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April 21, 2011
Gulfport honored by United Way of South Mississippi
The United Way of South Mississippi this month recognized the City of Gulfport for its outstanding community leadership during the group’s annual LIVE UNITED luncheon.
The United Way of South Mississippi honored 21 organizations, seven individuals and two volunteer groups for setting an example in the community of giving, advocating and volunteering for a stronger South Mississippi.
Gulfport was recognized for true community leadership in 2010 by running an educational United Way campaign with exemplary employee participation, significant charitable examples set by leaders within the city, and considerable contributions.
The city was one of more than 200 entities in Hancock, Harrison and Pearl River counties to run a workplace campaign. Gulfport made a clear commitment to support the LIVE UNITED movement by encouraging its employees to give, advocate and volunteer to make South Mississippi a better place for everyone who lives and works here.
From left: Jim Pitts, 2010 United Way of South Mississippi campaign co-chair, Kerri Jones, City of Gulfport program coordinator, Dr. John Kelly, Gulfport CAO, and Dave Vincent, 2010 United Way of South Mississippi campaign co-chair.
Office of Public Information - rlafontaine@gulfport-ms.gov - Phone: 228-868-5782
P.O. Box 1780 Gulfport, MS 39502-1780 - FAX: 868-5800
