United Way of the Capital Area, Inc. GIVE NOW UWCA BLOG Get up-to-date news and information GROUNDBREAKING STUDY: AS COVID HIT, 50% OF MISSISSIPPI HOUSEHOLDS ALREADY COULDN’T AFFORD BASICS Aug 18, 2021 When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, 50% of Mississippi households were already unable to afford household basics, never having recovered from the Great Recession, according to the ALICE Report released… READ MORE MISSISSIPPI ALICE REPORT FRONT AND CENTER AT LEGISLATIVE HEARING ON EQUAL PAY FOR WOMEN Sep 29, 2021 On Wednesday, September 29, 2021, the Mississippi Senate Labor Committee convened a hearing on equal pay for women in the state. Mississippi is currently the only state in the US with no equal pay… READ MORE UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE NAMES ANGELA F. WILLIAMS AS PRESIDENT AND CEO Sep 10, 2021 Press release from United Way WorldwideALEXANDRIA, VA (September 9, 2021) – United Way Worldwide today announced that Angela F. Williams will become the next president and CEO of the organization. … READ MORE BANCORPSOUTH MAKES $5,000 GRANT TO UNITED WAY OF THE CAPITAL AREA Sep 08, 2021 BancorpSouth has granted UWCA $5,000 to support the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. The VITA program provides free income tax preparation and filing for low to moderate income tax… READ MORE UNITED WAY PARTNERS WITH 16WAPT ON SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE Aug 17, 2021 On July 30, 2021, United Way of the Capital Area partnered with 16WAPT for the third annual School Tools back-to-school drive. Three local Walmart stores and one local Piggly Wiggly store hosted the… READ MORE BE IN THE KNOW Sign up for our emails and stay informed about how we work with partners and supporters like you to strengthen our community. SIGN UP United Way of the Capital Area, Inc. Who We Are Board Leadership Staff Reports & Financials Contact Us 211 Mississippi FAQS GIVE NOW © 2021 United Way of the Capital Area, Inc. Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy