving back is the mission of these two groups and here to talk about their ‘Round Up Campaign’ are Leanna Saucier with the United Way and Kerrieal General with the Goodwill.
Harrah’s Gulf Coast has partnered with United Way to reward some students in the Gulfport School District. The donation included 15 iPod Nanos and 30 iTunes gift cards. These music gadgets will be given to students at both schools in…
A book drive for Jackson County nonprofits will be taking place until March 10th. The drive is collecting new and gently used books for children ages birth until 18. Drop off locations include the Ocean Springs Visitor Center, public libraries,…
News 25's Toni Miles interviews Sam Evans about the United Way Of South MS Free Tax Preps for people with low incomes.
News 25's Toni Miles interviews Sam Evans about the United Way Readers program.
The Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive is another way to help local schools with school supplies. New school supplies are needed. The drive goes through the end of July. You can bring donations to participating Walmart locations in Jackson…
“What next?” That is the question high school seniors may hear often as graduation approaches. Luckily, the City of Gulfport and United Way are helping high school students with that next step. It’s all part of a senior exiting program…
United Way of South Mississippi has teamed up with South Mississippi Volunteer Center to host a diaper drive through the end of the week.
The American Red Cross is making it their mission to decrease the amount of serious injuries and deaths caused by fires by 25 percent over the next five years.
Today about 100 women gathered at Café Climb in Gulfport to learn more about Initiative 42 over lunch.
Alternative spring breakers from across the country continue to complete service projects all along the Coast.
Friday, United Way for Jackson and George Counties held their final campaign event of 2014.
United Way's Leo Seal Jr. Day of Caring was in full swing Friday, as volunteers spread out along the Gulf Coast to give help and support wherever it was needed.
Nine years ago, Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast and destroyed many of the old oak trees that are a signature of south Mississippi.
In conjunction with the United Way’s Leo Seal Day of Caring, CLIMB Community Development Corporation (CLIMB C.D.C.) will provide YouthBuild AmeriCorps members to renovate a physical education room at Quarles Elementary School in Long Beach, and YouthBuild culinary students will conduct a cooking lesson on healthy eating at the school.