Total books given out to date through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Volunteer hours in 2018
About United Way of South Mississippi
United Way strives to improve the quality of life in South Mississippi by focusing on creating measurable outcomes in the areas of education, health and financial stability. Our goal is to create long-lasting changes that prevent problems from happening in the first place. We invite you to join the thousands of South Mississippians who have already committed to LIVE UNITED by investing in our community, by speaking up for the issues that matter, and by volunteering to help others. Together, we can make South Mississippi’s tomorrows brighter today!
RECENT NEWS AND INFORMATION
2022 Dragon Boat Festival: Full Throttle
Dragon boats will be in the water again in 2022! The seventh annual Gulf Coast Dragon Boat Festival, a key fundraiser for UWSM, will be held at The Dock on Seaway Road in Gulfport on Friday, April...
UNITED WAY OF SOUTH MISSISSIPPI ANNOUNCES 4TH ANNUAL NIFTY 50 WINNER
Congratulations to Misty Pharez of Perkinston! Misty is the winner of United Way of South Mississippi’s (UWSM) Fourth Annual Nifty 50 Raffle. Misty’s winning ticket was pulled during the raffle...
United Way of South Mississippi Announces 2021-2023 Grant Recipients
United Way of South Mississippi has awarded 12 Community Impact grants during a presentation ceremony at the Knight Nonprofit Center in Gulfport on Friday, June 25. The ceremony marked the beginning...