Our Impact

LOCAL SNAPSHOT

Improving lives in our community by cultivating partnerships

From strengthening local resilience to advancing health, youth opportunity, and financial security, we’re working towards a future where every person in Forrest, Lamar, Marion, and Perry counties can reach their full potential.

31,000 people were

served by a United Way
program, partner agency,
or grant in 2025.
 

Youth Opportunity

  • 36,000 books distributed to children from birth - 8th grade
  • 810 children provided early childhood learning opportunities
  • 732 children with special needs provided quality education services
  • 327students provided college, career, & workforce development experience

Financial Security

  • 36,000 books distributed to children from birth - 8th grade
  • 810 children provided early childhood learning opportunities
  • 732 children with special needs provided quality education services
  • 327students provided college, career, & workforce development experience

Healthy Community

  • 36,000 books distributed to children from birth - 8th grade
  • 810 children provided early childhood learning opportunities
  • 732 children with special needs provided quality education services
  • 327students provided college, career, & workforce development experience

Community Resiliency

  • 36,000 books distributed to children from birth - 8th grade
  • 810 children provided early childhood learning opportunities
  • 732 children with special needs provided quality education services
  • 327students provided college, career, & workforce development experience