United Way for Jackson, George & Greene Counties (United Way JGGC) funds 14 health and human service agencies and programs in the local community. By giving to United Way JGGC, you are helping friends, families, and neighbors in our community succeed in life and receive help when they need it most. Below are the 14 member agencies and programs United Way JGGC currently funds:
Adrienne’s House
228-762-8267
- Provided 4,754 nights of service to adults and children fleeing domestic violence
- Served 14,262 meals
- Provided 96 individual counseling sessions and 24 family counseling sessions
American Red Cross of Southeast MS
228-762-2455
- Provided emergency financial assistance to fire victim families in Jackson and George counties
- Provided case services to military families in Jackson and George counties
- Taught lifesaving First Aid/CPR classes to residents of Jackson and George counties
Boy Scouts of America (Pine Burr Area Council)
866-424-3188
- Served youths in Scouting programs
- Helped youths earn the rank of Eagle Scout
- Provided service hours with Scouts and adult leaders
Boys & Girls Clubs of Jackson County
228-762-3497
- Provided a 10-month after-school program and an 8-week summer program
- Served 286 members in 2024
- Taught character and leadership development, education and career development, health and life skills, arts, sports, fitness, recreation, technology, and STREAM to youth between the ages of 5 and 18
- Employed 3 of our Boys & Girls Club Alumni college students through our Career Launch/Workforce Program
CASA of Southeast Mississippi
228-762-7370
- Provided 3,191 volunteer hours of direct services by 116 CASA volunteers
- Advocated for 153 abused and neglected children in Jackson, George & Greene counties
- Reunified 13 children with their families; 49 children found loving and forever homes through adoption and/or durable legal custody; 64 children served and released from custody
- Helped “Change a Child’s Story” for 47% of the children in custody due to abuse and neglect
Catholic Charities of South Mississippi
1-855-847-0555
- Case managed 393 individuals, including budgeting and goal setting
- Provided $13,246 in direct assistance for housing to 30 families
- Provided $55,593 in direct assistance for utilities to 385 families
- Distributed 251,717 pounds of food to serve 139,486 individuals through our Food Bank partners
Gulf Coast Family Counseling
228-875-6113
- Provided more than 8,063 counseling sessions for 659 clients
- Served individuals, couples, and families
Health & Prescription Services
228-762-0364
- Assisted 250 individuals with the purchase of over 1,000 prescriptions
- Provided more than 2,239 medically-related items such as walkers, diabetic supplies, wound care, and blood pressure machines
- Provided 3,718 referrals to other health and human service agencies
Home of Grace
228-826-5283
- Served 320 clients from 14 states
- Provided 3,840 counseling sessions
- Had a 71% completion rate
Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA
228-875-5050
- Provided water safety education and free swim lessons to Jackson County 3rd grade students; provided 3,416 free swim lessons to help children gain essential swimming skills
- Awarded $5,600 in scholarships to individuals for childcare
- Served 571 participants in the Health Living Program to promote wellness and active lifestyles
- Engaged 1,500 participants through Y on the Fly community outreach program
Pregnancy Resources of Mississippi (PROMISS)
228-861-4243
- Served 2,694 center clients in Gautier and Lucedale
- Served 3,686 clients through the helplines
- Provided 58,829 baby and maternity items to parents through the Earn While You Learn Program
- Taught 4,091 parenting and prenatal lessons
- Administered 165 pregnancy tests and 99 ultrasounds
Rape Crisis Program
228-436-3809 or 24/7 Crisis Hotline 228-435-1968
- Provided 2,400 services to 34 clients in Jackson and George counties who have experienced sexual assault and/or human trafficking
- Provided 132 Community Education Programs and trainings in Jackson and George counties
The Salvation Army
228-762-7222
- Distributed and donated 79,829 pounds of food
- Served 4,291 persons for the first time through social service programs
- Provided 5,946 food boxes through the food pantry
- Sent 30 children to experience The Salvation Army summer camp
- Recorded 29,530 volunteer hours from 263 individuals
United Way Community Resources Center
228-762-8557
- Provided 5,312 referrals for assistance
- Aided 77 individuals and families with direct assistance totaling $29,175
(This information is current as of August 2025.)