UNITED WAY OF SOUTHEAST MISSISSIPPI 2009-2010 ANNUAL REPORT
LIVE UNITED
From the Board President Serving this term as your United Way board president has been such a huge honor that I can hardly express what I feel. The board itself, the funds distribution committee, the communications committee and our 21 partner agencies are all such hard workers who show up and fight the good fight. Lots and lots of folks have fought on the campaign to keep us going in tough times. Dr. Annie Wimbish and Jerome Brown did great work this year, and the new board leadership is truly involved and invigorated. Everywhere I look there are people who care, who want a better community and are willing to work hard for it. I can’t say enough about the quality and drive that the staff exhibits each and every day. What I love about them the most is that they are proactive in pretty much everything they approach. Dan Kibodeaux’s vision to see our funding match needs instead of just taking what’s easily available and spreading it around is right-on. There are huge opportunities to serve
and huge opportunities to grow what we are doing to help. This has been a year ripe with economic problems, and we’ve hung in there. We’ve completed a successful Home Sweet Home Raffle and are now on a good schedule to help that program work even better in the future. We’ve progressed nicely on the needs-based idea of program funding. We have kept our heads up in challenging times and have not wavered from what our core work is about. We want to facilitate a better community. So, all this to say a very heartfelt thank you. Board, committees, staff, hundreds of volunteers, thousands who pay back every payday, I can’t possibly say a big enough THANK YOU. It has been my honor to serve. Sincerely, Allen D. Anderson 2009-2010 Board President
2009-2010 Board President Allen Anderson, of Anderson Design Center, center, speaks with Dan Kibodeaux and Rob Stultz at a board meeting.
2009-2010 Year in Review Thanks to the dedication of many volunteers and the generous donations of our community, United Way of Southeast Mississippi worked hard in 2009-2010 to continue making a positive impact in Forrest, Lamar and Perry counties. We are proud of the achievements of our organization during these trying economic times.
United Way continued to fund and secure additional funds for Friends for Financial Freedom, a program that is helping people learn to manage their money and become financially independent.
The student-led United Way organization at Southern Miss continued to grow and even conducted a fundraiser for the Southern Miss campaign. More students have become involved in community service, and the group is working to enhance the organization for the future.
To keep improving the high school dropout rate in our area, United Way partnered with the City of Hattiesburg and the Children’s Defense Fund to organize the “Dismantling the Cradle to Prison Pipeline” summit held at Lake Terrace Convention Center. The summit reached out to students as well as educators to discuss issues affecting high school dropouts.
In hopes of strengthening the relationships of our partner agencies with our State Legislature, United Way of Southeast Mississippi hosted a legislative reception for our partner agencies to meet governmental representatives and educate them about their services.
United Way of Southeast Mississippi became the first organization in the country to launch a pilot program in part nership with UCLA to research school readiness. The Early Development Instrument, using start-up funds from United Way, was first used by Petal School District and will be used by other area school districts to assess kinder garten students’ readiness for school.
United Way of Southeast Mississippi redesigned its funds distribution process this year to shift the focus of United Way’s funding to the impact areas of education, financial stability, health and support services. Partner agencies applied for funding based on which of these areas their programs targeted. This shift shows United Way how much each area is being impacted by our agencies’ programs.
United Way Funds Spent in 2009-2010 Aldersgate Mission $16,019 American Red Cross $133,220 ARC $91,160 Big Brothers Big Sisters $31,634 Boy Scouts of America, Pine Burr Area Council $119,003 The Carpenter’s Helper $22,557 Child Abuse Prevention Center $81,749 Children’s Center for Communication and Development $84,196 Christian Services $83,433 Domestic Abuse Family Shelter $54,554 D.R.E.A.M. $52,004 DuBard School for Language Disorders $118,176 The Family Y $95,115 Girl Scouts of Greater Mississippi $69,922 Hattiesburg Area Habitat for Humanity $31,003 L.I.F.E. of South Mississippi $1,561 Pinebelt Association for Families $11,923 R³SM $30,035 The Salvation Army $117,689 Shafer Center for Crisis Intervention $50,670 South Mississippi Children’s Center $68,670 Outside Agencies Designations $16,615 Friends for Financial Freedom $40,000 Other UW Program Funding $9,119 Total Agency and Program Funding $1,430,027 United Way of America Fee Administrative and Campaign Expenses
$16,200 $299,500
Total Allocations/Expenses $1,745,727
2009-2010 Campaign: Think WE Before ME United Way of Southeast Mississippi knows our community “Thinks WE Before ME.” We see it every day through the work and generosity of the people in this area. This year’s campaign also proved it as the individuals and businesses of Forrest, Lamar and Perry counties contributed over $1.5 million in 2009-2010. Thank you, Southeast Mississippi! We are proud of you and this tremendous amount of support! Campaign Chair Dr. Annie Wimbish expressed her pride in the community for their great work. “This community exemplifies ‘LIVING UNITED’ and makes me so happy to be a part of the team,” Wimbish said. “Expressing my thanks in words seem so minuscule; however, a colossal thanks anyway from the depths of my heart.” Wimbish also thanked this year’s Campaign Cabinet for their efforts. The Cabinet members were: Jerome Brown, Pacesetters; Curt Jones, major firms; Jim Smith, mid-size firms; Dr. Ben Burnett, education; Derek Arrington, public service; Chris Martin, new account development; Bill Hickman, account revitalization; Glenn and Gayle Galey and Al and Dora Willis, Grand Givers Society; Kaye Ray and Iola Williams, retirees; Becky Sims, United Way agencies and Kemi Simmons, communications. “Top Ten” honors for campaigns raising the most money this year went to (in order of amount raised): Forrest General Hospital, Hattiesburg Clinic, The University of Southern Mississippi, Leaf River Cellulose, Hattiesburg Public Schools, Regions, Wesley Medical Center, BancorpSouth, Mississippi Power and Lamar County Schools. Great job, Top Ten! United Way would also like to give special recognition to the organizations which had terrific employee participation rates of about 75% or more. They were: Aldersgate Mission, American Red Cross, Anderson Design Center, BancorpSouth, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Boy Scouts, The Carpenter’s Helper, Citizens National Bank, Community Bank, Copy Cats Printing, Domestic Abuse Family Shelter,
2009-2010 Campaign Chair Dr. Annie Wimbish, in her military attire, speaks with the media at the Campaign Kickoff: United Way Boot Camp. DREAM, DuBard School for Language Disorders, The First, Girl Scouts, Grand Bank, Green Eye Institute, Habitat for Humanity, Hunt-Southland Refinery, MegaGate Broadband, Mississippi Employment Security Commission, Mississippi Power, Moore Funeral Home, Presto-X, R³SM, Rain CII, Shafer Center for Crisis Intervention, South Mississippi Children’s Center, Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative, Stuart Irby Co., United Way’s staff and Zeon Chemicals. Other organizations that deserve a pat on the back are the All-Star Campaign award winners. These campaigns went the extra mile with special efforts or revitalized leadership: BancorpSouth, Belk, The First, Forrest General Hospital, Grand Bank, Hattiesburg American, Hattiesburg Coca-Cola Bottling, Hattiesburg Paper, Hattiesburg Public Schools, Lamar County Schools, Leaf River Cellulose, Regions, South Mississippi State Hospital, Target, The University of Southern Mississippi and Wesley Medical Center. Special thanks also go to our Pacesetter organizations, which started the campaign with great momentum. The Pacesetter organizations were Anderson Design Center, BancorpSouth, Boy Scouts, The First, Forrest General Hospital, Hattiesburg Clinic, Mississippi Power, Regions, Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative, Wesley Medical Center and Zeon Chemicals.
8th Annual Home Sweet Home Raffle The 8th Annual Home Sweet Home Raffle was once again a big success, with 2,690 tickets being sold. The raffle proceeds are expected to net United Way about $100,000. United Way would like to give a big “thank you” to our raffle sponsors, The Greater Hattiesburg Home Builders Association and Leaf River Cellulose, without whom the raffle would not be possible. We would also like to thank Regions Bank for providing zero percent financing on the home construction. We appreciate the many businesses, banks, local media and our volunteers for all their help with making the raffle succeed as well. Finally, we want to thank everyone who purchased a ticket in the raffle. Remember, if you didn’t win, there’s always next year! The 9th Annual Home Sweet Home Raffle will take place in the Bellegrass subdivision. This year’s raffle home, built by Rocky Hash, was located in the Kingsmill subdivision. The $218,000 home had three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a bonus room. It featured granite counters, beautiful hardwood floors, stainless steel appli-
ances and a custom stained glass window. Summer Sammons of Anderson Design Center was the interior designer. This year’s lucky winner was Kari Nguyen of Petal. Kari and her husband Jake have been buying raffle tickets for seven years, and it finally paid off! However, Kari said all the previous years’ losses didn’t matter because they were happy to support United Way. Congratulations, Kari!
2010 Home Sweet Home Raffle Winner Kari Nguyen with her daughter Priscilla and her husband Jake.
Special Thanks to: A.S.H. Millworks ACE Hardware of Oak Grove Anderson Design Center Ashley Furniture Home Store Auto Glass-City Glass B.C.’s Heating, Air and Sheet Metal Works BancorpSouth Banks/Bryson Insurance Barry’s Granite and Marble Benjamin Moore Paint Best Buy Blakeney Communications Boral Bricks, Inc. Broom’s Septic and Backhoe Service Greg and Rita Buxton CBS-22 Citizens Bank
Clark’s Drywall Clear Channel Communications Comcast Cable Community Bank Copper Works, LLC Copy Cats Printing Delaney Company DeLois Smith All-Star Team Realtors Dennis Pierce, Inc. Dixie Plumbing Co. The First Craig Flanagan Mike Gates/Gates Appraisal Services Grand Bank Rocky Hash Hattiesburg American Hattiesburg Paint and Decorating Havard Pest Control Hercules Concrete Pumping Richard Hiatt
Home Plans Studio Hover Gravel Company Huston Sawmill and Lawn Service, LLC Jones Concrete, LLC Lafarge, Inc. The Lamar Times Lane’s Dozer Service Law Offices of Brian A. Montague, PLLC Magnolia Insulation Moore and Moore Construction Co. Nationwide Insurance Nicholson and Co. The Nowell Agency Oscar’s Roofing Overhead Door Co. of Hattiesburg Owens Business Machines Perren Masonry Pierce Concrete Service Pro Build South
Regions Bank Sears Commercial Sales Southern On-Site Storage Southern Windows and Doors of Hattiesburg Stained Glass by Nancy Powe Sunbelt Fans and Lighting Systems 9 TSI – Title Services Touchstone Electric Trustmark National Bank VIP/David Garraway WDAM-TV
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LIVING UNITED in 2010-2011 A message from United Way of Southeast Mississippi Executive Director Dan Kibodeaux: In spite of the challenges we face during difficult economic times, we will continue the critical work which began in 20092010 in several areas, including: Raising awareness of United Way’s
mission and our community impact focus areas of education, financial stability, health and support services. It’s critical that people throughout our community know what work we do and why and how we do it. Expanding our Financial Freedom ini-
tiative to lead people on the path out of poverty and into prosperity. Working with our partner agencies
and community partners to enhance early childhood development programming. Thanks to your investment, your United Way will remain committed to creating and sustaining lasting change in the lives of Southeast Mississippians.
United Way Funding Allocations for 2010-2011 Aldersgate Mission $14,585 American Red Cross $116,407 ARC $88,981 Big Brothers Big Sisters $26,500 Boy Scouts of America, Pine Burr Area Council $101,599 The Carpenter’s Helper $26,214 Child Abuse Prevention Center $47,091 Children’s Center for Communication and Development $81,390 Christian Services $86,022 Domestic Abuse Family Shelter $54,374 D.R.E.A.M. $22,832 DuBard School for Language Disorders $103,307 The Family Y $74,852 Girl Scouts of Greater Mississippi $61,188 Hattiesburg Area Habitat for Humanity $28,311 L.I.F.E. of South Mississippi $19,141 Pinebelt Association of Families $13,248 R³SM $31,432 The Salvation Army $80,069 Shafer Center for Crisis Intervention $58,298 South Mississippi Children’s Center $70,289 Outside Agencies Designations $19,311 Friends for Financial Freedom $45,000 Other Program Funding $12,500 Total Agency and Program Allocations $1,282,941 United Way of America Fee Administrative and Campaign Expenses
$15,300 $328,955
Total Estimated 2010-2011 Allocations/Expenses $1,627,196
How Your Donation is Used 1% 20%
79%
Funding to gencies/ Programs - 79% Campaign and Administrative Expenses - 20% United Way of America Fee - 1%
Our Partner Agencies Aldersgate Mission
601-544-8141
mstreet-umc.org
Aldersgate Mission, a ministry of Main Street United Methodist Church since 1972, serves more than 60 youth of the downtown Hattiesburg area. It is the mission of Aldersgate to enhance the academic, social and spiritual development of the youth of the Briarfield community in order for them to become independent and productive young men and women of the world. Programs offered are intended to help children develop appropriate social skills, aid with academics, maximize leadership potential, teach compassion, build self-confidence, deter children from potential gang affiliation, explore talent, build character and promote spiritual growth. The College Bound program continues to extend advanced academics and social skills along with career development and relationships with local community colleges and universities. Total served in 2009 - 100 Maximum served daily - 66 United Way dollars fund the implementation of the Compass Learning literacy program for underserved youth, mainly in the Briarfield Community.
American Red Cross 601-582-8151 www.redcross-scms.org Helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies such as disasters and medical emergencies. Provides emergency communication to members of the Armed Forces and financial assistance Your Donation at Work to the elderly or disabled. Provides a An Example of United Way’s Impact variety of community services, volunteer and service-learning opportunities. Sean Hasselvander is a true DuBard School success In 2009, the South Central Mississippi story. Hasselvander, now 29 years old, attended Chapter had 364 volunteers contribute DuBard School for Language Disorders from 1986more than 2,470 hours of service. 1989. He suffered from a severe language disorder Emergency Services: Single-family fires - 188 Forrest County - 53 Lamar County - 20 Perry County - 13 Other Counties - 101 Multi-family fires - 10 Forrest County - 5 Perry County - 2 Other Counties - 3 Floods - 27 Forrest County - 25 Other Counties - 2 Tornadoes - 20 Tropical Storms/Hurricanes - 1 Number of shelters - 6
and could barely speak when he enrolled at age five. His parents drove him an hour each way so that he could receive specialized instruction at DuBard. He credits the dedicated teachers at DuBard for helping him overcome his language disorders. Hasselvander was transitioned to private school when he was eight years old. He maintained good grades, and he went on to graduate from Southern Miss in 2005 with a degree in computer science. He now works as a computer technician at Stennis Space Center. “Without the teaching I received at the DuBard School, I would have fallen behind in school, which would have greatly reduced my chance of success in college and the workplace. I cannot thank the school enough for helping me succeed,� said Hasselvander.
Number of people sheltered - 300-600 Disaster assistance spent - $90,078 Disaster Volunteer Training classes - 10 for 138 people Volunteers deployed to disasters in other parts of country - 88 Community Disaster education presentations made to 525 people Service to the Armed Forces: Military families receiving emergency communications - 853 Military families receiving emergency financial assistance - 154 Soldiers receiving Red Cross briefings - 15,739 Financial assistance - $21,984 Health and Safety (CPR, First Aid, AED, Babysitting, Lifeguarding, etc.) Classes taught - 25-50 classes to 4,194 people Utility assistance $29,200 for 356 clients United Way gives funds for disaster preparation and response services, emergency relief services, armed forces emergency services and health and safety classes.
ARC (Association for the Rights of Citizens with Developmental Challenges) 601-583-4251 www.hattiesburgarc.org Provides information and referral to broaden community knowledge, acceptance of and interaction with people with mental disabilities. ARC provides services to this population and their families through such programs as After-School Child Care, Men's Respite, Ladies' Respite, Weekend at the ARC (respite for children and clients that require the services of a nurse), Friends Night at the ARC, Summer Adventures, Mother's Day Out and adult activities, such as dances. ARC also participates in a special buddy program developed to provide "buddies" for children with disabilites. The ARC will be offering comprehensive recreational programs in its new multipurpose facility beginning spring 2010. The projected outcomes are increased numbers of individuals with disabilities participating in recreational activities and increased supports that will enable them to improve health and quality of life by accessing recreational resources. Total served in 2009 - 716 Forrest County - 428 Lamar County - 244 Perry County - 16 Other Counties - 28 United Way funds go toward educational and recreational activities for special needs youth and adults including respites and summer programming.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mississippi www.bbbsms.org
601-584-4704
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mississippi is a non-profit organization receiving funding through United Way, community and corporate contributions, as well as agency fundraisers. The mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of children -
youth primarily - through a professionally supported one-to-one relationship with a caring adult and to assist them in achieving their highest potential as they grow up to become confident, competent, caring individuals by providing committed volunteers, national leadership and standard of excellence. The role of the “big” is to be a friend to a child who is struggling academically, displaying behavioral problems, experiencing family problems, seems withdrawn, or is simply a child in need of a friend. Big Brothers Big Sisters offers two mentoring programs for volunteers. The two programs are the community-based program and the school-based program. Offices are located in Hattiesburg and Petal. Total number of children served in 2009 - 210 (Forrest County) Children matched in the community-based program - 27 matches Children matched in the school-based program - 183 matches Children on waiting list for programs - 15 United Way funds help the Big Brothers Big Sisters offices manage the community and school based mentoring programs in Hattiesburg and Petal.
Boy Scouts (Pine Burr Area Council) www.pineburrscouting.org
601-582-2326
Provides service for 17 counties in Southeast/South Mississippi. Offers a yearround program that places emphasis on character development, citizenship and moral and ethical training through Cub Scouts, Boys Scouts and Venture. Council targets Scoutreach and Learning for Life Character Education Programs as well. Camp Tiak in South Forrest County is the official Boy Scout Camp covering the 17 southernmost counties of Mississippi. It is an 1,100-acre primitive camp that is nationally certified and holds all state and local certifications. In 2009, the national office of the Boy Scouts of America awarded the Twin Rivers District of the Scoutreach Division with the 2009 Quality District Award. The Pine Burr Area Council also received the Quality Council Award in 2009 and ended the year in the top 20% in the nation in membership growth. The Scoutreach Division was asked to present in Atlanta at the Southern Region Conference. The Division ended the year in the top 5% of Scoutreach Divisions in the nation. Total served in 2009 - 9,404 Youth - 6,808 Cub Scouts - 4,000 Boy Scouts - 2,273 Explorers - 120 Venture Scouts - 415 Volunteers - 2,596 Participants in Scoutreach - 1,408 Scouts earning rank of Eagle Scout - 81; Eagle Scouts from Scoutreach division - 3 United Way funds are used for the Scoutreach program, which provides underprivileged youth the opportunity to participate in Scouting.
The Carpenter’s Helper 601-582-3330 www.carpentershelper.net
The Carpenter’s Helper’s mission is, “To the best of its ability and resources, correct deficient housing conditions for persons in our immediate area who lack the resources or the physical or mental abilities to correct the problems themselves.” This includes widows, widowers, the disabled and the disadvantaged. Work has included many different types of projects ranging from repairing substandard roofing systems, making homes handicap-accessible, installing a septic system and remodeling damaged housing. Homes repaired in 2009 - 31 Forrest County - 27 Lamar County - 1 Perry County - 1 Other Counties - 2 People impacted by home repairs - 242 United Way dollars go toward home repair projects for the elderly and disabled in Forrest, Lamar and Perry counties.
Child Abuse Prevention Center www.mscapc.com
601-545-6680
Provides programs such as teen and parent aide programs, child victim assistance, forensic interviews and community awareness/education. Total served in 2009 - 2,998 Forrest County - 1,699 Lamar County - 1,155 Perry County - 109 Other Counties - 35 Total number of families served - 168 Adults - 721; Children - 2,277 Community Education - 10 Forensic Interviews - 120 Volunteers trained - 2
United Way provides funds for the Welcome Baby program that teaches parenting skills to at-risk mothers and for various child victim support services.
Children’s Center for Communication and Development 601-266-5222 www.usm.edu/childrenscenter The Children’s Center provides speech and language therapy, special education, audiology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, behavior management and parent education for infants, toddlers and preschoolers with disabilities. The Center also offers outreach and technical assistance to public school early intervention programs in service development, assessments and intervention design. A resource loan library is maintained for families of children with disabilities who require adaptive toys, specialized equipment and educational information. Total served in 2009 - 338 Enrollment, therapy and evaluations - 164
Forrest County - 60 Lamar County - 28 Perry County - 16 Other Counties - 60 Consultations/referrals - 174 United Way dollars help fund services to children from birth to age five with disabilities in communication and development, including education, therapy and special materials and equipment.
Christian Services, Inc. www.christianserve.org
601-582-5683
Provides a hot noonday meal five days each week and operates a Meals on Wheels program. Operates a residential recovery program for adult men. Provides emergency help with rent, food, utilities, medicine, etc. Distributes high-quality, low-cost nutritional food boxes on a monthly basis. Shares large quantities of frozen and dry food with other area ministries/agencies. Holds special community holiday dinners. Sponsors weekly programs and holds special events for children. Thrift store offers low-cost clothing, furniture, etc. six days each week. Daily meals served - 150,162 Of those, Meals on Wheels served - 65,767 Emergency assistance - $77,789 to 885 families (2,162 total family members) Food and supplies distributed to other ministries/agencies - 309,200 lbs. to 19 ministries/agencies Residential recovery treatment - 100 men (5,625 nights) Placements to other Christian recovery centers - 3 women; 10 men Thrift store shoppers - 23,000+ Job interview outfits provided - 16 women Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners - 1,760 (Thanksgiving); 810 (Christmas) Angel Food boxes - 12,076 boxes to families from 10 counties Yule care baskets - 71 families (243 family members) Special Events (Birthday Party for Jesus and Easter Fun Day) - 800+ children United Way funds are directed to the soup kitchen services, which include the Compassion Van and Meals on Wheels operations. Angel Food Ministries and special events for children are also funded.
Domestic Abuse Family Shelter 1-800-649-1092 www.domesticabusefamilyshelter.org Provides services for victims of domestic violence at no charge, including a 24-hour crisis line and a 24-hour shelter providing safe housing for women and children who are victims of domestic violence. Shelter services include child care, counseling, transportation, aftercare case management and referrals. Provides non-residential counseling, victim advocacy, information and referrals to victims from the community. Education and prevention of domestic violence are provided through educational programs and trainings to schools, agencies and the community; and domestic violence intervention classes are also provided for abusers. Total served in 2009 - 437 Services other than crisis calls: Forrest County - 112 Lamar County - 57 Perry County - 10 Other Counties - 258 Total housed in Hattiesburg shelter - 146; Women - 70; Children - 76 Total housed in Laurel shelter - 80; Women 35; Children - 45 Crisis calls answered - 1,644 Aftercare case management - 23; Women - 8; Children - 15 Non-residential counseling - 37; Women - 37 Children receiving therapeutic childcare - 112 Victim Advocacy Program - 129; Women - 129 Domestic Violence Intervention Program - 22 Referrals for women - 872 Referrals for children - 551 Educational programs - 323 Media contacts provided - 138 Volunteers trained - 11 Volunteer service hours - 1,764
Your Donation at Work Examples of United Way’s Impact The Child Abuse Prevention Center provides many services to victims of child abuse. As a result of a forensic interview at the center, an eight-year-old boy who had been sexually assaulted was able to receive services, such as counseling and transportation to appointments. Although it is alarming and disheartening to hear about these occurences in our community, it is comforting to know that United Way agencies are at work advocating for the rights of crime victims. - - -
The Carpenter’s Helper provided many needed home repairs this year, including the home of two elderly women who lived together. Both ladies were disabled and not able to find alternative housing. The Carpenter’s Helper built a wheelchair United Way funds are used for the daily operaramp and repaired the porch of their tion of the Hattiesburg shelter, counseling and support services, victim advocacy, public edu- home. Now the ladies are able to do cation, special services for children and case everything from getting their mail to exiting their home in case of an emergency. management.
D.R.E.A.M. (Drug-free Resources for Education and Alternatives in Mississippi) 601-545-2102 www.dreamofhattiesburg.org DREAM of Hattiesburg, Inc.’s mission is to prevent and/or reduce the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. DREAM’s vision is “Prevention for Everyone. Everyone for Prevention.” Services to reduce the risk of drug misuse/abuse include Parent Skills Enhancement, group for children living in families with addiction, Red Ribbon Campaign, Alcohol Awareness Month, Youth Leadership Training, Reach Out-Teach
In, Teacher Training, Community Service-Learning Activities, Prescription Drug Abuse Task Force and Senior Sense. Total served in 2009 - 14,121 children/youth/adults Forrest County - 8,821 Lamar County - 3,650 Perry County - 1,450 Marion County - 200 DREAM Tutoring and Enrichment Program - 48 children RIF (Reading is Fundamental) - 1,239 students participated, and 3,717 books were distributed Youth Court Referrals - 11 youth Student Optimist Club-DREAM - 30 students received leadership training, engaged in community service and served as peer leaders/trainers for other youth Prevention resource materials distributed by DREAM Resource Center - 11,404 Students in K-12 completing alcohol, tobacco and and other drug prevention classes - 4,258 United Way dollars fund after-school tutoring, substance abuse prevention activities and youth leadership development programs.
DuBard School for Language Disorders www.usm.edu/dubard
601-266-5223
The DuBard School for Language Disorders provides an 11-month program that offers intensive instruction for preschool and school-aged children with severe language-speech disorders and/or hearing impairments, including the disorder of written language, dyslexia. The school offers guidance for parents and families. Children are taught using the DuBard Association Method™. DuBard School also provides outclient therapy, evaluations and resource/referral services. Total served in 2009 - 588 Enrollment, therapy and evaluations in 2008-2009 school year - 205 Consultations/referrals - 383
United Way funds help provide evaluation, therapy, and education services to children with language and communication disorders.
The Family Y 601-583-4000 www.ymcahattiesburg.org The YMCA mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all. We are proud to have played a part in helping thousands of people experience life changing moments. The goal in all programs is to provide a positive environment and variety of experiences that will allow individuals the opportunities to grow. The YMCA provides a myriad of programs and services for children, teens, adults, families and active adults, many with a special emphasis on fitness. In addition, The Family Y provides recreational and social programs at no charge for those with special needs and mental disabilities. All programs at the Y are structured around the core values of caring, honesty, respect, faith and responsibility. The Family YMCA is committed to helping people grow in
faith and responsibility. The Family YMCA is committed to helping people grow in spirit, mind and body, regardless of financial circumstances. The Y will never turn anyone away due to an inability to pay. Financial assistance is available for all programs through funding from United Way of Southeast Mississipi, Partners of Youth, Sustaining Members and Friends of the Y. With the Gandy Child Development Center, the expansion of the Petal Family YMCA in 2008 and the planned construction of a Lamar County branch, The Family YMCA continues to identify the needs of our population as it builds strong kids, strong families and strong communities. Total served in 2009 - 23,316 Forrest County - 16,602 Lamar County - 5,165 Perry County - 221 Other Counties - 1,328
United Way funds provide scholarships for families and individuals unable to pay for recreational and fitness programs and services.
Girl Scouts of Greater Mississippi www.gsgms.org
601-582-1455
The Girl Scout mission is to build girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. The Girl Scout program enables girls in grades K-12 to develop the values and skills they need to take leadership roles in a changing global society. Forrest County - 1,639 Girls - 1,420; Adults - 219 Lamar County - 768 Girls - 618; Adults - 150 Perry County - 760 Girls - 707; Adults - 53 Other Counties - 13,221 Girls - 11,389; Adults - 1,832
United Way dollars fund in-school activities targeting underserved girls in Forrest, Lamar, and Perry counties, allowing them to develop leadership and healthy lifestyle skills.
Hattiesburg Area Habitat for Humanity www.hattiesburghabitat.org
601-582-4663
Helps low-income families in need build affordable, simple and decent housing through a partnership between families, volunteers and a coalition of individuals, businesses, churches and others with the necessary resources to accomplish its mission. In 2009, Hattiesburg Area Habitat for Humanity hosted nearly 200 student volunteers during Collegiate Challenge, an alternative spring break program, who built a house for the Harris family. Habitat continued its homeowner educational component by holding seven workshops and 22 applicant orientations with more than 240
individuals in attendance. Habitat held its first-ever “5 Houses in 3 Days Blitz Build” at the end of September in its first Habitat subdivision in partnership with 13 churches and five families. During the year, Habitat hosted more than 85 volunteer groups (both in and out of state) and engaged a total of 1,926 individual volunteers who contributed more than 14,790 volunteer hours in our community. By the year’s end, 11 of Hattiesburg Area Habitat for Humanity selected partner families completed more than 1,270 sweat equity hours through work on the construction site, in the Habitat office and store and attendance at classes and workshops. For Habitat’s fiscal year ending June 30, 2009, the organization completed 7 houses. Total Homes Built in 2009 - 2 completed and 5 under construction Forrest County - 2 Total family members assisted - 60 Housing - 8 Workshops/Classes - 52 United Way dollars help cover operational expenses of the agency including the family services with partner families.
L.I.F.E. of South Mississippi (Living Independence for Everyone) 601-583-2108 www.lifeofms.com Provides services to individuals with disabilities of any age and any type of disability. The services provided are designed to empower individuals with disabilities to be as fully involved in their communities as they can and want to be and to continue living independently in their own homes. The four core services of independent living are peer support, skills training, advocacy and information and referral. LIFE also provides purchased services, such as home modifications or durable medical equipment and supplies, when necessary and when funding allows. Total Served in 2009 - 256 Forrest County - 120 Lamar County - 24 Perry County - 15 Other Counties - 97
United Way provides funds for the purchase, repair, and maintenance of durable medical equipment and supplies to allow disabled individuals to continue to live independently.
Pinebelt Association for Families www.paffpetal.org
601-582-0909
R.A.P.P. (Relatives as Parents Program) provides services to grandparents (and other relatives) raising grandchildren. Services include: support groups, information and referral, health insurance and benefits counseling, in-home services, respite, tutoring for grandchildren, school interventions, behavior management programs, educational forums, intergenerational physical fitness programs and a psychoeducational summer program for grandchildren ages 6-14. Special services are available to grandparents over 55 years old. Also offers free monthly activities for
available to grandparents over 55 years old. Also offers free monthly activities for the entire family with family-building and educational emphasis. United Way funds have made it possible for families to enjoy educational and recreational activities and build strong kinship families. Grandchildren who used to be hesitant to try new things and meet new people now ask their grandparents when the next “new thing is going to happen.” Faith in Action Helping Hands improves the quality of life for the frail elderly, family caregivers of homebound family members, the chronically disabled and grandparents raising grandchildren through volunteer informal caregiver services and collaborations among churches, community organizations, local hospitals and service providers. McGruff Citizenship and Literacy Program combines the values of citizenship and literacy. The Pine Belt Association for Families teams up with local law enforcement to present a crime prevention program and a personalized McGruff and Me hardbound book for first and second graders in Perry County sponsored by business leaders in the community. Total served in 2009 - 464 Forrest County - 170 Lamar County - 3 Perry County - 186 Other Counties - 105
United Way dollars fund the Relatives as Parents program, which offers support services to grandparents (or other relatives) raising grandchildren.
R³SM (Recover, Rebuild, Restore Southeast Mississippi) 601-544-5115 www.r3sm.org The mission of R³SM is to coordinate recovery services for families impacted by Hurricate Katrina. The primary focus is to support efforts to repair and rebuild homes and lives beginning with the most vulnerable first, which includes the elderly, disabled and single parents with minor aged children. R³SM is an affiliate through the Mississippi Commission on Volunteerism to provide case management services, funded by a FEMA grant, to more than 500 families who remain in FEMA provided housing (mobile homes, travel trailers or hotel rooms) in 28 counties. This opportunity brought more than $3 million dollars into our community’s economy in the way of salaries and other goods and services to support the program. In 2009, the organization case-managed more than 1,200 clients; repaired more than 30 homes in Forrest, Lamar and Perry counties; and rebuilt 2 new homes. The two client families received these mortgage-free homes because their previous homes were destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. One client is a grandmother who cares for three small grandchildren because both of their parents are incarcerated. The ability to place these small children in a stable, safe, clean environment is
beyond measure. Total served in 2009 - 1,260 Forrest County - 325 Lamar County - 99 Perry County - 82 Other Counties - 754 Volunteers in 2009 - 651 Volunteer hours - 16,561
United Way funds help with operational expenses to assist the long-term disaster recovery program as it coordinates home repairs and re-builds.
The Salvation Army 601-544-3684 www.salvationarmyhattiesburg.org Serves Forrest, Lamar, Perry, Marion, Greene, Jefferson Davis and Covington counties. Provides crisis intervention and direct services to area residents in need. Temporary assistance given for housing, food, clothing, rent, utilities, medicine, eyeglasses, transportation and counseling emergencies. Provides summer camping programs for adults, assistance during times of disaster, school supplies for needy children, seasonal assistance during Thanksgiving and Christmas and senior adult centers in Perry and Forrest counties. Provides character building programs for youth through Corps Youth activities, summer camps for youth and The Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club programs. These include a variety of activities for children ages 6-18 provided through the following core areas: Education and Career Development; Health/Life Skills; The Arts; Sports/Fitness & Recreation; Citizenship/ Leadership Development; Cultural/Social Enrichment and Spiritual Growth. Social Services - 31,583 Emergency Assistance - 3,551 Christmas Assistance - 28,032 Homeless Shelter - 836 people; 3,407 nights stayed Service Units - 753 Senior Adults - 72 members Corps Programs - 16,204 Disaster Services - 1,218 Boys and Girls Club Program Educational Sessions - 2,102 Recreational Sessions - 1,841 Total members - 451 Other youth served - 1,028
Your Donation at Work Examples of United Way’s Impact
Mary has been in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program since kindergarten. Her mother was in prison, and she did not know her father. She was a “selective mute,” meaning she did not speak to anyone at school and only talked at home. Her decision not to speak was a way for her to control her surroundings. When Cindy became her big sister, she brought a book each time she visited and read to Mary, and then Mary would get to take the book home with her. Eventually, Mary began to ask questions about the stories and talk to her big sister. Since being matched, the pair go to school functions, church and activities during the summer. Mary has participated in programs and even had United Way funds are for The Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club. speaking parts. The relationship between these two is close and supportive. The bond has helped Mary become more sure of herself and opened up her Shafer Center for Crisis life to new experiences.
Intervention Regionally toll-free 601-264-7777 www.theshafercenter.org
Provides support, counseling, referral and information to victims of all types of
sexual assault and survivors of homicide and suicide victims. Provides a 24-hour Crisis Line for direct toll-free service. Offers escort services to accompany a victim to the hospital, police department and/or court proceedings. Educates the community on issues related to homicide, the sexual abuse of children and adults and in regard to personal safety and rape prevention. Total served in 2009 - 266 victims Homicide co-victims - 41 Suicide survivors served - 26 Follow-up contacts - 1,130 Children - 69; Adults - 197 Females - 236; Males - 30 Court support - 21 Sexual assault primary victims - 165 Sexual assault secondary victims - 60 Crisis line calls - 650 Support group participants - 22 Information packets provided - 10 Prevention/Awareness information presented or given to - 1,200
United Way dollars are used to fund support services such as a 24-hour crisis line, counseling, victim escort services and support for survivors of homicide and suicide.
South Mississippi Children’s Center www.mchscares.org
1-800-635-9056
Provides a safe, homelike refuge for youth ages nine-17 who are abused, neglected, runaway and/or homeless. Serves as the community sponsor for Project Safe Place. Provides 24-hour admissions and crisis line for runaway, homeless or in-crisis youth. Total served in 2009 - 143 Forrest County - 29 Lamar County - 5 Perry County - 3 Other Counties - 106 Bed days available - 4,008 Bed days utilized - 3,253 Hours of outreach and aftercare - 100.5 Total Safe Place calls - 48 Total Safe Place calls housed - 32 Total hours served in outreach - 52.5
United Way funds help cover the costs to operate the full-time shelter for runaway and homeless youth, provide case management, offer youth programs and provide outreach through Project Safe Place.
2009-2010 Volunteers Executive Committee Allen Anderson, President, Anderson Design Center Dr. Annie Wimbish, Campaign Chair, Hattiesburg Public Schools Jerome Brown, Assistant Campaign Chair/Pacesetters Chair, The First Karen Griffis, Secretary/Treasurer & Finance Chair, Regions Pam Peterman, Funds Distribution Chair, BancorpSouth Kemi Simmons, Communications Chair, Grand Bank Randy Read, Personnel Chair, Community Volunteer Dr. Bill Smith, Community Impact Chair, The University of Southern Mississippi Mike Pasquale, Audit Committee Chair, Leaf River Cellulose
Board of Directors Allen Anderson, President, Anderson Design Center Gail Atkinson, Community Volunteer Jerome Brown, The First Julia Brown, Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources Billy Browning, Mississippi Power Clyde Bryant, State Farm Insurance Dr. Ben Burnett, Lamar County Schools Nadine Coleman, Petal School District Andrew Ellard, City of Hattiesburg *Brett Emmett, Wesley Medical Center Lamar Evans, Association Management Systems, Inc. *Ed Felsher, Retired Sue Gallaspy, Keller Williams Honorable Deborah Gambrell, Gambrell Law Firm *Dr. Angie Godwin, The Nicholette Company Mary Dayne Gregg, The University of Southern Mississippi Karen Griffis, Regions John Griffith, Regions *Skippy Haik, Laurel Leader-Call Russ Hendley, Hattiesburg Coca-Cola Bottling Company Stephanie Hoze, Hattiesburg Public Schools Richard Jones, R. Jones and Associates
Jan Lacy, Copy Cats Printing *Marcia Line, Community Volunteer Rev. Anthony McCullum, Piney Grove Baptist Church Hayden Mitchell, The First *Brian Montague, Law Offices of Brian A. Montague, PLLC Joe O’Connell, Bryan Nelson Mike Pasquale, Leaf River Cellulose Dr. Joe Paul, The University of Southern Mississippi Pam Peterman, BancorpSouth *Sara Peterson, Anderson Design Center Dr. Steve Ramp, Westminster Presbyterian Church Sterling Rascoe, Community Volunteer Kaye Ray, Retired *Randy Read, Community Volunteer Joe Riley, Community Volunteer Kemi Simmons, Grand Bank Elyria Sinclair, Wesley Medical Center Susan Slaughter, Pine Grove Behavioral Health and Addiction Services Dr. Bill Smith, The University of Southern Mississippi *Rob Stultz, Forrest General Hospital *Beverly Walley, Bank of Wiggins *Dawson Wilkerson, Zeon Chemicals Dora Willis, Community Volunteer Dr. Annie Wimbish, Hattiesburg Public Schools Joy Yates, Hattiesburg Clinic *Term expired March 31, 2010 or earlier
Campaign Cabinet Dr. Annie Wimbish, Campaign Chair, Hattiesburg Public Schools Jerome Brown, Assistant Campaign Chair/Pacesetters Chair, The First Curt Jones, Major Accounts Chair, Regions Jim Smith, Mid-size Accounts Chair, Grand Bank Dr. Ben Burnett, Education Chair, Lamar County Schools Derek Arrington, Public Service Chair; Jackson, Bowman, Blumentritt and Arrington Chris Martin, Account Development Chair, Hattiesburg Clinic
Glenn and Gayle Galey, Grand Givers Society Co-Chairs, SouthGroup Insurance Al and Dora Willis, Grand Givers Society Co-Chairs, Hattiesburg Clinic Kaye Ray, Retirees Co-Chair, Retired Iola Williams, Retirees Co-Chair, Retired Becky Sims, Agencies Chair, Domestic Abuse Family Shelter Kemi Simmons, Communications Chair, Grand Bank
Communications Committee Kemi Simmons, Chair, Grand Bank Jaclyn Adams, Hancock Bank Linda Bass, The University of Southern Mississippi Emily Bond, Community Volunteer Nancy Carpenter, Forrest General Home Care and Hospice Kathy Emmons, Forrest General Hospital Jan Farve, Multi Staffing Services David Garraway, Hub City Video Bill Hickman, Community Volunteer Kari Lamb, Hancock Bank Amy Martin, The University of Southern Mississippi Foundation Linda Nary, Community Bank Mark Parq, CBS-22 Sara Peterson, Anderson Design Center Karen Shemper, Trustmark National Bank Elyria Sinclair, Wesley Medical Center Susan Slaughter, Pine Grove Behavioral Health and Addiction Services Laura Smith, Green Eye Institute Sharon Weathersby, Davenport Specialty Foods Samantha Yeager, Hattiesburg Clinic
Funds Distribution Committee Pam Peterman, Chair, BancorpSouth Lora Anderson, Zeon Chemicals David Arnold, Retired Gail Atkinson, Community Volunteer Wally Babbidge, CBS-22 Todd Binion, State Farm Insurance Ione Bond, Retired Julia Brown, Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources Vicky Buxton, Forrest General Hospital Kassie Coleman, Forrest County District Attorney’s Office
Nadine Coleman, Petal School District Judi Collins, Community Volunteer Annette Davenport, A&B Express Products Scott Dumas, Johnson Controls, Inc. Lamar Evans, Association Management Systems, Inc. Tracie Fowler, Hattiesburg American Sue Gallaspy, Keller Williams Mary Dayne Gregg, The University of Southern Mississippi Karen Griffis, Regions Russ Hendley, Hattiesburg Coca-Cola Bottling Company Stephanie Hoze, Hattiesburg Public Schools Robin Hulsey, Leaf River Cellulose Carolyn Karlovich, Lowe’s Adrienne Kent, Community Volunteer Demaris Lee, ServiceMaster of Petal Marcia Line, Community Volunteer Chris Litton, Mississippi Power Jim Lloyd, Forrest General Hospital Dee Dee Lowery, The First Anthony McBride, Johnson Controls Rev. Anthony McCullum, Piney Grove Baptist Church Hayden Mitchell, The First Beth Moore, Hattiesburg Clinic Joe O’Connell, Bryan Nelson LaSandra Pace, Forrest General Hospital Dr. Rod Posey, The University of Southern Mississippi Corey Proctor, Forrest County Jo Ann Raanes, Raanes Realty Rhonda Rains, First Continental Leasing, BancorpSouth Dr. Steve Ramp, Westminster Presbyterian Church Kaye Ray, Retired Deborah Reynolds, Petal Chamber of Commerce John Shappley, Wachovia Bank Renee Smith, Leaf River Cellulose Joe Stevens, Wise, Carter, Child & Caraway Elaine Temple, First Continental Leasing, BancorpSouth Terri Lynn Warden, Forrest General Hospital
2009-2010 Contributors Alexis de Tocqueville Society Gifts of $10,000 or more
One anonymous donor Betty and Bobby Chain Drs. Marcia and Geoffrey Hartwig Carolyn and Warren Hood Olga and Rick Jorgensen Mr. Joe and Dr. Virginia Angelico Tatum Thad and Gerry Waites Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence W. Warren
Platinum Society Gifts from $5,000 to $9,999
Dan and Vicki Kibodeaux Dr. and Mrs. Lance Line Duane and Jo Ann Raanes Betty T. Reuben Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Shemper
Diamond Society Gifts from $2,500 to $4,999
One anonymous donor Dr. Theodore and Anita Gail Atkinson David and Judy Burckel Evan Dillard Philip and Judy Dur John and Della Faust Charlie and Lorita Finnegan C.D. and Ruby Galey Glenn and Gayle Galey Dr. and Mrs. H. Lamar Gillespie, Sr. Dr. and Mrs. Hilton L. Gillespie, Jr. Neal and Karen Griffis Mrs. Bernice Huddleston Edward J. “Ed” and Lynda Langton Dee Dee and Robert Lowery Katie Rose McClendon Drs. Les Goff and Sarah Morgan Dr. Alan and Mrs. Susan Oubre Lou Ann and Louis Poynter Dr. and Mrs. Glenn B. Ruffin Nikki M. Stogner Dr. and Mrs. William B. Strong Drs. Eddie and Sue Walker Dr. and Mrs. Alphonso Willis
Sterling Society Gifts from $1,500 to $2,499 Three anonymous donors Jeff and Nina Allen Dr. and Mrs. Kirk Banquer Deborah and Keith Barrett Rickey and Kathy Bond Clyde and Tanya Bryant Mike and Judi Collins Robert and Theresa Coltharp Dr. and Mrs. Richard Conn Ward and Mary Moore Conville Dr. Don and Dr. Donna Davis Larry and Beth Davis Jim and Sue Gallaspy Charles R. Griffith, M.D. Dr. and Mrs. William H. Gullung, III Dr. D. Harry Halliwell, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Robert Heath Dr. Charles and Charlene Hernandez Dr. Frances A. Karnes Richard and Debra Ann King Drs. Julie and Scott Lynn Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Maxie Morgan and Angela McCarty Mr. and Mrs. Ken McCaskill Holt and Lynn McMullan Mr. and Mrs. Hayden Mitchell Deborah and Steve Moore Joesph and Jane O’Connell Brenda and Gene Owens Meg and Joe Paul John and Betty Pearson Dr. Suyon Rhee and Young Yu Robert and Charlene Robbins Marcus and Jan Robinson Mickey and Carol Ryan Dr. Cathy Sessums John and T.J. Shappley Dr. and Mrs. J. Larry Smith Suzanne and Howard Stroud Rob and Connie Stultz Douglas F. Thomas, M.D. Drs. Jon and Christy Thornton Tommy and Martha Thornton Richard and Debra Topp Sara Myers Turner LTC(R) Frederick and COL(R) Sheila Varnado Dr. and Mrs. Hernando Velez Ronnie and Lee Anne Venable Roy and Lincy Viator Jim and Toni Wild Dawson and Brenda Wilkerson
Your Donation at Work An Example of United Way’s Impact Mercedez is a four-year-old who loves the color pink. At age two, she began intensive speech and language services at the Children’s Center for Communication and Development. At this time, Mercedez was not using many words, other than the occasional “mama.” She quickly learned some basic signs, but speech was still very difficult for her. Mercedez continues intensive speech and language therapy, with the hopes that she will one day use verbal speech. For now, she uses her new hightech “talker,” which is pink, to participate in her preschool group and make beautiful phrases to tell everyone about her upcoming fifth birthday. Mercedez represents many ways that The Children’s Center provides hope for families by providing a means for effective communication for their children.
Crystal Society Gifts from $1,000 to $1,499 Six anonymous donors Don and Darlene Agee Mr. and Mrs. Alex H. Agnew Mickey G. Allen Dr. Kate Aseme-Winborne Dr. and Mrs. William C. Baker, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Rocco Barbieri Ken Barbor Cheryl Barnes Stephen and Dawn Beam Hugh Bolton Bart Borganelli Todd and Mary Glenn Bradley Hope Braley C. Jerome and Celeste Brown Billy and Sherra Browning Dr. and Mrs. Orlando Burt Margaret Buttross-Brinegar Mr. and Mrs. Jason Byrd Tom Caldwell Drs. Barbara and George Carter Vincent and Deborah Gambrell Chambers Dr. and Mrs. Steve Cockerham Timothy L. Cole
Dr. Stephen and Dianne Coleman Howell and Ginny Crawford Mary and Dean Cromartie Mark and Jennifer Crosby Dr. and Mrs. John P. Culpepper David Dancsisin Randy and Carol Daniel Ms. Martha Dearman William and Shirley Ducker Drs. Kenneth and Rebecca Duff Mayor and Mrs. Johnny L. DuPree, Ph.D. Quenyatta Echols-Williams Greg Fairey Tommy and Dolores Fairley Lee and Linda Fedric COL(R) and Mrs. Ed Felsher Dr. Nollie Felts Jerry Fenton Melanie Fink Teresa and Herbert Floyd Mr. and Mrs. L.Y. Foote, Jr. Mrs. T. Lewis Fowler, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Creed Fox Rahn and Tiffany Freeman Janet and David Gallaspy Greg and Amy Garraway Dr. John Gaudet Ricky and Nancy Gibson Dr. and Mrs. Jerry Q. Gilder Dennis and Erin Granberry Dr. James Griffin John and Linda Griffith Ilse and Allen Hale Linda and Barry Haywood Jane B. Heidelberg Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Heinmiller Dr. and Mrs. Wendell Helveston Jimmy L. Hopkins Dr. and Mrs. Craig S. Howard Kinny and Kim Howell Rucker and Renee Howell Mr. and Mrs. Milan Hoze Toni Hudson Carol and Skip Hughes Wayne and Terri Hughes Becky and Joey Hurston Gwen James J. Robert and Patricia Jefcoat David and Anita Johnson Dr. Tommy King Steve and Regina Knight Charlotte and Roy Krag
Terry and Jan Lacy Pati Landrum Paul and Sherry Laughlin David and Demaris Lee John W. Lee, Jr. Henry and Bernice Linton Chris and Tina Litton Carlos Lloyd Dr. and Mrs. Kimble Love Drs. Alan and Melinda Lucas Aubrey and Ella Lucas Dr. Robert Lyman Cara Magee Charlie and Mary Pat Manogue Maureen K. Martin David and Carolyn Masters Chris and Khristi Matheny Victor and Shirley Mattson Carey and Danette McAlexander Mr. and Mrs. Harry McArthur, Jr. Dr. George E. McGee Dr. Hilda J. McGee Mike and Marci McMahan Mr. and Mrs. Paul W. McMullan Frank and Peggy McWhorter Dr. Leigh Anne Mellen Mr. and Mrs. Andy Mercier Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Messer Doug and Becky Montague H. A. and Kay Moore Jerry and Wendy Moore Joseph and Connie Morgan Troy and Natalie Morrissette Dr. and Mrs. Steven M. Murphey Lance and Ruth Nail Carl Nicholson Dr. Edward Nissan Dr. Kelly R. O’Neal, Jr. Nancy and William O’Toole Dr. and Mrs. David M. Owen Dr. Gregory R. and Kathy Owens Louis and Shirley Pace Paula Diane Parker Gwen Pate Doug and Pam Peterman Carl and Pat Peterson Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Phillips Judy Pierce Don and Katherine Pittman Benny and Doris Prestridge Dr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Puckett Edward H. Purcell
Mary Ann Purvis Steve and Ellen Ramp Justice Mike and Kathy Randolph Patricia S. Raulston Wayne and Kaye Ray Micah Rehm Susan and Carey Revels Dr. and Mrs. David Richardson Paul and Margaret Rocconi Scott and Teresa Rogers Dr. and Mrs. Randolph Ross Dr. and Mrs. Douglas W. Rouse Mr. and Mrs. Larry Russum Debbie Sanford Mr. Joe Bailey and Dr. Martha Saunders Ron and Marcia Seal Robert and Amy Sevier Akbar and Ora Shaheed Dr. and Mrs. Lin Shannon Travis and Michelle Sisson Neil and Jill Solomon Mr. and Mrs. W. Kenneth Stevens Dr. and Mrs. Michael Stonnington Ella Tardy Linda M. Taylor Ken and Elaine Temple Judge and Mrs. James H.C. Thomas, Jr. Jennifer Trihoulis Richard and Janice Vannatta Benny and Pam Waddle Joel and Mary Wallace Leonard and Beverly Walley Tracy and Terri Lynn Warden Larry and Carol Watson Mr. and Mrs. Ted J. Webb Dr. Greer and Mrs. Sandy Whitacre Dr. and Mrs. Clinton White Ray and Annie Wimbish Jason and Joy Yates Francis and Kathy Yadrick Zipple Special thanks also to the many professionals, retirees and other individuals who donated to this year’s campaign.
Staff Dan Kibodeaux, Executive Director Brooke Bryan, Campaign/ Communications Coordinator Renita Hatten, Office Coordinator Maggie West, Grants Specialist
Diamond Donors Diamond Donors are supporters who have been giving to United Way - any United Way - for 25 years or more. Nationally, United Way of America highlights the significance and importance of this donor longevity. These donors are self-identified. If you are a Diamond Donor but are not on this list, please notify the United Way office. We would like to give our special thanks to these donors for their dedication and support. James D. Agee Wayne Alsobrooks Ida Anderson Lora Anderson Sue Anthony Susan Arthur Sylvia R. Ball Ella Barnes Deborah and Keith Barrett Mary Jane Baxter Virginia S. Berry Vermester Bester Cindy Bivins Patricia Blake John Blanks Martin Blount Darlene Bolton Hugh Bolton Will Bond Willie Bourne Bobbie Branch Raylawni Branch Tim Breland Laura Bridges Karen Brown Pat Brown Sidne Buelow Susan Hubble Burchell Margaret Buttross-Brinegar Tom Caldwell Barbara Callahan Eva Camodeca Libby Carroll Bobby L. Chain Pat Chambless Willie Chapman Jim Compton Tina B. Cook Walter L. Cooley
Brenda P. Cooper Gloria Courtney Mary and Dean Cromartie Paula Cruz Henry Dabon Darleen Dale Chyrel Dantzler Victoria Easterling Robert E. Evans Babs Faulk John and Della Faust Rebecca Featherston Arvie Fenner Regenia Fluker Karen Fortenberry Sue Fortenberry Glenn Galey Ruby and Red Galey Sue Gallaspy Tina Gibbs Mike Gibs Dr. Lamar Gillespie Elease Godbolt Nancy Goff William Goggin Sid Gonsoulin Susan Graham-Kresge Patsy Gray Mr. and Mrs. George Hall Dr. D. Harry Halliwell, Jr. Chester L. Hamilton JoAnn Harrington Lanny Harrison Ryan Hawk Linda Haywood Dr. and Mrs. Robert Heath Johnnie Hendricks Janice Holifield Brenda Housely Linda Howell Stephanie B. Hoze Debbie Hudson Gwen James Peggy James Jo-Anne Johnson Fran Jones Jacquelyn Jones Ursula Jones Sybil Jordan Rick Jorgensen Dr. Frances A. Karnes John Kent Louise Kiefer Patricia Kimble
Regina A. Knight Wayne Landers Lynn Landrum Anne Larsen Paul and Sherry Laughlin Brian K. Lee Carolyn Lee Patsy Lee Bob Lindley Joy Lines Lynne A. Lively Aubrey and Ella Lucas Alyce A. Lucius Nancy Lumpkin Willie Macko William Magee Linda Malone George C. Mann Marcella Martin Maureen Martin William H. McCall Carla McCann Bill McCrary Mary McGilvery Rachel McKenzie Ronnie McLemore Holt McMullan Mr. and Mrs. Andy Mercier John Meyers Ulysses Michini Stacey Miles Betty Miller Cheryl Mims Hayden Mitchell Viola Mitchell Jerry Moore Susie Morris Megan Mullican John Muma Jerry Newell Kenny Nicholas Drs. Farhang and Farnaz Niroomand Edward Nissan Martha Nunley Curtis Pace Louis Pace Paula Palazzolo Paula Diane Parker Debbie Patterson Penny Patterson John M. Peoples, III Carol Perrer Carl Peterson Micheal L. Peterson
Connie C. Pittman Kathy Polk Mary Porter Pamela G. Posey Gale Powell Louis and Lou Ann Poynter Edward Purcell Mary Ann Purvis Pat Riley Truett Roberts Kathy Rounsaville Vivian Rounsaville Barbara Ross Bettie Ross Susan B. Sanders Mary T. Schaub Mary Clare Shaw Gary Shelley Cheryl Siccone Edna Siddon Gloria Smalley Laura Smith Kathleen Speed JoAnn Speights Jay Staats Sharon Stahler Dr. and Mrs. William Strong Mr. and Mrs. Howard Stroud James T. Stuart Rob Stultz Mary Butler Sumrall Stanley Thomas David O. Thoms, Jr. Richard Thrash Sandra K. Tillson Marcelle Todd David Trim Jewel Tucker Jacquelyn Ulm Mary Walker Shirley Walmon Billie Walters Marcus Ware Janice Watson Faley Weathersby Barbara H. Wheat Dr. Alvin J. Williams Dr. Annie Wimbish Donald E. Winters Larita Woodard Terri Woolbright Reginald Woullard Kimberly M. Wyatt Constance Wyldman
Special Thanks to the Following Organizations Employee Campaigns Plus a Corporate Gift: AT&T Abbott Labs Anderson Design Center* BancorpSouth*^+ Belk Best Buy Coldwell Banker, Don Nace, Inc. Realtors Community Bank Cooper Power Systems Eli Lilly^ Fed Ex Hattiesburg American Hunt-Southland Refinery^ JCPenney Johnson Controls^ Liberty Mutual Lowe’s The Merchants Company Mississippi Power*+ Moore Funeral Home Nationwide Insurance^ Rain CII Regions*+ Richton Bank and Trust Sam’s Club^ South Mississippi Electric Power Association SouthGroup Insurance State Farm Insurance Stuart Irby Co.^ Target Trustmark National Bank United Parcel Service Wal-Mart.Com^ Wal-Mart #2717 – Highway 49^
Wal-Mart #916 – Highway 98^ Wal-Mart #1-1168 – Columbia^ Wal-Mart #0887 – Petal^ Wachovia, a Wells Fargo Company William Carey University Williams^ Xcel Energy^ Zeon Chemicals*^
Employee Campaigns: Aldersgate Mission American Red Cross – South Central Mississippi Chapter Area Development Partnership Assurant Bank of America Big Brothers Big Sisters Boy Scouts of America – Pine Burr Area Council* CBS-22 Camp Shelby The Carpenter’s Helper Central Sunbelt Federal Credit Union Child Abuse Prevention Center Children’s Center for Communication and Development Citizens National Bank City of Hattiesburg Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) Comcast Cable Copy Cats Printing Dillard’s Dixie Electric Power Association Domestic Abuse Family Shelter, Inc. D.R.E.A.M. of Hattiesburg DuBard School for Language Disorders ExxonMobil The Family Y The First* Forrest County Forrest County Schools Forrest General Hospital*+ Girl Scouts of Greater Mississippi Grand Bank Green Eye Institute Hancock Bank Hattiesburg Area Habitat for Humanity Hattiesburg Clinic*+ Hattiesburg Coca-Cola Bottling Company Hattiesburg Paper Company Hattiesburg Public Schools+
IBM L.I.F.E. of South Mississippi Lamar County Lamar County Schools+ Leaf River Cellulose+ Lumberton Public Schools Manpower MegaGate Broadband Mississippi Employment Security Commission Motorola Nicholson and Company O’Reilly Auto Parts Payless Shoe Source Perry County Schools Petal School District Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources Presto-X/Dunagin Pest Control PriorityOne Bank R³SM (Recover, Rebuild, Restore Southeast Mississippi) Richton Public Schools Roberts Company The Salvation Army Shafer Center for Crisis Intervention South Mississippi Children’s Center South Mississippi State Hospital Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative* Southern Bone and Joint Specialists Turner Industries USA Funds United Way of Southeast Mississippi Staff The University of Southern Mississippi+ Wesley Medical Center*+ Willmut Gas
Corporate Gifts: Christian Services, Inc. Citizens Bank Flathau’s Fine Catering H.L. Jones and Son Funeral Home Herzog CPA Company Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home Hunt Insurance Agency Illinois Tool Works Jones and Company Newell Paper Company New York Life Oak Grove Learning Center Panama Forestry Equipment Parker’s Landscape Service Perry Office Machines R. Jones and Associates Westminster Presbyterian Church
Other Gifts: Hattiesburg Area Association of Realtors Qdoba Mexican Grill
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