Forbes Names United Way an All-Star!

Forbes Magazine named United Way one of the most efficient and reliable charities, and recognized it as a Top-Five “All-Star” Charity for our operational efficiency. In fact, Forbes also declared United Way the largest U.S. charity for 2012 (that’s right, #1!), with a whopping $3.9 billion in private donations raised to help advance the Building Blocks for a good quality life: Education, Income, and Health—and strengthen local communities. Thanks to all who GIVE and LIVE UNITED for helping UWSM reach OUR mission to rally resources, collaboratives, and leadership to improve the quality of life in South Mississippi! Read Forbes’ Top-Five “All-Star” Charities article here, as well as the “100 Largest U.S. Charities” piece here.