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UM & United Way
Last year, the UM family contributed $164,758 to our United Way. Approximately 500 individual employees participated, and 104 of those gave at the leadership level. Our goal this year: $165,000.
Our Goal: $165,000
Current Total: $146,000
(Last updated 1/10/13)
For more information:
Lucile McCook
(662) 915-5488
bymccook@olemiss.edu
2010 United Way Community Impact
United Way agencies touched the lives of about 24,630 people in Lafayette County last year — a little over half of our population. Statistics are one way of demonstrating the breadth of services delivered because of your contribution to United Way.
HEALTH – 7,336 individuals
Including:
- 2,743 people were reached through educational programs on the signs and prevention of child abuse. (Exchange Club Family Center)
- 517 people attended Disaster Preparedness classes. (American Red Cross)
- 186 victims of rape, sexual assault, and child abuse received counseling and other services. (Family Crisis Services)
- 490 people received education on abuse prevention. (Family Crisis Services)
- 3,188 people were certified in first aid, aquatics and CPR. (American Red Cross)
- 212 renal dialysis patients in Lafayette County were assisted with medication, transportation and emergency needs. (North Mississippi Kidney Foundation)
INCOME – 12,483 individuals
Including:
- 154 people received disaster assistance. (American Red Cross)
- 5,627 people received emergency food. (Pantry)
- 251 homebound elderly individuals received meals. (Meals on Wheels)
- 750 kids served through Rotary Club Christmas Store. (Interfaith Compassion Ministry)
- 5,701 people received financial assistance to meet basic needs: food, medicine, rent, utilities and temporary housing (Interfaith Compassion Ministry, Salvation Army)
EDUCATION – 4,811 individuals
Including:
- 1,062 children participated in Power Hour tutoring program. (Boys & Girls Club)
- 798 children received books from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. (Lafayette County Literacy Council)
- 1,691 youth received training in leadership & life skills. (Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and 4-H)
- 78 teen moms received parenting instruction. (Exchange Club Family Center)
- 522 kids in Lafayette Co. received after-school tutoring. (Leap Frog and Boys & Girls Club)
- 660 handicapped individuals had an opportunity to develop their artistic talents. (Very Special Arts Festival)
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