Member Agencies 

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United Way for Jackson & George Counties funds 21 health and human service agencies with programs in the local community.  By giving to United Way, you are helping friends, families and neighbors in our community succceed in life and receive help when they need it most.

We all succeed when a child learns to read, a family learns money management skills and a person gains valuable job experience.  Your gift allows United Way to reach out a hand to one and influence the condition of all in your local community.

Below are the 21 member agencies and programs UWJGC currently funds:

American Red Cross - Southeast Mississippi Chapter  228.762.2455

• Disaster Preparedness and Recovery
• Health & Safety Training
• Armed Forces Emergency Services
• Blood Services

Association for Sickle Cell Disease  228.769.6516

• Education
• Counseling
• Emergency Financial Assistance for Sickle Cell Patients
• Peer Support Groups for Children and Adults

Boy Scouts of America - Pine Burr Area Council  866.424.3188

• Youth Leadership Deveolpment
• Troop Activities
• Residential and Day Camps

Boys and Girls Clubs of Jackson County  228.762.3497

• Character and Leadership Development
• Education and Career Planning
• Health and Life Skills
• The Arts and Sports
• Fitness and Recreation 

Catholic Social & Community Services  228.297.4982

• Counseling on a Sliding Scale Fee
• Refugee Resettlement
• Licensed Adoptions
• Pregnancy Care Services
• Basic Necessity Assistance
• Subsidized Housing for Older Adults
• Food Bank
• Long Term Disaster Recovery

Chemical Abuse Prevention Services (ChAmPS)  228.762.6540

• Community Education
• Student Clubs Sponsorship
• Too Good for Drugs Classes in Local Schools
• Adult Crisis Support
• Technical Assistance for Other Prevention Programs

Citizens Against Needless Death in Youth (C.A.N.D.Y.)  228.769.2175

• Child Safety Programs in Local Schools and Daycares
• Child Seat Rental and Loaner Programs on a Sliding Scale Fee
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Girl Scouts of Greater Mississippi  228.864.7215, 866.764.7215

• Youth Leadership Development
• Troop Activities
• In-School Scouting
• Residential and Day Camps

Gulf Coast Family Counseling  228.875.6113

• Individual, Marriage and Family Therapy on a Sliding Scale Fee
• Treat All Ages and Problems
• Masters Level Licensed Therapists

Health & Handicapped Services  228.762.0364

• Financial Assistance for Perscriptions
• Medical Travel and Small Medical Appliances
• Service Emphasis on Elderly and Low-Income Clients

Home of Grace  228.826.5283

• Residential, Christian Recovery Program for Men and Women with Addictive Behaviors
• Shelter for Battered Women and their Children
• Drug Prevention Education

Jackson County CASA  228.762.7370

• Trained Volunteer Advocates for Abused/Neglected Children Removed from their Homes
• Work With Parents to Make Changes to Safely Reunite the Family

Jackson County Literacy Council  228.762.2814

• Resources and Public Information
• Tutor Training
• Adult One-On-One Tutoring
• Workbooks and Materials
• ESL (English as a Second Language) Studies

Kidney Foundation  228.762.0701

• Kidney Disease Education
• Financial Assistance for Life-Sustaining Medications
• Nutritional Supplements and Transportation to Medical Facilities for Transplant Surgery

Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA  228.875.5050

• Builds Strong Kids, Families and Communities
• Preschool Child Care/Development
• Youth Sports
• Adolescent Offender Programs
• Mentorship Program
• Parent Resource Center
• Summer and Holiday Day Camps

Pregnancy Resources of Mississippi (PROMISS)  888.665.HOPE (Teen  Pregnancy Prevention Hotline), 228.297.MISS  (Crisis Pregnancy Help-Line), 228.861.4243

• Pregnancy Tests
• Prenatal/Parenting  Lessons
• Baby/Maternity Items
• Abstinence Education
• Adoption/Community Referrals
• All Services Free and Confidential

Rape Crisis Program - Gulf Coast Women's Center for Non-Violence  800.800.1396, 228.875.5433

• 24-Hour Crisis Line
• Emergency Hospital Response for Victims of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
• Counseling
• Law Enforcement Liaison
• Educational Programs
• Court Advocate
• Legal Clinic (Civil Cases Only)
• Services for Family Members of Homicide Victims

Singing River Industries/Georco Industries  228.497.0690, 601.947.4855

• On-Site Employment and Job Placement for Adults with Mental Retardation & Developmental Disabilities
• Case Management for Indepent Living

The Salvation Army  228.762.7222

• Physical, Emotional and Spiritual Support
• Material Needs for Homeless/Disadvantaged
• Shelter for Homeless & Stranded Individuals/Families
• Daily Evening Meals
• Youth Character-Building Programs
• Emergency & Seasonal Assistance
• Summer Camps
• Disaster Services
• Addictions Counseling
• Premarital Counseling
• Christian Worship Services

United Way Community Resources Center  228.762.8557, 800.762.8557

• Information & Referral to Human Service Agencies
• Workforce Assistance Program for Emergency Family Needs
• Family Emergency Program for Basic Needs Items
• Volunteer Recognition/Promotion
• Community Care Council

Volunteers In Medicine Gautier (VIMG)  228.497.9713

•    Free Medical Care to Qualified Applicants Without Insurance

•    Basic Healthcare Services Offered
•    Office Visits with Licensened Volunteer Physicans and Nurse Practitioners
•    Lab and EKG Services Available