United Way 101
Partner Agencies/ Programs
Wild Card
'Tis the Season
100
How many counties does United Way of Southeast MS serve?
4
100
How many Partner Agencies does United Way SEMS serve?
11
100
A donor who gives $1,000 or more a year
Grand Giver
100
In Santa Claus is Coming to Town, the singer tells children, “You better not cry” and “You better not _____.”
Pout
200
What counties does United Way SEMS serve?
Forrest, Lamar, Marion, and Perry
200
Through this United Way SEMS program, children from birth to age 5 in Forrest, Lamar, & Marion counties can receive a book in the mail monthly.
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
200
This United Way SEMS fundraiser gives participants a chance to win $100,000 while also supporting our mission.
$100k Payday
200
Name the Movie
Elf
300
How many years has United Way SEMS served our local community?
85 years
300
This phone number connects people in need to a community resource specialist in their area who can put them in touch with local organizations that provide critical services that can improve—and save—lives.
A. 911
B. 112
C. 211
300
This is a signature program designed by the Mississippi United Way Association and UWSEMS to increase book ownership for children from vulnerable backgrounds, to accelerate reading among struggling readers and expand high-quality literacy programming
SOAR United
300
Name 3 of Santa's Reindeer
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph
400
This committee consists of community volunteers that meet to assist the United Way Board of Directors to allocate funding to high-performing, nonprofit organizations that provide programs and services aligned with United Way's impact areas.
Community Impact Committee
400
These 8 trails in our local parks consist of a series of 10 interactive signs offering parents and caregivers an opportunity to engage children in learning activities while playing in parks and recreational areas.
Born Learning Trail
400
What is our biggest fundraiser of the year?
Workplace Campaign
400
What movie is known for the quote, "You'll shoot your eye out, kid!"?
A Christmas Story
500
What are United Way SEMS' 4 impact areas?
Education (Youth Opportunity) , Health (Healthy Community), Economic Mobility (Financial Security), and Support Services (Community Resiliency)
500
Name 3 current Partner Agencies
Answers will vary
500
What does the acronym ALICE stand for?
Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed
500
What is the dog's name in the movie The Grinch?
Max