Other Ways to Give

Giving back to your community is easier than ever with United Way of West Central Mississippi. In addition to traditional workplace giving campaigns, we offer a variety of convenient ways to support our mission year-round:

  • Kroger Community Rewards
    Link your Kroger Plus Card to United Way of West Central Mississippi, and every time you shop, a portion of your purchase will be donated—at no extra cost to you. It’s an effortless way to give just by buying groceries.

  • Round-Up Giving with Harness
    With Harness, you can automatically round up your everyday purchases to the nearest dollar and donate the spare change to United Way. It’s a small act that makes a big impact, helping to fund programs in education, financial stability, and health.

These giving options make it simple to support local change in a way that fits your lifestyle. Whether you’re buying groceries, shopping online, or making everyday purchases, you can be part of something greater—building a stronger, more resilient West Central Mississippi.

Did you know just by shopping you can help United Way of West Central Mississippi?

Sign up today for Kroger Community Rewards Program and Amazon Smile!

To get started simply visit:

https://www.kroger.com/communityrewards

Be sure to have your Kroger Plus card handy and register your card with United Way of West Central Mississippi after you sign up in the my account section of the website.

  • If you do not have a Kroger Plus card, please visit the customer service desk at any Kroger.
  • Click on Sign In/Register once you have your Kroger Plus Card.
  • Most individuals are new online customers, so you must click on SIGN UP TODAY in the ‘New Customer?’ box.
  • Sign up for a Kroger Rewards Account by entering zip code, clicking on favorite store, entering your email address and creating a password, agreeing to the terms and conditions
  • You will then get a message to check your email inbox and click on the link within the body of the email.
  • Click on My Account and use your email address and password to proceed to the next step.
  • Click on Edit Kroger Community Rewards information and input your Kroger Plus card number.
  • Update or confirm your information.
  • Enter NPO number or name of organization, select organization from list and click on confirm. United Way of West Central Mississippi’s NPO Number is 45152.
  • To verify you are enrolled correctly, you will see your organization’s name on the right side of your information page.
  • Do you use your phone number at the register?  Call 800-576-4377, select option 4 to get your Kroger Plus card number.
  • Members must swipe their registered Kroger Plus card or use the phone number that is related to their registered Kroger Plus card when shopping for each purchase to count.

It's fast and easy!

  1. Connect a card - First connect your debit/credit card to your donor account
  2. Make Purchases - Card purchases will "Round-Up" to the next dollar as change.
  3. Change is Donated - "Round-Up" change accumulates and is donated each month.

Click the link below to get started.

Round Up Giving

 

Just because you've retired from the workforce doesn't mean you've retired from making a difference. United Way of West Central Mississippi offers meaningful retiree giving options that allow you to continue supporting the causes you care about and the community you've helped build. 

Whether you’re a longtime donor through a workplace campaign or newly inspired to give back, there are flexible ways to stay involved: 

  • Recurring Gifts – Set up automatic monthly donations to continue your legacy of giving.

  • One-Time Contributions – Make a gift at any time in honor of your retirement, in memory of a loved one, or simply to support a cause close to your heart.

  • IRA Charitable Rollovers – If you’re 70½ or older, you can make tax-free gifts directly from your IRA to United Way. *reach out to your IRA for more information.

  • Planned Giving – Leave a lasting impact by including United Way in your will or estate plan.

Retiree giving is about staying connected to the community and continuing to be a part of the positive change you helped shape. Your support ensures that future generations have the opportunity to thrive in West Central Mississippi.