MERIDIAN, Miss. (Queen City Newsfeed) – Monday, Youth Leadership Lauderdale presented a $560 check to the United Way of East Mississippi.
This generous donation was raised through a raffle, where local businesses donated gift cards and prizes, and community members purchased $5 tickets.
Maddie Garrett, a member of Youth Leadership Lauderdale, emphasized the importance of supporting non-profits and giving back to the community. “It’s about preparing students for the future and helping them become great community members,” she said.
The United Way of East Mississippi is dedicated to improving lives by mobilizing the caring power of the community through giving, advocating, and volunteering.
Youth Leadership Lauderdale, a program for high school juniors, teaches life lessons and future preparedness.
