United Way Washington County Releases 2025–2026 Impact Report, Highlighting $1.5 Million in Community-Wide Impact

GREENVILLE, Miss. — August 5, 2026 — United Way Washington County (UWWC) today released its 2025–2026 Impact Report, detailing how the organization and its partner agencies delivered essential services to more than 8,700 people across Washington County in 2025. The report shows that 72% of those served live at or below the poverty level and 76% are minorities, underscoring UWWC's role as a safety net for the Mississippi Delta's most vulnerable residents.
UWWC's partner agencies generated nearly $1.5 million in combined community resources — meaning every dollar donated to United Way of Washington County leveraged more than $8 in total impact. Partner agencies served families in Greenville, Leland, Hollandale, Glen Allan, Arcola, Metcalfe, and throughout unincorporated Washington County.
Report Highlights

• The Sacred Space served an estimated 22,400 community meals and provided transitional housing for individuals completing substance abuse treatment.
• The United Way Housing Initiative completed exterior rehabilitation and two full roof replacements for nine senior homeowners, all living below 80% of Area Median Income.
• Community Counseling Center marked 41 consecutive years as a leading nonprofit mental health provider offering care regardless of a client's ability to pay, serving 668 individuals in 2025.
• Hodding Carter Memorial YMCA welcomed 4,274 members and participants through swim lessons, summer camps, adaptive sports, and wellness programs.
• Mississippi Delta Nature & Learning Center connected 3,030 children and families to hands-on environmental education, job training, and fresh food grown in the Delta.
• American Red Cross – North MS Chapter provided 24/7/365 emergency disaster response to more than 134 Washington County families.
• Boys & Girls Club of Washington County reached 154 young people with after-school enrichment, STEM, and leadership programs.
• Greenville Renaissance Scholars helped 70 students achieve honor roll status, with college-prep workshops reaching 89% of eligible seniors.
• Girl Scouts – Heart of the South engaged 69 girls in STEM and leadership programs, expanding outdoor education by 40% over the previous year.
• DRMC's Prescription Assistance Program helped 58 uninsured residents access essential medications, improving program efficiency by 25%.

 
“This past year, our partner agencies collectively served more than 8,700 people across Washington County,” said Katherine Shamoon, Board President of United Way of Washington County. “Every single dollar donated to United Way of Washington County leverages $8 or more in total community impact. That is proof of what a united community can achieve.”
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“The data in this report tells a story of a community that shows up for itself,” said Nathan Benzing, Executive Director of United Way of Washington County. “Our partner agencies are meeting people where they are — in crisis, in recovery, in school, in aging homes, and in need of a meal. We remain committed to advancing the common good and building a Washington County where every resident has the opportunity to thrive.”
The full 2025–2026 Impact Report, including agency-by-agency data and community impact metrics, is available here.
 

About United Way of Washington County
United Way of Washington County partners with local agencies to advance the common good across Washington County, Mississippi, investing in education, health, income stability, and basic needs. In 2025, UWWC and its 11 partner agencies served more than 8,700 residents throughout Greenville, Leland, Hollandale, Glen Allan, Arcola, Metcalfe, and unincorporated Washington County. Learn more at www.unitedwaywc.com.

Media Contact
Nathan Benzing, Executive Director
United Way of Washington County
(662) 332-5371
[email protected]
 
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