United Way for Jackson, George & Greene Counties

06/18/2026

United Way for Jackson, George & Greene Counties will be closed on Friday, 19 June 2026, in observance of the Juneteenth federal holiday. We will reopen on Monday, 22 June 2026, at 8 AM.

06/16/2026

The Jackson County P3: Passion. Purpose. Paycheck. initiative is expanding to include George County, so we’re hiring a career coach for George County High School. Career coaches are tasked with ensuring high school graduates have a secure plan to be enrolled, enlisted, or employed. Career coaches come from various professional backgrounds, such as human resources, management, military, nonprofits, education. The best coaches simply love teenagers and serving their communities! See link below to apply.

CAREER COACH JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION SUMMARY The Career Coach will assist students in identifying their career goals through personal and group consultation. Utilizing leadership, advocacy, and collaboration, career coaches will promote high value pathways and personal success by engaging in qualit...

06/10/2026

A special shout out to the Rotary Club of Moss Point. Yesterday, they held a Packing Party to pack 2,500 packs of red beans and rice that will provide 10,000 meals to those in need. The packs were then distributed to area food pantries. Rotary’s motto is Service Above Self, but they also showed us what it means to LIVE UNITED. Well done!!!

05/28/2026

Ingalls is hosting an on-site hiring event for experienced crafts on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Maritime Training Academy (MTA) 1000 Jerry St. Pe’ Hwy, Pascagoula, MS. Available positions include: Electricians, Inside Machinists, Joiners, Outside Machinists, Painters, Pipefitters, Pipe Insulators, Pipe Welders, Sheetmetal, Shipfitters, and Structural Welders.

To register for this even, click here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ingalls-shipbuilding-experienced-hiring-event-tickets-1989399378093

05/27/2026

United Way is now accepting aluminum can donations to help support local families and individuals in need! You can drop them off and turn recycling into hope for our communities. Every can collected helps fund programs and services that make a difference in the lives of those who need a hand up.

05/23/2026

United Way for Jackson, George & Greene Counties will be closed on Monday, 25 May 2026, in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, 26 May 2026, at 8 AM. Please take time to remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice to keep our nation free. “Let their remembrance be as lasting as the land they honored.“ - Daniel Webster

05/19/2026

The 34th Annual Boys & Girls Clubs of Jackson County Steak & Steak Dinner & Silent Auction is approaching.

This year’s keynote speaker will be Terrell Buckley, a former Pascagoula Panther, Florida State Seminole, and NFL Super Bowl Champion. He currently serves as the head football coach at Mississippi Valley State University.

Please click the link below to learn more, purchase tickets, donate silent auction items, or become a sponsor:
https://www.wearebgcjc.org/.../keynote-speaker.../

05/13/2026

Thank you Moss Point Career and Technical Education Center for allowing our President & CEO to tour your outstanding welding program! He truly appreciated the warm welcome. And a huge shout out to Mrs. Cynthia Harris and Mr. Billy Carroll for NOT allowing him to touch any of the equipment. He came back to the office convinced he’s now a 1st Class Welder!

05/08/2026

Huge shoutout to Trip Ros, this year's winner of the Pascagoula Propeller Club 2026 Maritime Leadership Scholarship. Thank you to the Pascagoula Bar Pilots for sponsoring this year's scholarship. Take a bow Scranton's Restaurant. The food was delicious and much appreciated.

05/05/2026

We're happy to report that our phones and internet service are up and running again. Thank you for your patience!!