United Way of the Capital Area

No one enjoys Family Day at the Nissan Motor Corporation in Canton more than United Way Team members! Thanks for the experience!

2024 Nissan North America Family Day On October 19th, United Way of the Capital Area team members were excited to participate as volunteers in the Annual Family Day at the Canton Nissan plant. Team members distributed ice cream desserts at the Blue Bell Ice Cream Tent to Nissan employees and their families. The event was  a day of fun, food, festive amusement rides and entertainment. #UnitedWay #LiveUnited #UnitedWayOfTheCapitalArea #CommunityImpact

On October 16, 1887, a Denver woman, priest, two ministers and a rabbi came together because they believed there was a better way to meet the needs of local residents. They founded the Charity Organization Society, now known as United Way. We've had many names over the years but one mission: to build communities where all can thrive. Thank you for 137 years of support. We owe so much to our donors, volunteers and partners.

World Food Day is an international day celebrated every year worldwide on October 16 to commemorate the date of the founding of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization in 1945.

World Mental Health Day is on October 10. World Mental Health Day is an international day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma. It was first celebrated in 1992 at the initiative of the World Federation for Mental Health, a global mental health organization with members and contacts in more than 150 countries.

Today we salute Atmos Energy as they kicked off their annual workplace campaign at their new Lakeland Drive office. Linda Waters and Roy Moss of Atmos Energy gave stirring speeches on the importance of giving back to the community. United Way of the Capital Area President & CEO Nikki McCelleis, Kenitra Wallace, Vice President of Community Impact, and Mea Ashley, Corp. Relationship Director followed up with discussions on United Way's recent achievements and successes. The campaign event concluded with a ticket raffle and door prize giveaways.

Mental Health Awareness Week was established in the U.S. in 1990 recognition of efforts by the National Alliance on Mental Illness to educate and increase awareness about mental illness. It takes place every year during the first full week of October.

National Domestic Violence Month Communities and advocacy organizations across the country connect with the public and one another throughout the month to raise awareness about the signs of abuse and ways to stop it, and to uplift survivor stories and provide additional resources to leaders and policymakers.

The Emerging Entrepreneur Leadership Symposium was held on September 25 at the Mississippi E-Center in Jackson, MS. The theme for this year’s event was “Brillance at Its Best!!”  High School Juniors from Jackson area high schools participated in informative and competitive training sessions to master the basics of Entrepreneurship. Valuable lessons and knowledge were provided by local school instructors, business professionals and corporate managers. The general focus of the leadership symposium was to provide students with the knowledge needed to start their own entrepreneurial endeavors and create their own paths to success. The event was co-sponsored by United Way of the Capital Area, JSU Talent Search, and JSU Educational Opportunity Center. Hosting services were provided by Youth United. #LiveUnited #UnitedWayOfTheCapitalArea #CommunityImpact #education #careerprep  #UnitedWay  #JPS

We’re back at it! Tomorrow, we’re teaming up with Community Bank to empower communities by improving credit! Spread the word and bring a friend to We Are One United Methodist Church from 8:45 AM to 12:00 PM for this important event. Stay the entire time, and you could qualify for a $500 or $1000 loan designed to help you establish, build, or rebuild your credit. Half of the loan will go into a new checking account, and the rest into a savings account – giving you a fresh financial start! Don’t forget to confirm your spot as space is limited (details on the flyer). Lunch will be provided!