United Way of East Mississippi and West Alabama

Current News & Events

7.6.2007 United Way Gets a Facelift
Thanks to a grant from Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center, Phase 1 of the renovations for the United Way office located at 2003 23rd Avenue in Meridian in nearing completion! This grant acknowledges the home place of Dr. Jeff Anderson and is on the National Registry of Historic Places. The house was constructed in the late 1920's and was used continuously as a residence for 70 years. Many original fixtures of the house still exist, such as the signature green clay tile roof, cooper gutters and stone masonry. Tim Allred, President of Heritage Construction in Meridian, supervised Phase 1 renovations. Phase 2 will consist of renovations to the interior of the house and are expected to begin in the very near future. Thank You JARMC!!!!

7.1.2007 Supply Our Students
The Riley Foundation Supply Our Students gets underway as Volunteers from

the Boys and Girls Club place supplies inside back-packs. The back-packs will be distributed to qualified families by officials from Meridian City and Lauderdale County Elementary Schools.

4.9.2007 Each One Reach One
In conjunction with Wesley House, United Way has kicked off "Each One Reach One", a school uniform recycling program. Anyone with new or gently worn uniforms can drop off school uniforms to the locations listed below.

Drop off Locations:

United Way
Wesley House
Blue Jean Outlet
David's Uniforms
Fred's Dollar Store (both locations)
Judge Little
J & B Athletic - Quitman
Liberty Shop
Wal-Mart Super Center (both locations

Children or families in need of school uniforms will need to contact their school office or Wesley House to apply for assistance.
For more information please call the United Way office at: 601.693.2732

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