Limited VolunteerUnited Way of the Pine Belt Region was established on August 8, 1958 under the name Jones County United Givers Fund, Inc. Stewart J. Gilchrist was elected as the first President of the organization. At the time of establishment, Jones County United Givers Fund, Inc. was located right behind the old Laurel Federal on 5th Avenue in Laurel, Mississippi which is now BancorpSouth Bank. The name Jones County Givers Fund, Inc. was changed to United Way of Jones County in 1979. At that time, United Way of Jones County only covered Jones County, Mississippi. The Board of Directors decided to extend their reach and provide services outside of Jones County. Thus, United Way of Jones County became United Way of the Pine Belt Region, Inc. in 1989, and now serves five counties- Covington, Jasper, Jones, Smith and Wayne counties. In 1992, Mrs. Jean Chisholm Lindsey donated a building to United Way of the Pine Belt in honor of the Chisholm family. This building is the current location of United Way of the Pine Belt Region and is located at 401 W Oak Street in downtown Laurel.