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Working collaborativey to create long-term change
United Way Worldwide’s U.S. President Stacey Stewart recently addressed the Positioned for Progress Conference attendees about United Way’s role in community change and the value of community collaboration to create the most effective change. The United Way network defines that as Collective Impact: The commitment of a group of...
read moreEnhace your summer programs with reading
If your organization works with children over the summer break, let us show you how you can incorporate reading into the good work you’re already doing. It’s fun and it helps your kids keep their reading skills sharp while out of the classroom. Please make plans to attend an informative training session on May...
read moreUnited Way says Thank You!
View photos from our Thank You event held this past Tuesday at the Smith Robertson Museum. [Show as slideshow]
read moreWhen Kids Read, Kids Succeed
United Way, the Jackson Zoo, Mississippi Public Broadcasting, the Jackson-Hinds Library System, and others helped JPS kick off their third annual One Jackson…Many Readers, a program that supports and encourages creating a culture of reading over the summer break. WLBT’s Maggie Wade serves as OJMR Ambassador this year. She entertained...
read moreDonate books for students’ Summer Reading assignments
United Way is kicking off our annual book drive called Pages of Promise this month. We are asking for books or donations for books for students in the Jackson Public Schools (click for wish list) and the Canton Public Schools (click for wish list). Donated books can be dropped off at each of these school district offices, each of their schools,...
read moreWhat’s Michael smiling about?
Thank you for helping put a smile on Michael’s face. Because you give to United Way, we were able to host State Testing Workshops, which helped many students like Michael clear a hurdle to graduation. Michael passed his U.S. History State Test, and is now on his way to college in the fall. Read Michael’s full story. Read additional...
read moreCongratulations to one of our own
Ira Murray, Vice President of Community Impact for United Way of the Capital Area, recently received recognition from the Mississippi Business Journal as one of this year’s Top 40 Under 40 business leaders. United Way congratulates Ira, and we thank you for all of your good work in our...
read moreIt’s not too late to file taxes FREE!
United Way’s VITA coalition will continue to file taxes free of charge at all of our tax sites until the end of tax season. And, we’re having a special tax event this Saturday, April 6th at the Medgar Evers Library (10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.). Bring your photo ID, your original Social Security cards, and your tax documents, and...
read moreMS Division of Medicaid takes the trophy again!
Each year our state agencies compete for the best Annual Workplace Campaign. This year, United Way is pleased to announce that the Division of Medicaid will proudly display the traveling trophy for the second year in a row. We thank all of our state employees who participated in the 2012 United Way campaign and congratulate Medicaid employees...
read moreAtmos shows its power in helping community
Atmos Energy recently presented a corporate donation of more than $35,000 to support United Way’s work in the Metro area. Their corporate gift is an addition to their annual campaign, which has always been strongly supported by Atmos employees. United Way will use the donation to support our work in Education, Financial Stability, and Health...
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Pages of Promise Summer Reading Book Drive
Let’s help our students stay on track! We’re collecting books to give to students who need help purchasing their books for the mandatory summer reading assignments. Click here for details.
One Jackson…Many Readers
Parent Orientation
Thursday, May 30th (10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.)
All Jackson-Hinds Libraries except for the Tisdale branch.
Summer Reading Workshops & Events
- Richard Wright Library will host workshops each Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. from June 5, 2013 – July 10, 2013
- Jackson Zoo will host Wild About Learning on Saturday, June 8, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Maggie Wade will read to kids at 11:00 a.m.