United Way of the Capital Area

09/03/2026

We’re always happy to put more books into the hands of our scholars. 📚💙

Thanks to our friends at JPS, we were able to provide books to help new teachers build classroom libraries.

“Through their generous donation of books, our newest educators are able to begin building classroom libraries that inspire a love of reading and learning from day one, said Dr. Janet Wallace, the Director of Talent Management & Development.

We’re proud to invest in our teachers, our scholars, and the future of our community. 💙

08/28/2026

ICYMI: Here's a look at the story of how Dolly Parton's Imagination Library partnership with United Way of the Capital Area has impacted kids throughout Hinds, Madison, and Rankin Counties.

To keep her legacy alive and put books in children's hands, donate on our website today!

After Dolly Parton’s death, her books keep coming to Mississippi ki...

08/27/2026

Dolly will forever be in our hearts.
🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋 🦋🦋🦋🦋

07/02/2026

Here’s some food for thought! 💭Listen to our board members, Stephanie Guidry, Debra Mays-Jackson and Ryan Boyer, discuss how giving $10 to the Power of 10 campaign can help fight child hunger in our community. 💙

Visit myunitedway.com to donate today!

07/01/2026

Every child deserves a meal and a smile. Visit myunitedway.com to donate $10 today. 💛

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07/01/2026

1 in 4 children in Mississippi face hunger, but with your donation of $10, you can give a meal and a smile to a local child. 💛

To donate to The Power of 10 campaign, click the link in our bio or visit myunitedway.com.

06/09/2026

Do you want to elevate your child’s reading skills? Come to our How to Raise a Reader event, an easy and informative session on how to promote literacy at home and in the classroom. Register today: https://www.myunitedway.com/form/how-to-raise-a-reader-literacy-w

06/01/2026

Join us for Protection Not Confusion Insurance Explained and learn how to better understand insurance coverage while planning for your family’s future!

This workshop will be held on Saturday, June 13, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at New Horizon Church, 1750 Ellis Avenue, Jackson, MS.

Registration link in bio: myunitedway.com/form/protection-not-confusion-insuran

05/11/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Youth Ambassadors!💙💛 During our official Signing Day, we welcomed an incredible group of student leaders selected from across the Capital Area. This program is a dynamic initiative designed for high school juniors and seniors, focusing on college and career readiness, leadership development, networking, and confidence building. Cohort members also serve as passionate advocates for the mission and impact of United Way of the Capital Area.

05/07/2026

Join us for Protection, Not Confusion: Insurance Explained, a workshop designed to help you better understand insurance coverage and plan for your family’s future. The workshop will take place on Saturday, May 16, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 843 N President St. in Jackson, MS. Light refreshments will be provided.

Registration link in bio: https://www.myunitedway.com/form/protection-not-confusion-insuran