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