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BBB Charity Review Reliability Report for
United Way of Northeast Mississippi, Inc.

A BBB Accredited Charity since 5/30/2008

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Charity Contact & Profile

Business Name:	United Way of Northeast Mississippi, Inc.
Business Address:	213 W. Main Street, Suite 110 Tupelo, MS 38804 See the location on a Mapquest Map See the location on a Google Map
Original Business Start Date:	1/1/1961
Principal:	Melinda Tidwell, Executive Director
Phone Number:	(662) 841-9133
Type of Business:	CHARITY - LOCAL
Website Address: http://www.unitedwaynems.org

Evaluation Conclusions

This organization has been evaluated in relation to the 20 Better Business Bureau Standards for Charitable Accountability. This organization meets all those standards.

Mission

To create opportunities to improve people's lives in the community we serve.

Programs

The United Way of Northeast Mississippi is proud to serve Chickasaw, Itawamba, Lee, Prentiss, Tishomingo, Pontotoc and Union counties.

The Funding Process

Funding request are received and reviewed for accuracy. Community volunteers are trained & divided into panels with 3-5 agencies assigned. Community volunteers visit their agencies to see programs and services in action. Community volunteers conduct agency interviews & ask about funding request, budgets, board makeup, etc. Volunteers review funding request and make recommendations to the United Way Board of Directors. Agencies receive funding.

Partner Agencies

4-H Lee Co., AEE, Alpha House, American Red Cross, Autism Center, Banah Pregnancy Testing, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Boy Scouts, Boys & Girls - Baldwyn, Boys & Girls Club - Northeast, CASA, CATCH Kids, El Centro, Expect, FAITH Food Pantry, Faith Haven, Family Resource Center, Gardner-Simmons, Girl Scouts, Good Samaritan Free Clinic, Habitat - Lee, Harden House, Hope Family Ministries, LIFE, Meals on Wheels, NCADD, Neighborhood Development, NMMC Camp Breathe Ezzze, NMMC Cancer Assistance Fund, NMMC Diabetes Assistance Fund, NMMC Heart Assistance Fund, NMMC Hospice Assistance Fund, NMMC Social Work Assistance Fund, North MS Kidney Fdn, Parkgate Pregnancy, Regional Rehab, SAFE, St. Luke Food Pantry, Sally Kate Winters Home, Salvation Army - Lee, Special Education Bowling, Sunday Fund, Survival, Weston Reed Foundation, and Women First.

Ways United Way of Northeast Mississippi makes a difference....

Helping Children and Youth Succeed

Better graduation success
Character development
Tutoring
Shelter
Mentor Programs
Leadership Building Programs
Abstinence programs
clothing

Strengthening Families

Adult literacy
GED classes
Emergency Assistance
Shelter
Alcohol & Drug Treatment
Marriage Counseling
Meals served
Parenting classes
Permanent housing
Home Improvement Assistance

Caring for Seniors

Meals delivered
Home visits
Therapeutic Rehab sessions
Financial assistance
Prescriptions
Doctor & Dentist visits
Shelter

Improving Health & Wellness

Therapeutic Rehabilitation sessions
Summer & Day camps
Hospice Care
Foster Independence
Job Readiness
Shelter
Counseling & Treatment
Medical Assistance

Governance

Board Size:	36
Paid Staff:	6

Fundraising Methods

United Way serving Northeast Mississippi is a local nonprofit organization directed by volunteers. A fundraising campaign is conducted each fall to raise the money needed to support United Way member health and human service agencies. United Way brings individuals together in a community-wide effort to help people. 64 local nonprofit member agencies/programs will receive funding in 2010. The use of these funds is closely monitored to guarantee that they are used for the specific services intended. The services focus on: ·Strengthening Children and Families ·Improving Education ·Promoting Health and Wellness ·Providing Community and Emergency Assistance ·Increasing Housing and Employment

Financial Summary

According to the IRS Form 990 for the Fiscal Year ended 9/30/2010:


Total Income	$2,008,030.00
Total Expenses	$1,933,389.00
Gain/Loss for the Year	$74,641.00

Expense Breakdown
Item	Amount	% of Expenses
Programs	$1,466,907.00	75.87%
Fund Raising	$226,785.00	11.73%
Administrative	$239,697.00	12.40%
Miscellaneous	$0.00	0.00%

Income Breakdown
Item	Amount	% of Income
Contributions	$1,933,227.00	96.27%
Program Service Revenue	$25,706.00	1.28%
Sale of Non Inventory	($503.00)	-0.03%
Special Events	$27,060.00	1.35%
Dividends	$22,540.00	1.12%

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Additional Locations & Phone Numbers

P. O. Box 334 Tupelo , MS 38802
See the location on a Mapquest Map
See the location on a Google Map

Customer Complaint History

BBB has processed no customer complaints on this charity in its three year reporting period.

Government Action(s)

BBB has no information regarding government actions at this time.

Advertising Review

BBB has no information regarding advertising review at this time.

Additional Information

United Way serving Northeast Mississippi is a local nonprofit organization directed by volunteers. A fundraising campaign is conducted each fall to raise the money needed to support United Way member health and human service agencies. United Way brings individuals together in a community-wide effort to help people. 54 local nonprofit member agencies/programs will receive funding in 2007. The use of these funds is closely monitored to guarantee that they are used for the specific services intended. The services focus on: ·Strengthening Children and Families ·Improving Education ·Promoting Health and Wellness ·Providing Community and Emergency Assistance ·Increasing Housing and Employment

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