2013-2014 ANNUAL REPORT
FROM THE BOARD CHAIRMAN I consider it a privilege to have served this past year as chairman of the board of directors of United Way of Southeast Mississippi. I truly believe in Susan Slaughter our mission of Board Chairman improving lives Hattiesburg Clinic by leading and mobilizing the caring power of Southeast Mississippi. At United Way, we remain committed to our strategic focus and continue to use a community impact model for allocation of funds. This allows our funds distribution committee to build recommendations based on our four focus areas of education, health, financial stability and support services. We believe that following this model of allocation allows United Way to have the greatest impact on our community. In 2013, United Way was successful in leading the effort to become an Excel By 5 Certified Early Childhood Community. Our efforts to impact early childhood education will continue under United Way’s leadership. United Way is dedicated to enabling children and youth to learn, grow and reach their full potential.
has proven to be successful for United Way over the years. Thank you in advance to those who support this project each year by purchasing tickets. Although we experienced a transition in leadership this past year, a search committee comprised of former United Way board presidents, partner agency directors and United Way volunteers is working diligently to find the next United Way director. The board has also made a recommendation to change the title of the executive director to president/ CEO, a title that is more in line with other United Way organizations globally. Let me also assure you the financial condition of your United Way is strong. We continue to embrace the role of being good stewards of the gifts received each year. We also have a strong staff with excellent skill sets. Renita, Brooke and Amanda, along with Interim Director Mike Collins, truly make a positive difference each day in the operations and community relationships of United Way. We are poised for growth and deeper community impact under the leadership of this team. I would like to thank the volunteer board of directors who have the best interest of our investors and partner agencies at heart. I am thankful for the time and commitment this group of outstanding community members has made in the mission and work of United Way.
United Way has made efforts to provide financial stability through the Friends for Financial Freedom program. This past year, the program offered financial literacy classes and helped clients pursue their goals of owning a home, obtaining an education or opening a business. Friends for Financial Freedom, along with BancorpSouth and The First, offered match savings opportunities for low-to-moderate income individuals/families to increase their financial stability through the purchase of an asset. Many people have benefited from this worthwhile program.
We are grateful for the hard work of our partner agencies and the important difference they make each day. The United Way board enjoyed the presentations and testimonials from agencies throughout the year like the Shafer Center for Crisis Intervention, Aldersgate Mission and South Mississippi Children’s Center. These are the types of visits and relationships that keep us focused on our mission. While the actual needs in Hattiesburg continue, your United Way, along with our community partner agencies, have made significant strides in improving the lives of many in our community.
The 12th Annual Home Sweet Home Raffle will kick-off in summer of 2014. This year’s raffle will feature two options for the winning ticket holder: a home in Bellegrass subdivision or $100,000 cash. Having raised over $1 million since inception, this project
Please accept my sincere and heartfelt thanks to all investors, both individuals and local businesses. Your financial commitments and volunteer hours serving United Way and our partner agencies and programs display the great impact we can have when we IMAGINE!
UNITED WAY’S COMMUNITY IMPACT FUNDS IN 2013-2014 EDUCATION Aldersgate Mission $21,109 Big Brothers Big Sisters $20,838 of the Pine Belt Boy Scouts of America, $66,112 Pine Burr Area Council Children’s Center for Communication $76,297 and Development DuBard School for Language $102,084 Disorders Girl Scouts of Greater Mississippi $21,740 The Salvation Army $65,133 United Way’s Education Programs $35,089
FINANCIAL STABILITY The Carpenter’s Helper $21,089 Friends for Financial Freedom $100,000 Hattiesburg Area Habitat $34,592 for Humanity R³SM $53,746
The Carpenter’s Helper helped over 100 people with home repairs last year.
SUPPORT SERVICES American Red Cross Christian Services
$58,608 $77,875
78 children improved their reading scores thanks to a United Way program at Aldersgate Mission.
HEALTH The Arc $83,225 Domestic Abuse Family Shelter $55,955 D.R.E.A.M. $9,598 The Family YMCA $42,398 of Southeast Mississippi Pinebelt Association for $21,042 Families Shafer Center for Crisis $72,115 Intervention South Mississippi Children’s $62,541 Center 107 children in the Champion’s Challenge program at The Family Y, funded by United Way, improved their fitness levels and learned about healthy lifestyles. Christian Services fed over 143,000 meals last year to hungry people in our community.
Outside Agency Designations Other UW Program Funding Total Agency and Program Funding United Way Worldwide Fee Administrative and Campaign Expenses
$27,537 $3,077 $1,131,800 $13,916 $378,805
TOTAL ALLOCATIONS / EXPENSES $1,524,521
2013-2014 CAMPAIGN United Way of Southeast Mississippi was proud to announce that our community donated $1,278,319 during the 2013-2014 Campaign. Way to go, Southeast Mississippi! Your generosity will help thousands of others improve their lives in the areas of education, financial stability and health. It will also aid those in need of emergency services. This year’s Campaign Chair Russ Hendley appreciated the work and support of our many volunteers and donors. “United Way means so much to so many here in our community, and it has certainly meant a great deal to me and my family through the years,” Hendley said. “It has been my pleasure to serve as this year’s campaign chair. I want to thank all our area businesses, our volunteers and all our individual donors who have stepped up in some really tough economic times to make this year’s campaign a success. Please know that our local agencies appreciate your support and that your donation dollars will help make a difference in Southeast Mississippi.” Hendley also expressed his thanks to this year’s Campaign Cabinet for their leadership efforts. The Cabinet members were: Billy Browning, Pacesetters; Tracie Fowler, businesses; Valencia Williamson, community businesses; Greg Thrash, industries; Shawn Harris, professionals; Joy Yates, healthcare; James Bacchus, education; Sheriff Danny Rigel, public service; Chris and Bob Heath and Pam and Benny Waddle, Grand Givers Society; Jeanette and Tom Price, retirees; Kim Newell, agencies; and Nancy Carpenter, communications. After this year’s campaign wrapped up, many organizations were recognized at United Way’s annual meeting for their great efforts. The Award of Excellence winners had admirable employee participation rates of 95% or more. These organizations are Aldersgate Mission; American Red Cross; Area Development Partnership; BancorpSouth; Big Brothers Big Sisters; Boy Scouts, Pine Burr Area Council; Copy Cats Printing; DREAM of Hattiesburg; Girl Scouts of Greater Mississippi; Hattiesburg Area Habitat for Humanity; Hunt-Southland Refinery; R³SM; Rain CII; The Salvation Army; Shafer Center for Crisis Intervention; and SouthGroup Insurance. We are grateful for these workplace campaigns and their terrific participation!
Oak Grove Lower Elementary Principal Kristina Pollard prepares to be dunked in front of the students for United Way!
All-Star Campaign awards were presented to campaigns that went the extra mile with special efforts or revitalized leadership. The All-Stars were: The Children’s Center for Communication and Development, Dixie Electric Power Association, The First, Hattiesburg Area Habitat for Humanity, Lamar County Schools, Mississippi Power, Petal School District, Regions, Shafer Center for Crisis Intervention, Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative, Southern Bone and Joint Specialists and Trustmark National Bank. Great work, All-Stars! “Top Ten” honors for campaigns raising the most money this year went to (in order of largest amount raised): Hattiesburg Clinic, Forrest General Hospital, Georgia-Pacific Leaf River Cellulose, The University of Southern Mississippi, Regions, Hattiesburg Public Schools, BancorpSouth, Mississippi Power, Lamar County Schools and Zeon Chemicals. Thank you, Top Ten! United Way also would like to thank our Pacesetter organizations, which started the campaign with great momentum. The Pacesetter organizations were Anderson Design Center, BancorpSouth, Christian Services, Dixie Electric Power Association, Forrest General Hospital, Hattiesburg Area Habitat for Humanity, Hattiesburg Clinic, Mississippi Power, Regions, Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative and Zeon Chemicals.
2013-2014 COMMUNITY INVESTMENT PARTNERS Services provided in 2013-2014
EDUCATION Aldersgate Mission 601.544.8141
Aldersgate Mission, a ministry of Main Street United Methodist Church since 1972, serves more than 145 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. The agency, through partnerships with The University of Southern Mississippi, William Carey University, Hawkins Elementary School, Baby University, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and many others, offers programs to help children develop appropriate social skills, maximize graduation rates, aid with academics, maximize leadership potential, teach compassion, build self-confidence, deter children from potential gang affliation, explore talent, build character and promote spiritual growth. Total served in 2013 - 78 Maximum served daily - 45
United Way’s Investment: United Way dollars funded the the Compass Learning literacy program. The Impact of Your Investment: 78 students improved their reading scores through this program, and they now have a better chance to excel in school and graduate high school.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Pine Belt 601.596.3488 • 601.408.3629 • www.bbbsms.org
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Pine Belt 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” (adult) is to be a friend to a “LITTLE” (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 programs: the community-based program and the site-based program. Big Brothers Big Sisters has two offices to serve the greater Pine Belt area. Total number served in 2013 - 316 Children on waiting list in 2013 - 27
United Way’s Investment: United Way supported the community and site-based mentoring programs in Hattiesburg and Petal. The Impact of Your Investment: “Littles” in the program felt safer, more important and closer to their mentors after one year of being matched with their “Bigs.” These children perform better in school and will grow to become more confident individuals and more productive citizens.
Boy Scouts of America (Pine Burr Area Council) 601.582.2326 • www.pineburrbsa.org
Provides service for 17 counties in Southeast/South Mississippi. Offers a year-round 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. Total youth served in area in 2013 - 5,472 Cub Scouts - 2,891 Boy Scouts - 2,174 Venture Scouts - 264 Explorer Scouts - 143 Volunteers - 3,013 Participants in Scoutreach - 742 Scouts earning rank of Eagle Scout - 89 Eagle Scouts in Scoutreach division - 8 (79 Eagle Scouts in division since 1999)
United Way’s Investment: United Way funds were used for the Scoutreach program, which provides underprivileged youth the opportunity to participate in Scouting. The Impact of Your Investment: Children are developing to their full potential, growing in a safe and healthy environment that promotes learning. Scouts earning the rank of Eagle Scout are motivated to finish high school and attend college.
The Children’s Center for Communication and Development 601.266.5222 • www.usm.edu/childrenscenter
Provides speech and language therapy, special education, audiology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, behavior management, auditory-verbal therapy and parent education for for infants, toddlers and preschoolers with disabilities. Select Center staff serve on the Forrest General Hospital NICU follow-up team, providing developmental screenings, parent education and referrals to other services. 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 2013 - 422 Enrollment, therapy and evaluations - 202 Consultations/referrals - 220
United Way’s Investment: United Way helped fund services to preschool children with disabilities in communication and development, including education, therapy and special materials and equipment. The Impact of Your Investment: Hundreds of children and families received intensive early intervention services, including over 100 children and over 100 family members who received individualized therapy, education and support services. The children’s skills improve, including the ability to communicate and explore their environment, enabling them to enroll in traditional school districts after graduating from the Center. The parents’ confidence in raising a child with a disability improves, enabling them to continue to be advocates for their children.
DuBard School for Language Disorders 601.266.5223 • www.usm.edu/dubard
The DuBard School for Language Disorders provides an 11-month program that offers
intensive multisensory 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 2012-2013 School Year - 565 Enrollment, therapy and evaluations in 2012-13 school year - 208 Consultations/referrals - 357
United Way’s Investment: United Way funds helped provide services to children with speech, language, hearing and reading disorders. The Impact of Your Investment: Students improved their oral and written language skills, enabling them to transition back to traditional school districts. This increases academic achievement and, thus, school success and employability in adulthood.
Girl Scouts of Greater Mississippi
601.582.1455 • www.gsgms.org The Girl Scout mission is to build girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. The Girl Scout Leadership Experience enables girls in grades K-12 to develop the values and skills they need to take leadership roles in a changing global society. Served in 2012-2013 Forrest County - 391 girls Lamar County - 364 girls Perry County - 28 girls Girls - 52; Adults - 6
United Way’s Investment: United Way dollars funded in-school troop activities for underserved girls in Forrest, Lamar and Perry counties. The Impact of Your Investment: Girl Scouts develop a strong sense of self and gain practical life skills. They are better able to solve problems, take on leadership roles, learn to make healthy life choices and motivated to perform well in school.
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. Boys and Girls Club Program Educational Sessions - 576 Recreational Sessions - 960 Total members - 136
United Way’s Investment: United Way funds were used to support the activities of The Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club. The Impact of Your Investment: The club members, whose grades are above the state average for club members, are encouraged to finish high school, attend college and become productive citizens.
Additional Education Programs
United Way led Hattiesburg’s efforts in becoming an Excel By 5 Certified Early Childhood Community.
FINANCIAL STABILITY The Carpenter’s Helper
601.408.9026 • 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 2013 - 32 Forrest County - 29 Lamar County - 2 Perry County - 1 People impacted by home repairs - 103
United Way’s Investment: United Way dollars were directed toward home repair projects for the elderly and disabled in Forrest, Lamar and Perry counties. The Impact of Your Investment: The long term impact for the homeowner, in addition to safe, sanitary and secure housing; better health; and independence are the financial benefits of home weatherization and repairs and increased value in the home.
Friends for Financial Freedom*
Friends for Financial Freedom, a United Way of Southeast Mississippi sponsored initiative, worked to build a continuum of services that encouraged and supported prosperity for financially challenged citizens. The program offered services that provided families the means to become self-sufficient and improve their quality of life. Friends for Financial Freedom helped people achieve a greater sense of community ownership. Asset development helped low-income families enter the economic mainstream and become more vital community members. Total Served in 2013 - 317 Real Cents Money Management class graduates - 80 Long-term case management - 45 Actively Saving IDA program participants - 37 Community Workshops - 237 people served; 17 workshops held
United Way’s Investment: United Way provided funding to cover the operational expenses of the program. The Impact of Your Investment: Dozens of individuals and families were able to obtain economic stability by finding a balance between income and expenses. Some became homeowners thanks to the IDA matched savings program. *not funded in 2014-2015
Hattiesburg Area Habitat for Humanity 601.582.4663 • www.hattiesburghabitat.org
Helps low-income families in need by building 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 2013, Habitat continued its partnership with Friends for Financial Freedom to provide two Individual Development Account grants. The recipients each saved $1,000, and their savings were matched four to one, giving them $5,000 each to purchase their very own home! Additionally, four of Habitat’s partner families are working with Friends for Financial Freedom to help them become successful homeowners once they close on their mortgage. Total Homes Built in 2013 - 2 Total Homes Repaired in 2013 - 2 Total family members assisted - 6 Adults - 4; Children - 2
United Way’s Investment: United Way dollars helped complete the construction of two Habitat homes. The Impact of Your Investment: Whether through a new home or needed home repairs, the need for adequate housing in our community is being addressed. Through financial counseling required of partner families, more people are becoming financially literate.
R³SM (Recover, Rebuild, Restore Southeast Mississippi) 601.544.5115 • www.r3sm.org
The mission of R³SM is to coordinate recovery services designed to alleviate suffering and stress for the people of Forrest, Lamar and Perry counties who have unmet needs due to the occurrence of a disaster. R³SM’s primary focus is to support efforts to repair and rebuild homes and lives beginning with the most vulnerable first, including the elderly, disabled, single parents with minor-aged children, as well as evacuees from other hurricane impacted states. Additionally, as resources permit, families eligible to receive R³SM’s services in its defined vulnerable population group who have extreme housing needs (not related to disaster damage), and limited ability to alter their condition, will be considered for assistance. This aspect of future assistance will be accomplished in collaboration with non-profit, faith-based and governmental entities with similar goals designed to eradicate the existence of unsafe, unlivable, undesirable housing in Southeast Mississippi. In 2013, R³SM provided case management services to 6,289 clients who had no disaster recovery plan and no hope for a solution to their housing, job and other basic life needs. Case managers were able to assist them in establishing a written recovery plan. In many cases, they were able to successfully advocate and assist them in meeting their unmet needs. This was a collaborative effort with other state non-profits and the local faith-based community. Our capacity to provide structure for disaster services equated to accessing $945,782.42 in volunteer labor and funded materials for repairs and rebuilds. Total served in 2013 - 6,289 Forrest County - 2,267 Lamar County - 722 Perry County - 35 Marion County - 597 Other Counties - 2,668 Volunteers in 2013 - 1,818 (R³SM: 410; Volunteer Hattiesburg: 1,408) Volunteer hours - 24,737 hours: 4547,677 (R³SM: 13,029; Volunteer Hattiesburg: 11,708)
United Way’s Investment: United Way funds helped with operational expenses to assist this long-term disaster recovery program as it coordinates home repairs and re-builds. The Impact of Your Investment: Victims of natural disaster, most recently the February 2013 tornado, received case management services, coordination of monetary funds, materials and volunteer labor to contact over 1,200 families and directly assist more than 200 families. These victims received the long-term assistance to “get back on their feet” and become more financially stable.
HEALTH The Arc
601.583.4251 • www.hattiesburgarc.com
The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes. In addition, The Arc provides information and referral to broaden community knowledge, acceptance of and interaction with people with mental disabilities. The Arc provides services to this population and their families through such programs as After-School Child Care (state licensed), Men’s Respite, Women’s Respite, Weekend at The Arc (respite for individuals with disabilities that require the services of a nurse), Friends Night at The Arc, Summer Adventures, Mother’s Day Out and adult activities, such as dances. The Arc also participates in a special buddy program developed to provide “buddies” for children with disabilites. The Arc also offers comprehensive recreational programs in its multi-purpose facility and a “Rise and Shine” daytime program for adult clients. Total served in 2013 - 13,758 Forrest County - 7,237 Lamar County - 5,950 Perry County - 80 Other Counties - 491
United Way’s Investment: United Way funds were directed toward educational and recreational activities for special needs youth and adults including respites and summer programming. The Impact of Your Investment: Physical activities and social interaction improve the health and overall quality of life for individuals with mental disabilities.
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 housed in Hattiesburg shelter - 127; Women - 67; Children - 60 Total housed in Laurel shelter - 82; Women - 38; Children - 44 Crisis calls answered - 1,918 After-care case management - 15 Non-residential counseling - 24 Children receiving therapeutic childcare - 104 Victim Advocacy Program - 125 Domestic Violence Intervention Program - 8
Referrals for women - 896 Referrals for children - 462 Educational programs - 239 Media contacts provided - 73 Volunteers trained - 40 Volunteer service hours - 1,983
United Way’s Investment: United Way funds were used for the daily operation of the Hattiesburg shelter, counseling and support services, victim advocacy, public education, special services for children and case management. The Impact of Your Investment: Hundreds of victims have their immediate needs met, and the after-care case management assists victims in avoiding their abusive environments in the future, allowing them to lead much healthier lives.
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.” DREAM of Hattiesburg provides a tutoring program Monday through Thursday from 3:30-5:30 p.m. with a monthly parent component. Total served in 2013 with United Way funding - 62
United Way’s Investment: United Way dollars went toward after-school tutoring, substance abuse prevention activities and youth leadership development programs. The Impact of Your Investment: DREAM’s tutoring program helped 25 students improve their grades. Students who perform well in school are less likely to abuse drugs, thus allowing them to lead healthier lifestyles. The Parent Program engaged 15 parents in educational activities that taught them how to assist their families in living healthy lives.
The Family YMCA of Southeast Mississippi 601.583.4000 • www.ymcasems.org
The Family YMCA promotes youth development, healthy living and social responsibility within our mission to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all. The Y is 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 and health and wellness. 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, responsibility and faith. The Family YMCA is committed to helping people grow in spirit, mind and body, regardless of financial circumstances and will never turn anyone away due to an inability to pay. The Family YMCA continues to identify the needs of our population as it builds strong kids, strong families and strong communities. Total Served in 2013 - 23,592 Forrest County - 16,445 Lamar County - 6,012 Perry County - 376 Other Counties - 759
United Way’s Investment: In 2013, United Way funded healthy lifestyle programming at The Y. The Impact
of Your Investment: 107 children participated in the Champion’s Challenge program geared toward the improvement of health and wellbeing. The fitness levels of the children improved from the start to the end of the program.
Pinebelt Association for Families 601.582.0909 • www.paffpetal.org
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, educational forums, physical fitness programs especially for grandparents and a psycho-educational summer program for grandchildren ages 5-16. Special services are available to grandparents over 55 years old. Also offers free monthly activities for grandparent families. 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.” United Way also supports increased access to healthy foods for poverty-level senior adults through the East Jerusalem Farmer’s Market and its associated activities. Total served in 2013 - 385 Forrest County - 222 Perry County - 5 Other Counties - 158
United Way’s Investment: United Way dollars funded the Relatives as Parents program, which allows grandfamilies to participate in nutritional and educational activities. The Impact of Your Investment: Through these programs, grandparents have become healthier, more informed and better caregivers. Poverty-level senior adults have increased access to healthy foods.
Shafer Center for Crisis Intervention 601.264.7777 • www.shafercenter.info
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 2013 - 296 direct service recipients Children - 120; Adults - 176 Females - 222; Males - 74 Homicide co-victims - 25 Suicide survivors served - 50 Follow-up contacts - 1,000+ Court support - 22 Sexual assault primary victims - 129 Sexual assault secondary victims - 92 Crisis line calls - 400 Support group participants - 50 Information packets provided - 30
United Way’s Investment: With the help of United Way funding, victims of trauma received important services
such as a 24-hour crisis line, counseling and other support. Survivors of homicide and suicide also received services. The Impact of Your Investment: When tragic situations occur, victims are assisted in minimizing the negative impact of sexual violence, homicide and suicide. This allows them move forward and lead productive lives with a healthier mental and emotional state.
South Mississippi Children’s Center 1.800.635.9056 • www.mchscares.org
Provides a safe, homelike refuge for youth ages 9-20 who are abused, neglected, runaway and/or homeless. Community sponsor for Project Safe Place. Provides 24-hour admissions and crisis line for runaway, homeless or in-crisis youth. Total served in 2013 - 229 Forrest County - 43 Lamar County - 13 Marion County - 5 Other Counties - 168 Bed days utilized - 2,961 Hours of outreach and aftercare - 77.50 Total Safe Place calls - 23 Total Safe Place calls housed - 28 Total served in outreach - 4,714
United Way’s Investment: United Way helped 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 SafePlace. The Impact of Your Investment: 175 children in crisis situations were able to receive shelter and counseling from abusive or troubled home environments. The children’s immediate, emergency needs are met; and they are provided with a temporary safe, stable home, which increases the children’s social, academic, mental and physical wellbeing.
SUPPORT SERVICES American Red Cross
601.582.8151 • www.redcross.org/mississippi
Helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies such as disasters and medical emergencies. Provides emergency communication to members of the Armed Forces. Provides a variety of community services, volunteer and service-learning opportunities. Emergency Services: Single-family fires - $250,251 in financial assistance to 2,598 clients Forrest County - $36,445 to 198 clients Lamar County - $14,291 to 74 clients Perry County - $6,114 to 24 clients Other South MS Counties - $193,401 to 2,302 clients Service to the Armed Forces: Military families receiving emergency communications - 1,358 Soldiers receiving Red Cross briefings - 12,771 Health and Safety Aquatics/Water Safety courses taught to 565 students CPR/First Aid courses taught to 4,198 students
United Way’s Investment: United Way provided funds for disaster preparation and response services, emergency
relief services, armed forces emergency services and health and safety classes. The Impact of Your Investment: Emergency needs following a disaster can be met when the time arises in our community.
Christian Services, Inc.
601.582.5683 • www.christianserve.org
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 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. Total meals served in 2013 - 143,170 Daily meals served - 550 daily Meals on Wheels served - 61,646 Emergency assistance provided to 1,263 families (2,823 total family members) Special disaster assistance provided to 554 additional families (1,588 individuals) Food distributed to other ministries/ agencies - 433,000 lbs. to 15 ministries/ agencies Residential recovery treatment - 60 men (3,942 nights) Placements to other Christian recovery centers - 8 men; 2 women Thrift store shoppers - 23,000 Job interview outfits provided- 30 Holiday dinners - 2,357 (Thanksgiving); 791 (Christmas) One Harvest boxes - 1,126 boxes to families from 5 counties Yule care baskets - 169 families (386 family members) Special Events (Birthday Party for Jesus, Back-to-School Rally and Easter Fun Day) 1,000
United Way’s Investment: United Way funds were directed to the feeding services, which include the Soup Kitchen, Compassion Van, Meals on Wheels and One Harvest programs. The Impact of Your Investment: Thousands of hungry people were fed through the feeding programs at Christian Services. In addition to the obvious physical nourishment, when people are not hungry, they also have better self image and more hope for the future.
Our mission is to improve lives by leading and mobilizing the caring power of Southeast Mississippi.
2013-2014 VOLUNTEERS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Susan Slaughter, Board Chairman, Hattiesburg Clinic Russ Hendley, Campaign Chair, Hattiesburg Coca-Cola Bottling Company Billy Browning, Pacesetter/Assistant Campaign Chair, Mississippi Power Company Karen Griffis, Secretary/Treasurer & Finance Chair, Regions Susan Yarrow, Funds Distribution Chair, Hattiesburg Clinic
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Susan Slaughter, Board Chairman, Hattiesburg Clinic Allen Anderson, Anderson Design Center James Bacchus, Hattiesburg Public Schools Julia Brown, Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources* Billy Browning, Mississippi Power Company Clyde Bryant, State Farm Insurance* Jana Bryant, Georgia-Pacific Leaf River Cellulose Sam Buchanan, Mississippi Center for Legal Services Dave Bush, The First Nancy Carpenter, Forrest General Hospital Home Care and Hospice Nadine Coleman, Petal School District* Mary Moore Conville, Conville & Conville Troy Daniels, Forrest General Hospital Andrew Ellard, City of Hattiesburg* Tracie Fowler, Hattiesburg American Roman Galey, SouthGroup Insurance Bill Granberry, Richton Bank and Trust Mary Dayne Gregg, Retired Karen Griffis, Regions John Griffith, Regions* Terrell Grindle, Nicholson & Company Russ Hendley, Hattiesburg Coca-Cola Bottling Company Dr. Eddie Holloway, The University of South-
Nancy Carpenter, Communications Chair, Forrest General Hospital Home Care and Hospice Troy Daniels, Personnel Chair, Forrest General Hospital Jason Lee, Community Impact Chair, Mississippi Power Company Richard Topp, Audit Committee Chair, Nicholson & Company John Griffith, Past President, Regions
ern Mississippi* Wren Hood, Hood Companies Dr. Scott Hummel, William Carey University Becky Hurston, Lamar County Schools* Nicole Jones, After School Academics & Arts Program Jason Lee, Mississippi Power Company Mike Neuendorf, Wesley Medical Center Sarah Newton, Albert & Associates Gene Owens, Owens Business Machines Mike Ratliff, Johnson, Hall and Ratliff, PLLC Janice Robinson, Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative Marcus Robinson, Magnolia State Bank Wes Rouse, BancorpSouth Kemi Simmons, Grand Bank for Savings* Willie B. Sims, Jr., Willie Sims, CPA, PLLC Joe Stevens, Wise, Carter, Child & Carraway Greg Thrash, Johnson Controls Richard Topp, Nicholson & Company Leigh Ann Underwood, Southern Bone and Joint Specialists Dave Ware, Southern Anesthesia and Walthall Development Jim Wild, Regions Valencia Williamson, Area Development Partnership Dora Willis, Community Volunteer Susan Yarrow, Hattiesburg Clinic * Term expired March 31, 2014 or earlier
CAMPAIGN CABINET Russ Hendley, Campaign Chair, Hattiesburg Coca-Cola Bottling Company Billy Browning, Pacesetter/Assistant Campaign Chair, Mississippi Power Company Greg Thrash, Industry Chair, Johnson Controls Tracie Fowler, Business Chair, Hattiesburg American Valencia Williamson, Community Business Chair, Area Development Partnership Shawn Harris, Professionals Chair, Trustmark National Bank James Bacchus, Education Chair, Hattiesburg Public School District Joy Yates, Healthcare Chair, Hattiesburg Clinic Sheriff Danny Rigel, Public Service Chair, Lamar County Kim Newell, Agencies Chair, Shafer Center for Crisis Intervention Chris and Bob Heath, Grand Givers Society Co-Chairs, Hattiesburg Clinic Pam and Benny Waddle, Grand Givers Society Co-Chairs, Pearl River Community College/ BancorpSouth Jeanette and Tom Price, Retirees Chairs, Retired Nancy Carpenter, Communications Chair, Forrest General Hospital Home Care and Hospice
COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE Nancy Carpenter, Chair, Forrest General Hospital Home Care and Hospice Samantha Andrus, Hattiesburg Clinic Emily Bond, Community Volunteer Jana Bryant, Georgia-Pacific Leaf River Cellulose Kathy Bullock, Hattiesburg American Megan Burkes, The University of Southern Mississippi Foundation Leigh Canoy, Forrest General Hospital Dan Davis, Southern Pines Electric Power Association Brooke Gortmaker, Wells Fargo Financial Advisors Will Harvey, Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative
Bill Hickman, Community Volunteer Catherine Lott, DuBard School for Language Disorders Linda Nary, Community Bank Zach Rigby, Regions Katie Townsend, WHLT-TV
FUNDS DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE Susan Yarrow, Chair, Hattiesburg Clinic Lora Anderson, Zeon Chemicals David Arnold, Retired James Bacchus, Hattiesburg Public School District Ione Bond, Retired Carlos Brown, BancorpSouth Celeste Brown, South Mississippi Planning and Development District Julia Brown, Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources Dave Bush, The First Patrick Calomese, Mississippi Power Company Kassie Coleman, Forrest County District Attorney’s Office Nadine Coleman, Petal School District Judi Collins, Community Volunteer Mary Moore Conville, Conville & Conville Annette Davenport, A&B Express Products Wendy Farrell, Community Volunteer Tracie Fowler, Hattiesburg American Tina Gibbs, BancorpSouth Mary Dayne Gregg, Retired Shawn Harris, Trustmark National Bank Debbie Haskin, The University of Southern Mississippi Wren Hood, Hood Companies Carolyn Karlovich, Lowe’s Jarred King, Merchants Food Service Demaris Lee, ServiceMaster of Petal Marcia Line, Lamar County Education Foundation Cornell Nelson, Johnson Controls LaSandra Pace, Forrest General Hospital Pam Peterman, BancorpSouth Dr. Steve Ramp, Westminster Presbyterian Church Julie Russum, Hattiesburg Clinic Kemi Simmons, Grand Bank for Savings Elaine Temple, First Continental Leasing, BancorpSouth
2013-2014 LEADERSHIP DONORS ALEXIS DE TOCQUEVILLE SOCIETY Gifts of $10,000 or more
One anonymous donor Carolyn and Warren Hood The Betty Reuben Kendrick Conservatorship Trust
PLATINUM SOCIETY Gifts from $5,000 to $9,999
Lance and Marcia Line Thad and Gerry Waites
DIAMOND SOCIETY Gifts from $2,500 to $4,999
Dr. Theodore and Anita Gail Atkinson Deborah and Keith Barrett David and Judy Burckel John and Della Faust C. D. and Ruby Galey Glenn and Gayle Galey Dr. Hilton L. Gillespie, Jr. Neal and Karen Griffis Dr. and Mrs. Robert Heath Wren Hood Doug Jones Ed and Lynda Langton Morgan and Angela McCarty Katie Rose McClendon Duane and Jo Ann Raanes Dr. and Mrs. Glenn B. Ruffin Bill and Marcella Strong Mary Margaret Tatum LTC and Col Frederick and Sheila Varnado Dr. and Mrs. Alphonso Willis
STERLING SOCIETY Gifts from $1,500 to $2,499
Jeff and Nina Allen James and Cecilia Bacchus Fran and Gene Carothers Mike and Judi Collins Mr. and Mrs. Jim Compton Dr. and Mrs. Dean Cromartie Larry and Beth Davis Tom Duff Quenyatta Echols-Williams C.T. Finnegan Dr. and Mrs. Creed Fox Drs. Sarah Morgan and Les Goff Dr. and Mrs. William H. Gullung, III
Dr. Harry Halliwell Mr. and Mrs. William Highsmith Dr. and Mrs. Bo Hrom Mr. and Mrs. Joey Hurston Dr. Frances A. Karnes Dan and Dr. Vicki Kibodeaux Terry and Jan Lacy Paul and Sherry Laughlin Mr. and Mrs. Holt McMullan Andy and Stace Mercier Hayden and Janet Mitchell Deborah and Steve Moore Brenda and Gene Owens Louis and Shirley Pace Cindy Pennington Robert and Charlene Robbins Marcus Robinson Dr. and Mrs. Douglas Rouse Mickey and Carol Ryan Robert and Amy Sevier Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Shemper Dr. and Mrs. J. Larry Smith Howard and Suzanne Stroud Tommy and Martha Thornton Richard and Debra Topp Georgia M. Wahl, M.D. Kay Warren Dr. Greer and Mrs. Sandy Whitacre Dr. and Mrs. Denis Wiesenburg Jim and Toni Wild Dawson and Brenda Wilkerson Dr. Suyon Rhee and Young Yu
CRYSTAL SOCIETY Gifts from $1,000 to $1,499
Ten anonymous donors Mr. and Mrs. Alex H. Agnew Dr. Julian Allen Mr. and Mrs. Mickey G. Allen Lora M. Anderson Diane Ashley Dr. and Mrs. Kirk Banquer Dr. and Mrs. Rocco Barbieri Stephen and Dawn Beam Bob and Kathy Beisner Babs Faulk and John Blanks Hugh Bolton Tom and Shelly Brabston Garry and Mary Breland Jerome and Celeste Brown Billy and Sherra Browning Dave Bush Margaret Buttross-Brinegar Nancy and Michael Carpenter
Drs. Barbara and George Carter Judy Mixon Collins and Jack Collins Rick and Lisa Conn Ward and Mary Moore Conville Mark and Jennifer Crosby Leisa Flynn and Robert Cunningham Mr. and Mrs. Troy Daniels Ms. Martha Dearman L. Andrew Dews, CPA Mayor and Mrs. Johnny DuPree Dr. Cynthia Easterling Tommy and Dolores Fairley Wendy and Steven Farrell Lee and Linda Fedric Dr. Nollie Felts Jerry Fenton Mr. and Mrs. L.Y. Foote, Jr. Joey and Ashley Ford David and Janet Gallaspy Greg and Amy Garraway Dr. John Gaudet Dr. and Mrs. Jerry Q. Gilder Jayne and George Gillespie Mr. and Mrs. Bill Granberry Dr. and Mrs. Dennis L. Granberry Dr. James W. Griffin, Jr. John Griffith and Linda Boutwell-Griffith Mickey Harrison Barry and Linda Haywood Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Heinmiller Lawrence Heintz Dr. Wendell Helveston Russ and Jean Hendley Nathan Hensarling Arlis Hicks Jimmy Hopkins Brenda Housley Dr. and Mrs. Craig S. Howard Kinny and Kim Howell Milan and Stephanie B. Hoze Angela Huggins Carol and Skip Hughes Wayne and Terri Hughes Scott and Starr Hummel Todd and Jennifer Jackson Gwen James Anita and David Johnson Jeff and Rebekah Johnson Mark and Mona Jordan Dr. Tommy King and Mrs. Sandra King Steve and Regina Knight Pati Landrum Mark Leas David and Demaris Lee John and Gayle Lee Robert and Margaret Lochhead Mary M. Loughman DeeDee and Robert Lowery Drs. Alan and Melinda Lucas Aubrey and Ella Lucas
Charlie and Mary Pat Manogue Maureen K. Martin David and Carolyn Masters Victor and Shirley Mattson Mary Jo and Harry McArthur Daniel and Karen McCall George E. McGee, M.D. Mike and Marci McMahan Janet McMillan Frank and Peggy McWhorter Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Messer Doug and Rebecca Montague H.A. and Kay Moore Dr. Barry and Ann Morris Kari Nguyen Joseph and Jane O'Connell David and Sara Ann Owen Dr. Gregory R. and Kathy Owens Gwen Pate Denny and Debbie Patterson Meg and Joe Paul Doug and Pam Peterman Carl and Pat Peterson Don and Katherine Pittman Louis and Lou Ann Poynter Edward H. Purcell Mary Ann R. Purvis Justice Mike and Kathy Randolph Patricia S. Raulston Teresa Raybourn Susan and Carey Revels Dr. and Mrs. David Richardson Paul and Margaret Rocconi Wes and Traci Rouse Larry and Ka Russum Curt Redden and Petra Schneider-Redden Dr. Cathy Sessums Akbar and Ora Shaheed Deloris Slade Susan and Jay Slaughter DeLois and Lavon Smith Mr. and Mrs. W. Kenneth Stevens Mr. and Mrs. Mark Stockstill Rick and Vicki Taylor Ken and Elaine Temple Betty Thomas Patricia A. Thompson, FNP-BC Doris Vaughn Roy and Lincy Viator Benny and Pam Waddle Tracy and Terri Lynn Warden Drs. Joseph and Elizabeth Washburne Sarah and Ted Webb Dr. and Mrs. Clinton White Mr. and Mrs. Larry Winborne Lai Wong Chris L. Wooten Rod and Deborah Woullard Joy and Jason Yates Francis and Kathy Yadrick Zipple
2013-2014 CAMPAIGN PARTNERS EMPLOYEE CAMPAIGNS PLUS CORPORATE GIFT AT&T Anderson Design Center # BP America l BancorpSouth + l# Belk Best Buy Boardwalk Pipeline l Central Sunbelt Federal Credit Union Christian Services l# Citizens Bank Coldwell Banker, Don Nace, Inc. Realtors Comcast Cable Community Bank Dixie Electric Power Association *# Dr. Pepper/Seven-up Group Eli Lilly l Fluor Georgia-Pacific Leaf River Cellulose + Hancock Bank Hattiesburg American Hattiesburg Coca-Cola Bottling Company Hunt-Southland Refining l International Paper JC Penney Johnson Controls l Lowe’s Merchants Food Service Mississippi Power *+# Moore Funeral Home Nationwide Insurance l Rain CII Raymond James Financial Services Regions *+# Sam’s Club l South Mississippi Electric Power Association SouthGroup Insurance Spectra Energy l Stuart C. Irby Company l Target Truck Service and Equipment l Trustmark National Bank * UPS Walmart.Com l Walmart #887 – Petal l Walmart #916 – Highway 98 l Walmart #1168 – Columbia l Walmart #2717 – Highway 49 l Wesley Medical Center William Carey University Zeon Chemicals + l#
EMPLOYEE CAMPAIGNS 32° Abbott Labs Aldersgate Mission American Red Cross, South Mississippi Chapter Area Development Partnership Bank of America Big Brothers Big Sisters Boy Scouts, Pine Burr Area Council The Children’s Center for Communication and Development City of Hattiesburg City of Petal Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) Copy Cats Printing Deloitte Dillard’s Do It Best Corp. Domestic Abuse Family Shelter D.R.E.A.M. of Hattiesburg DuBard School for Language Disorders ExxonMobil The Family YMCA of Southeast Mississippi FedEx The First * Forrest County Forrest County Department of Human Services Forrest County Schools Forrest General Hospital +# Girl Scouts of Greater Mississippi Glaxo Smith Kline Grand Bank for Savings Green Eye Institute Hattiesburg Area Habitat for Humanity *# Hattiesburg Clinic +# Hattiesburg Convention and Tourism Commission Hattiesburg Paper Company Hattiesburg Public Schools + Johnson and Johnson Kohler Company Lamar County Lamar County Schools *+ Lumberton Public School District Magnolia State Bank Manpower MegaGate Broadband Neel-Schaffer Nicholson & Co. Nissan O’Reilly Auto Parts
Parsons Corporation Payless Shoe Source Pearl River Community College Perry County Schools Petal School District * Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources Presto-X PriorityOne Bank R³SM Richton Bank and Trust Richton School District The Salvation Army Shafer Center for Crisis Intervention * Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative*#
South Mississippi Children’s Center South Mississippi Planning and Development District South Mississippi State Hospital Southern Bone and Joint Specialists * Stion Turner Industries The University of Southern Mississippi +
* indicates All-Star campaign l indicates corporate dollar-for-dollar match + indicates Top Ten Campaign # indicates Pacesetter organization
2013-2014 CORPORATE GIFTS / SPECIAL EVENTS Bedford Care of Hattiesburg Herzog CPA Company Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home Hunt Insurance Agency McLeod and Associates Oak Grove Heating and Air Panama Forestry Equipment Parker’s Landscape Service
Process Control Solutions Scottrade State Farm Insurance University Baptist Church Vendworks Western Container Westminster Presbyterian Church
STAFF Mike Collins, Interim Executive Director
Renita Hatten, Finance and Administrative Coordinator
Brooke Bryan, Campaign/ Communications Associate
Amanda Lamb, Relationship Development Officer
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