United Way helps kick off One Jackson…Many Readers
Check out our photos from the Parent Orientation at the Mississippi Children’s Museum. [Show as slideshow] ...
read moreStop learning loss by reading this summer
Research shows that kids who don’t read during the summer break can lose skills and start the next year behind their peers. JPS parents are encouraged to attend a Summer Reading Parent Orientation this Saturday (9:30-noon) at the Mississippi Children’s Museum. You’ll get lots of great information while your children will be...
read moreThanks for helping us buy books for kids!
United Way thanks everyone who stopped by Banner Hall and made a donation for books this past Friday. Special thanks goes to BancorpSouth for sponsoring the event. We are still collecting book donations and monetary donations through our Pages of Promise program. Bins are located at United Way, Lemuria Book Store, Eudora Welty Library,...
read moreUnited Way is currently accepting grant proposals
Grant Application Instructions2012-2013 Request for Proposals United Way of the Capital Area is currently accepting Community Impact grant proposals for 2012-2013. Eligible applicants must, at a minimum, be recognized as a 501 (c) (3) organization with a proven track record in the focus area under which it applies. Applicants must also serve...
read moreUnited Way announces the Pages of Promise book drive
Kids who read over the summer months enter the next school year better prepared to learn than their peers who do not. Some school systems like Jackson Public Schools have mandatory reading assignments. Many of these students cannot afford to purchase books to complete their assignments. You can help by donating a book to United Way’s Pages...
read moreCalling all youth, teens and young adults!
Youth United Way has a great volunteer program each summer called the Summer Youth Corps. Volunteers who serve in the corps will have the opportunity to earn up to 40 service hours. Interested volunteers between the ages of 13 and 24 can learn more at an orientation on June 6th (5:30 – 7:30) at the Jackson Medical Mall. The program runs...
read moreUnited Way hosts leadership reception
Leadership-level givers, corporate sponsors, volunteers and our community partners were honored with a reception at the Mississippi Arts Center. United Way thanks all who invest in our Education, Financial Stability, and Health Care work in Hinds, Madison and Rankin counties. [Show as slideshow]
read moreFile your taxes FREE with us!
United Way’s IRS-certified volunteer preparers are available throughout the tax season to prepare taxes completely free. YOU keep your entire refund, and you may even qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), which could be worth up to $5,700. If your 2011 household income was less than $50,000 you could qualify. Items you must...
read moreUnited Way receives grant to provide books
Thanks to the generosity of The Clarion-Ledger and the Gannett Foundation, United Way now has $10,000 to purchase books for young children through our Imagination Library program. Early literacy is a key indicator of education success through high school graduation. Imagination Library is a very important program because it puts books directly in...
read moreJoin the discussion about education.
We all have a stake in the state of education and the success of our students. United Way encourages everyone to participate in three opportunities to get involved. JPS Superintendent Search Town Hall Meetings JPS Superintendent Search Community Survey Drop Out Prevention Town Hall at...
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Summer Reading Kick-off Party
Saturday, May 19th
12:00 noon – 4: p.m.
Jackson Medical Mall (Cancer Center Corridor)
Crafts, story times, food, and great information to keep your children reading this summer.
Pages of Promise Book Drive
Donate books to kids read over the summer break. Help us reach our goal of 4,000 books by May 4th!
Net Worth Application Deadline
Tuesday, May 15th
Middle school students interested in participating in the 2012 class of Net Worth needs to have their applications in to MiIsha Lowe (miisha@myunitedway.com). The program will meet each Tuesday (11 a.m. – 1 p.m.) from June 5 – July 31.
Summer Youth Corps Orientation
June 6th (5 p.m. – 7 p.m.) at the Jackson Medical Mall
Interested volunteers (ages 13 – 24) are invited to learn more about Youth United Way’s volunteer program for young people.
Volunteer to be a READER, TUTOR, or MENTOR in a school near you.
United Way of the Capital Area joins United Ways nationally in the call for 1 million volunteer readers, tutors, and mentors. Join the cause and help a child.