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‘alice In Mississippi’ Report

‘ALICE in Mississippi’ Report

WXXV Staff,

The Mississippi United Ways Association in partnership with United for ALICE and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation released its ‘ALICE in Mississippi’ report today. ALICE, which stands for asset limited, income, constrained, employed,…

Fill The Bus School Supply Drive

Fill the Bus School Supply Drive

WXXV Staff,

It’s back to school time for students on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Families can expect to pay hundreds of dollars per child on back to school items. In an effort…

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Fill the Bus school supply drive wraps up July 30th

WXXV Staff,

Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport has partnered with United Way of South Mississippi in the annual school supply drive to collect supplies for children in Harrison County. Last year, Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport members generated nearly 12,000 school supplies. The Junior…

United Way of South Mississippi annual Diaper Drive

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In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day the United Way of South Mississippi joins the nation in making it a day of service. The organization kicked off its annual diaper drive to assist families throughout the area.  Unopened boxes…

Gulfport Woman Wins $50,000 in United Way Nifty 50 Raffle!

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Over the past few weeks, we've been covering the United Way of South Mississippi's Nifty 50 raffle! And the winner of the $50,000 grand prize has been announced! Stephanie Mueller of Gulfport is the grand prize raffle winner. Mueller's ticket…

Second annual ‘Nifty 50’ raffle

WXXV Staff,

For this month’s Nonprofit Wednesday, we have the United Way of South Mississippi with us in the studio to tell us all about their ‘Nifty 50’ raffle and campaign. Here to tell us more is Kathy Springer, CEO of United…

‘Fill the Bus’ Supply Drive

Grant Chighizola,

United Way of South Mississippi is in the middle of a big campaign to make sure students are prepared for school. The ‘Fill the Bus’ School Supply Drive has been underway since July 8th and is featured at seven Walmart…

United Way of South Mississippi awards 11 grants

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United Way of South Mississippi has awarded nearly a dozen community impact grants totaling $650,000 to local organizations today. The grants are funded through workplace campaigns like Hancock Whitney Bank, who raised more than $50,000 through last year’s efforts. Here…

‘Fill the Bus’ School Supply Drive

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The United Way wants you to get on board as the non-profit continues to collect school supplies to help kids in need in our community. United Way of South Mississippi is asking everyone in Hancock, Harrison, Pearl River, and Stone…

Fill the Bus campaign

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Before you know it, it will be time for the kids to head back to school. That’s why the United Way of South Mississippi and Walmart have teamed up to make sure that every kid gets a head start to…

Gulfport recognized for educational progress

Grant Chighizola,

The Gulfport learning community was recently recognized for growth in the area of early school success. The Pacesetter Honors from the ‘Campaign for Grade-Level Reading’ recognizes the progress made in the area, especially in terms of literacy. United Way of…

Gulf Coast Dragon Boat Festival

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The weather was perfect on Saturday for the annual Dragon Boat Festival in Gulfport. The United Way of South Mississippi hosted the event which featured dozens of teams. Each dragon boat is about 46 feet long and holds a team…

United Way of South Mississippi Nifty 50 Raffle

WXXV Staff,

The United Way of South Mississippi is holding a nifty 50 raffle. They will be raffling off $50,000. Tickets are $100 each. The drawing will be held at Mugshots in Gulfport on Monday, October 29th. For more information visit https://www.unitedwaysm.org/nifty-50-raffle.