Our Work
United Way of West Central Mississippi is a 501(c)3 nonprofit working to advance the common good by focusing on education, financial stability, health, and support services. By bringing together people and resources to address these issues, we are making sustainable changes in our service area for everyone.
We are no longer satisfied with the old definitions of success. Moving forward, we will measure ourselves not just by the amount of money raised for the community, but also by the impact we and our community partners have on changing community outcomes.
We hope you will continue to follow our progress on our new journey!
Our Mission
To build a stronger, healthier community by bringing together the human, financial, and strategic resources necessary to deliver measurable improvements and solutions to the critical health and human services facing the communities we serve.
Vision Statement
To be the connecting link by (or through) which volunteers, resources, and agencies are united to promote and enhance the quality of life in our communities for those who need help.
Value Statement
To be accountable, honorable, and transparent while demonstrating integrity to our donors and those we serve.
United Way of West Central Mississippi engages all segments of our community to drive sustainable change in education, income, and health while continuing to address urgent and basic human care.
Diversity Statement
United Way of West Central Mississippi fosters and promotes an inclusive environment that leverages the unique contributions of diverse individuals and organizations so that we can collectively and effectively create opportunities for a better life for all.
We focus on promoting an inclusive environment in every aspect of our business, where everyone respects and values the contributions of all people. The different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives of our community strengthen the quality of our work and the success of our organizations.
Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what it means to LIVE UNITED.
Anti-Racism And Ethnic Discrimination Statement
We recognize structural racism/ethnic discrimination and other forms of oppression have contributed to persistent disparities which United Way seeks to dismantle.
We understand that these disparities have existed in the past and persist into the present.
We acknowledge that these inequities are the result of policies and practices that work to marginalize entire populations of people.
We unequivocally denounce racism/ethnic discrimination because it undermines the well-being and vitality of our communities.
Our United Way network strives to engage community members, especially those whose voices have traditionally been marginalized.
We work with residents and public and private partners to co-create solutions that ensure everyone has the resources, supports, opportunities and networks they need to thrive.
We commit to leveraging all of our assets (convening, strategic investments, awareness building, advocacy) to create more equitable communities.
Financial Statements:
Please click here to view our most recent 990.
Our 2017 Annual Report may be found by clicking here.
Our 2018 Annual Report may be found by clicking here.
Our 2019 Annual Report may be found by clicking here.
Our 2020 Annual Report may be found by clicking here.
Our 2021 Annual Report may be found by clicking here.
Privacy Policy
Personally identifiable information is collected by the United Way of West Central Mississippi. The agency may collect personally identifiable information in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when individuals register on the web site, subscribe to a newsletter, respond to a survey, fill out a form, or make a donation. This information may include, but is not limited to a person's name, mailing address, e-mail address, phone number, and payment information. This information is collected only by voluntary submission from the individual. Upon request, individuals may review, correct, or delete their personally identifiable information collected by the United Way of West Central Mississippi. The United Way of West Central Mississippi will never sell, trade, or share or rent personally identifiable information to any person or organization without the individual's prior consent. Third party agencies used to help run the business and website, and administer activities on our behalf, will have access to personally identifiable information as it pertains to the service they are providing. In addition, non-identifying usage information may be collected by the web server to make improvements to our website. The United Way of West Central Mississippi may use and disclose personally identifiable information and/or usage information when it is necessary to investigate, identify, or contact someone who may be engaged in illegal activities or any activities that may be harmful to the agency and/or users of our website. In the event that the United Way of West Central Mississippi's assets or business components are sold or transferred to another entity, personally identifiable information may be transferred. The United Way of West Central Mississippi pledges to practice appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to protect private information. We are dedicated in our efforts to avoid disclosure of information which is confidential or personally identifiable and adhere to the practices as outlined in this privacy policy. (Updated December 2015)