Stone County community baby shower to help mothers prepare for child birth
To help mothers prepare for child birth, the United Way of South Mississippi, along with Memorial Health System, hosted a community baby shower at…
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Dragon Boat Festival returns to the Gulf Coast
The annual Dragon Boat Festival returned to Gulfport as part of a fundraising effort by United Way of South Mississippi and its partners. Dragons, boats, dragon boats, and…
Tickets available now for ‘Nifty 50’ Raffle benefiting United Way of South Mississippi
You have a chance to win $50,000 and also benefit the local community. The United Way of South Mississippi’s Nifty 50 raffle is…
‘ALICE in Mississippi’ Report
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
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…
Fill the Bus school supply drive wraps up July 30th
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 holds ‘Fill the Bus’ supply drive
United Way of South Mississippi needs your help to fill the bus. United Way of South Mississippi, Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport, local school districts and…
$50,000 up for grabs in United Way Nifty 50 Raffle
We could all use an extra 50 grand, couldn’t we? It may sound out of reach, but you may just have a shot at winning the money while helping people right here in our local community. All you have to…
$50,000 up for grabs as part of United Way of South Mississippi's Nifty 50 Raffle
We could all use an extra 50 grand, couldn’t we? It may sound out of reach, but you may just have a shot at winning the money while helping people right in our local community. It’s all hands on deck…
United Way of South Mississippi annual Diaper Drive
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!
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…
Nifty 50 Fundraiser for United Way of South Mississippi
It’s the final countdown for the ‘Nifty 50 Fundraiser’ for the United Way of South Mississippi. Here to share the latest information on this event is Kathy Springer, CEO of United Way of South Mississippi.
Second annual ‘Nifty 50’ raffle
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
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
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
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…
Help Fill the Bus with United Way and Equip Local Kids for School
United Way's "Fill the Bus" campaign and drive to provide school supplies for South Mississippi kids in need is in full swing. News 25's Andrew Scherer catches up with Kathy Springer with the United Way of South Mississippi to get…
United Way Asking for Donations for Annual “Fill the Bus” Campaign
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…
Fill the Bus campaign
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
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…
Volunteers Out in Full Force Friday for Annual United Way Day of Action
Volunteers are out in full force Friday for the United Way's Annual Day of Action, doing good deeds around the world and right here in South Mississippi. News 25 Today Anchor Jaylon Morris gets all the details about Friday's event,…
Gulf Coast Dragon Boat Festival
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
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.
United Way of South Mississippi Kickoff Breakfast
This morning, United Way of South Mississippi kicked off its annual campaign during a breakfast at the IP Casino in Biloxi. Each year, hundreds of organizations support United Way of South Mississippi by running a workplace giving campaign. Participation is…