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Tuesday, November 2, 2021
The following article is part of a series of real stories about how United Way of Southeast Mississippi nonprofit partners have impacted the local community.
By Jonah S. Taylor and Jaclyn Coleman
“The kids make it all worthwhile.”
Janene Myers has…
Monday, October 25, 2021
The following article is part of a series of real stories of how United Way of Southeast Mississippi nonprofit partners have helped local citizens.
By Jonah S. Taylor
When 22-year-old Patrick was introduced to RISE, he was quiet and withdrawn. In…
Thursday, October 7, 2021
The following article is part of a series of real stories of how United Way of Southeast Mississippi nonprofit partners have helped local citizens in need.
Written by Tate Rutland
Sexual violence affects millions of Americans every year. To…
Friday, October 1, 2021
The following article is part of a series of real stories of how United Way of Southeast Mississippi nonprofit partners have helped local people in need. Some names and details have been changed or omitted to protect the safety and privacy of the…
Monday, September 27, 2021
ALICE, an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, is a new way of defining and understanding the struggles of households that earn above the Federal Poverty Level, but not enough to afford a bare-bones household budget.
For far too…
Monday, September 13, 2021
United Way aims to help nonprofit partners, clients struggling through pandemic
HATTIESBURG, MISS. – United Way of Southeast Mississippi is kicking off its annual fundraising campaign this week with a goal to inspire hope through unity.
The…
Thursday, August 26, 2021
With K-12 students in Mississippi having spent extended periods of time out of the classroom during the COVID-19 pandemic, communities across the state are incredibly focused on initiatives targeting learning recovery. MiSsion Acceleration, a GEER-…
Friday, May 21, 2021
HATTIESBURG, MISS. – United Way of Southeast Mississippi (UWSEMS) is helping to expand access to community services in Marion County through new and old partnerships with agencies serving the area.
The nonprofit – which funds other nonprofits and…
Thursday, April 15, 2021
HATTIESBURG, MISS. – Tommy L. Jones, II, 67, of Hattiesburg is the $100,000 grand prize winner of United Way of Southeast Mississippi’s 2021 $100K Payday Raffle.
Jones’ winning ticket was selected from 2,241 tickets during the raffle held at the…
Thursday, March 25, 2021
Thirteen local banks donate $33,000 to United Way of Southeast Mississippi
HATTIESBURG, MISS. – Thirteen banks throughout the Hattiesburg area have come together to give back to the community with a substantial donation to United Way of Southeast…