United Way of South Mississippi

10/23/2026

We're in the homestretch! There's just a few days left at your chance of winning $50,000!

Or make it 4 CHANCES! BUY 3 NIFTY 50 TICKETS, GET 1 FREE!

More tickets. More chances to win! That means 4 chances to win for the price of 3 — including a shot at the $50,000 GRAND PRIZE!

Tickets are $100 each, and only 1,500 tickets are available.

Every ticket supports United Way of South Mississippi and our work to improve education, financial stability and health across South Mississippi.

Get your tickets now at https://www.unitedwaysm.org/campaign/nifty-50-raffle/

10/21/2026

TEXT. CLICK. OR STOP BY. THREE EASY WAYS TO ENTER!

Entering United Way of South Mississippi’s Nifty 50 Raffle has never been easier! Whether you're on the go or prefer to purchase your tickets in person, we've got you covered!

Text: Send NIFTY50 to 91999 to get started!

Online: Purchase your tickets from the comfort of your home by visiting https://www.unitedwaysm.org/campaign/nifty-50-raffle/

In Person: Stop by and purchase your tickets directly from United Way of South Mississippi.

However you choose to enter, you'll be supporting a great cause while getting your chance to win!

Time is running out! Get your Nifty 50 tickets today!

10/20/2026

Wishing a very happy birthday to Amy Bateson, United Way of South Mississippi’s Vice President of Finance!

Amy, your tireless work behind the scenes ensures we can continue to create lasting change in our community. Thank you for helping us fight for the education, financial stability, and health of everyone in South Mississippi. Enjoy your day!

10/19/2026

Your name can be on this check! This week is your last chance to get your Nifty 50 tickets (end of day Thursday is the cut off if paying with a check; you’ll have until end of day Monday, 8/26 to purchase tickets if paying with cash or card).

Text us:
Text NIFTY50 to 91999 to purchase your ticket using a debit card, credit card or PayPal account.

Purchase online:
Purchase your tickets online using a debit card, credit card of PayPal account at https://www.unitedwaysm.org/campaign/nifty-50-raffle/

Get your tickets in person:
Visit our office at the Knight Nonprofit Center, 11975 Seaway Road, Suite B-170, Gulfport, MS 39503

All proceeds benefit United Way of South Mississippi, which rallies resources to improve the education, financial stability and health of all people within its service area of Hancock, Harrison, Pearl River and Stone counties.

10/12/2026

Time is running out! Purchase your Nifty 50 raffle tickets today for a shot at winning $50,000—all while helping United Way of South Mississippi create lasting change across our community.

The more tickets you grab, the more chances you have to win!

Don’t wait—get your tickets today!

10/09/2026

10/07/2026

❗️ALL HARRISON COUNTY SANDBAG LOCATIONS HAVE BEEN ACTIVATED❗️

From US National Weather Service New Orleans Louisiana:
[10/6 5AM]
Odds of tropical development continue to increase in the southwest Gulf.
Extent and timing of impacts remain uncertain for our local area, but interests along the northern Gulf coast should monitor the progress of this system closely.
Review your emergency supplies and hurricane preparedness plans now before they are needed!

With the threat of inclement werather, Harrison County self-service sandbag locations are open for residents who need to prepare.
Bags are available at each location. Please bring your own shovel to fill the bags.
Sandbag locations include:
• Harrison County Road Department, 10076 Lorraine Road, Gulfport
• District 1 D’Iberville Work Center, 10085 Doris Deno Ave., D’Iberville
• District 2 Lyman Work Center, 15001 County Farm Road, Gulfport
• District 3 Long Beach Work Center, 605 North Seal Ave., Long Beach
• District 4 Orange Grove Work Center, 8300 34th Ave., Gulfport
• District 5 Woolmarket Work Center, 16395 Old Woolmarket Road, Biloxi