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NEWS & EVENTS Volunteers are Important People (VIP) Event
2008 United Way Volunteers are Important People Winners are, from left, Melissa Stanfield, Female Volunteer of the Year; Connie Belk, represented the Community Service Team of the Year; Doris Alexander, winner of the Humanitarian Award; Jordan Caraviello, Youth Volunteer of the Year; and Bilbo Rodgers, Male Volunteer of the Year. PASCAGOULA – The United Way for Jackson and George Counties honored a number of its volunteers at the 2008 Volunteers are Important People Awards Luncheon at LaFont Inn. Honored as Female Volunteer of the Year was Melissa Stanfield of Jackson County CASA. Volunteers honored in this category were Melissa Garretson, Irene Kearns, Amandia Rouse, Donna Schultz, Jennifer Schwartz and Mary Ellen Spalding. Recognized as Male Volunteer of the Year was Bilbo Rodgers with Mental Health Services. Honored with Mr. Rodgers were Michael Fondron, Bill Schultz and Al Sturgeon. Jordan Caraviello, a senior at Pascagoula High School, was honored as the Youth Volunteer of the Year for her work with Big Brothers, Big Sisters. Also honored with Jordan was Paulina Hinton. Community Service Team of the Year was St. John’s Episcopal Church Outreach Commission. Also recognized was the Assault Prevention and Response Office. Doris Alexander was honored with the Humanitarian Award for her “outstanding service and continuous contributions to the people of the community.” United Way of Jackson and George Counties raises over $1.7 million United Way for Jackson and George Counties concluded and celebrated its successful campaign Thursday, November 1, 2007, at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College campus. "We are ever so grateful to all who gave in Jackson and George counties," said Carolyn Moore, chief professional officer of United Way for Jackson and George Counties. "This year’s campaign raised $300,000 more compared to the same time last year for a grand total of $1,768,565.18." Contributing to this increase are the "Old Hickory" donors. These are individual donors who contribute at least $1,000. "United Way for Jackson and George Counties' Old Hickory membership increased from 123 to 200," said Moore. "This is representative of the true giving spirit of the people in our communities." For more information on the campaign call the United Way office at 228-762-7662.
Chevron Pascagoula Refinery public and government affairs manager for Mississippi and United Way board president Steve Renfroe; UWJGC chief professional officer Carolyn Moore; Northrop Grumman Ship Systems chief financial officer Bob Spiker and The First Bank president Ellen Cole proudly display the goal thermometer showing the 2007 UWJGC Campaign grand total of over $1.7 million. United Way Campaign Holds Mid-way Event October 4th United Way for Jackson and George Counties will hold its mid-way campaign event at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 4, at the Gautier Convention Center. Spiker, Northrop Grumman sector vice-president of business management and chief financial officer, is co-chair of this year’s United Way for Jackson and George Counties’ campaign along with The First’s Pascagoula branch president Ellen Cole. Cole agrees that the campaign is doing well and adds that “the citizens of Jackson and George counties have had generous hearts over the years and have always been supportive of the United Way. This year is proving to be no different.” The United Way for Jackson and George Counties funds 23 member agencies in both counties. In addition to the traditional funding of agencies, United Way sponsors Community Impact Grants. Human service agencies in Jackson and George counties received $38,450 in Community Impact Grants last year to address unmet needs in our communities. “We are off to a great start but we still need help,” said Cole. She encourages all residents of the two counties to ask about giving a payroll deduction donation to United Way at their work place or consider giving online through the United Way for Jackson and George Counties’ website. Community Impact Grants awarded in Jackson and George counties Community Impact Grants were recently awarded to six nonprofit human services agencies that service Jackson and George counties. “This was United Way for Jackson and George Counties’ second Community Impact Grant distribution,” commented United Way vice president of planning Mike Smith. “We are very pleased to help these agencies as they will use the funds to make a real difference in our community.” The grants were available to all Jackson and George county nonprofit human service agencies in an amount up to $10,000. Grant money comes from United Way for Jackson and George Counties’ (UWJGC) annual campaign collections. “The amount available for Community Impact Grants each year is dependent on the success of our annual fund-raising campaign,” said UWJGC chief professional officer Carolyn Moore. “This year’s campaign kicks off on September 6th and we are hoping for a great campaign so we can continue the Community Impact Grants in 2008.” The $38,450 in UWJGC Community Impact Grants included: · $5,000 to Gulf Coast Women’s Center for Nonviolence to support and serve victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. · $10,000 to PROMISS which assists individuals facing pregnancy related crises. · $10,000 to Home of Grace to assist with the development of a Life/Job Skills Program. · $2,250 to Our Daily Bread to purchase equipment in order to serve meals. · $1,200 to C.A.N.D.Y. for child safety awareness and prevention programs. · $10,000 to the Southeast Mississippi chapter of the Red Cross to purchase 29 special needs cots for local shelters. For more information on the Community Impact Grants, contact Donna Stewart, Director of Community Impact, at 228-762-8557.United Way Campaign Kicks Off September 6th The 2007 United Way for Jackson and George Counties Campaign will kick off on Thursday, September 6, at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College campus gymnasium in Gautier at 11:30 a.m. This year’s campaign theme, “Jackson and George counties… what matters,” will focus on serving the communities we call home. The United Way for Jackson and George Counties funds 23 member agencies in both counties. In addition to the traditional funding of agencies, United Way sponsors Community Impact Grants. These grants are available to human service agencies to address unmet needs in our communities. “The success of our campaign is vital to the success of our member agencies and our ability to award Community Impact Grants in 2008,” said UWJGC chief professional officer Carolyn Moore. United Way for Jackson and George Counties had a record campaign last year and was able to fund member agencies and provide $38,450 in Community Impact Grants in 2007. Moore added that, “we are confident that the gracious members of our community will come through again this year so we can continue to support these vital efforts.”Moore named CPO of United Way for Jackson and George Counties The United Way for Jackson and George Counties’ Board of Directors approved the appointment of Carolyn Moore as the organization’s new Chief Professional Officer (CPO). Moore will assume the position in mid-July and will immediately begin transition planning with Elaine Kerr, current UWJGC CPO. Kerr will be returning to retirement in July after 22 years and two stints of service. “We are delighted that Carolyn has agreed to take on the leadership of our United Way,” said Steve Renfroe, board president and Manager of Policy, Government and Public Affairs for Chevron Mississippi. “Carolyn has an enthusiasm and dedication for the United Way for Jackson and George Counties and our local communities that is exceptional.” After a six month regional search conducted by a six-member UWJGC Board-appointed search committee, Ms. Moore was unanimously voted to take the reins of the community impact organization. The committee worked diligently to identify a qualified leader with a heart for southeast Mississippi and the desire to improve our communities. “I am honored that the United Way Board of Directors has appointed me to this role,” said Moore. “I look forward to working with the United Way staff and leadership from our local businesses.” Moore has 28 years experience with the Jackson County Port Authority and attended the University of Southern Mississippi, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and Moss Point High School. She has served on the boards of United Way for Jackson and George Counties and Jackson County Civic Action Committee. A resident of Moss Point, Mississippi, Moore has been married to Anthony Moore for 30 years and is the mother of Carlos and Carlissa Moore. Community leaders serving on the UWJGC Board-appointed search committee include: Dorothy Shaw (committee chair), Northrop Grumman Ship Systems; Jerry St. Pé, St. Pé and Associates, LLC; Joe Martin, Jackson County Circuit Court; Richard Lucas, Singing River Hospital System; Billy Barton, Home of Grace and Catherine Glaude, Boys and Girls Clubs of Jackson and George Counties. UWJGC adds new agency -- PROMISS United Way for Jackson and George Counties recently added PROMISS to its 22 member agencies. Pregnancy Resources of Mississippi (PROMISS) is a non-profit, faith-based organization that serves individuals facing pregnancy-related crises free of charge. Abstinence education and support and education for expectant mothers are their main focus. “PROMISS fills a need locally,” said Chief Professional Officer Elaine Kerr. “They have a proven track record of helping expectant mothers in Jackson and George counties.” Just last year, PROMISS completed 879 client visits and gave away nearly 2,500 items to expectant mothers through their Healthy Steps “Mommy Money” exchange program. Since the organization’s inception, PROMISS had a goal of becoming a United Way member agency. “United Way will greatly increase our ability to reach more families in Jackson and George counties and will enable us to spend more quality time with each client,” said Rachel Nilsen, executive director. “We feel like we are now a part of a family – a family of organizations that help others.” For more information on PROMISS, you can contact Rachel Nilsen at 1-888-665-HOPE or Donna Stewart, United Way Director of Community Impact, at 228-762-8557. Visit www.pregnancyresourcesms.com for additional information on the web. |
