from the Port Arthur News, Nov 2022 Four schools in Port Arthur are celebrating the installation of Book Vending Machines as part of the United Way of Mid & South Jefferson County’s Early Literacy Initiative. It is about placing books, not only in the hands of children, but in the homes of the children, according to United Way CEO Janie…

The United Way fights for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in our community. In 2021, the United Way funded 35 programs across Southeast Texas that work towards the same goals. UNITED, we are stronger. These are the results of our community efforts in 2021.