Events

• SAVE THESE TENTATIVE DATES:
  Please check back before event - dates are adjusted as necessary!
  
  September 12, 2008: United Way Day of Caring
  Details coming later in the year.
  
  May 7, 2008: Youth United Way's Recognition Banquet
  Youth United Way will salute graduating Senior high school students and celebrate the success of the program over the school year with its annual Recognition Banquet at the Memphis Hilton Hotel from 6:15 - 9:30 p.m.
  ABC 24 Eyewitness News anchorwoman Dee Griffin will deliver the keynote address as community-minded students and their families from across the area come together to acknowledge the key role leadership training plays in the life of our region's high school youth. "Active" Youth United Way students can attend for FREE, all others please pay $20.00 per person. Contact Youth United Way offices for more details.
  
  UPCOMING and/or RECENTLY HELD EVENTS:
  
  February 28, 2008: Annual Meeting and Campaign Celebration

  United Way will reveal the total from the 2007-08 fundraising campaign, and celebrate the work of countless volunteers who worked to support our community, and present one of our nonprofit agencies with the G. Bradley Wanzer Jr. Award for Excellence. The luncheon will be held at The Peabody hotel in Memphis. Registration begins at 10:45 a.m, and the program and luncheon starts at 11:15. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT. Please contact our reservation desk at 901-433-4800 or send an e-mail to annualmeeting@uwmidsouth.org by February 1, 2008. You must receive a confirmation to be included in this event.
  
  February 2, 2008: Natonal Earned Income Tax Credit Day Kickoff Event

  United Way and the Earned Income Tax Credit Alliance will celebrate National Earned Income Tax Credit Day with a kickoff event on February 2nd at the Central Library at 3030 Poplar Avenue in Memphis. Memphis City Councilman Myron Lowery is involved in this tremendous effort to connect eligible tax filers with this credit which can result in larger tax refunds for thousands of people across the Mid-South. Any family earning less than $39,000 can receive free tax preparation with this safe, reliable and confidential program. Call 2-1-1 for information about the free tax preparation site in your area (if dialing 2-1-1 does not work, call 901-415-2790 instead).
  
  November 20, 2007: Loaned Executives Salutation Luncheon

  United Way's amazing Loaned Executives class was saluted with a luncheon for all of their hard work and effort for this year's campaign drive. These key volunteers work on the front lines of spreading awareness of United Way's impact on our community and assist with the critical work of generating resources for nonprofit agencies and programs making a difference in our region. While the campaign does not end until February of next year, as of November 20th the Loaned Executives have already helped raise over $23 million to help people across the Mid-South!
  
  November 4, 2007: Alexis deTocqueville Dinner and
                                       Recognition of George Bryan with Alexis deTocqueville Award

  United Way of the Mid-South's Alexis deTocqueville Society saluted George Bryan with the highest award the organization can bestow on any individual volunteer, the Alexis deTocqueville Award, during the Society's annual dinner on November 4th. The dinner was graciously hosted by Robert and Tina Fockler at their home. >Read More HERE...
  

  
  PAST EVENTS:
  
  '07 October 16: Youth United Way Receives $25,000 Grant from Grizzlies Foundation

  Youth United Way received a $25,000 grant from the NBA's Memphis Grizzlies Foundation in October for youth training and the Youth United Way allocations process. Read the complete story on this important grant (and others made to many United Way partner agencies and other nonprofits in our community) at the Memphis Grizzlies website,  >HERE...
  
  '07 October 14: Pins For Pennies Youth United Way Bowling Event

  Youth United Way's kick off fundraising event is a fun opportunity for teens and parents to enjoy a day together at the lanes! The total amount raised is determined by the total number of pins knocked down, so with every strike it's a positive result for our community. Special thanks to Cordova Bowling Lanes for their help in hosting this event.
  
  '07 October 12: FedEx Cares Memphis volunteer service event
  (Exclusively for registered FedEx employees - a FedEx organization event)
  Our friends at FedEx will work as community volunteers at nonprofit worksite projects throughout the day across the Mid-South. This event, organized and promoted totally within the FedEx organization, is a strong show of support for United Way of the Mid-South's nonprofit partners and an extraordinary example of how the power of caring can make a difference in our region. We salute all FedEx employees choosing to impact our area by participating in FedEx Cares Memphis!
  

  
  '07 September 27: Families First Community Service Workshop
  Day care centers and child care centers can get the extra help they need through this special Families First workshop on community service jobs and projects at the Benjamin Hooks Public Library, 3030 Poplar Avenue, from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. More information about this workshop, including registration information, can be found here.
  
  '07 September 7: United Way Day of Caring
  Our annual community day of volunteer service and the official kickoff to the fundraising campaign will take place Friday, September 7th at 8:00 a.m. with a rally at Christ The Rock Metro Church, 8800 Winchester Road in southeast Memphis. We'll announce this year's United Way fundraising goal, hear from special speakers and see over 1,000 volunteers head off into the community for a day of caring work at local nonprofit organizations! Read a recap of the kickoff rally activities here.
  
  '07 August 30: Campaign Cabinet Division Leaders Meeting
  Leaders from across the Mid-South who serve as volunteers on the regional Campaign Cabinet met at the United Way Boardroom to discuss goals and strategies for this year's fundraising campaign. Their observations and recommendations will be given to the United Way Board of Directors. These meetings will set the goal for this year's fundraising campaign, which will be announced at the Day of Caring campaign kickoff on September 7th!

   

  '07 August 29: Employee Campaign Leaders Training
  The historic Peabody serves as the site for this year's Employee Campaign Leaders Training Day! United Way volunteers from across the region gather together to learn the best practices for conducting United Way campaigns from seasoned volunteers, Loaned Executives and United Way staff.
  
  '07 August 27: United Way of the Mid-South 4 -Person Golf Scramble
  This popular annual event took place Monday, August 27th at Colonial Country Club, South Golf Course, and was sponsored by Roadshow BMW. You can see the scoring results of first and second flights, as well as this year's closest-to-pin contest winners here.
  
  '07 August 1: Campaign Leader Facilitator's Training
  Teachers for this year's Employee Campaign Leaders Training Day assembled at United Way of the Mid-South to review this year's strategy for teaching the 2007 Employee Campaign Leaders about running effective United Way campaigns at companies across the region.
  
  '07 July 30: Community Impact volunteers honored by United Way
  >FULL STORY HERE
  People from across Memphis and the Mid-South were honored for serving as United Way Community Impact volunteers at a luncheon today celebrating their commitment to improving people's lives and building a stronger and better Mid-Soouth community. Community Impact volunteers serve on fund distribution and allocation committees, work as Earned Income Tax Credit Alliance volunteers, improve our area's work to address needs created by HIV/AIDS, and work to lower the area's high infant mortality rate.
  
  '07 May 17: Local United Way Staff Honored at United Way National Meeting
  United Way staff members with over 30 years of service within the United Way system were honored at United Way of America's national meeting in Pittsburgh, PA with awards honoring their years of dedicated work....>MORE
  
  '07 May 9: Youth United Way Leadership Banquet with keynote speaker, Shelby County Mayor AC Wharton
  Youth United Way's annual Leadership Banquet will feature keynote speaker Shelby County Mayor AC Wharton. If you are a member of the Youth Leadership Program interested in attending, contact Meisha Waller or Clint Anderson well before the event for more details.
  
  '07 April 28: Youth United Way T.E.E.N.S. Conference at American Way Middle School
  Teenagers Equipped and Energized for New Situations will hold this year's conference at American Way Middle School, 3805 American Way, on April 28th. Workshops include HIV - Know Your Status; College Bound; How To Be A Millionaire; Dress For Success; and What Will Your Imprint Look Like?
  Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. and workshops end at 3:00 p.m. for a full day of meeting with teens to build a stronger future.
  
  '07 April 28: Together For Children event, "My Daddy, My Teacher"
  This year's Together For Children event, "My Daddy, My Teacher" will be held April 28th at Southern Avenue Charter School on the Greenwood CME Church campus at 3311 Kimball from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
  
  '07 April 14: Earned Income Tax Day Finale Event 9:30-4:00 p.m.
  Get your taxes prepared for FREE before the deadline strikes! At the Central Library at 3030 Poplar, United Way's Earned Income Tax Credit Alliance is joining with AARP Tax Aide to provide a team of tax preparers, available to help with your income tax and EITC needs. Note: Some EITCA tax sites will be open until April 17
  - call 2-1-1 for more information about which sites will be open in your area!
  
  
  ' 07 March 1: United Way Annual Meeting and Campaign Celebration
  Join us at The Peabody on Thursday, March 1st 2007 as we share the results of our fundraising campaign with the entire Mid-South community! > MORE...
  
  '07 February 3: Earned Income Tax Credit Alliance kickoff at Southland Mall
  United Way's Earned Income Tax Credit Alliance will kickoff the 2007 tax preparation season at Southland Mall with free tax preparation for EITC-eligible citizens at Macy's and giveaways of savings bonds, gift certificates and more! The kickoff begins at 12:00 noon and ends at 3:00 p.m.
  
  '07 January 18: United Way and the Assisi Foundation announce new application form for the Nonprofit Training and Education Scholarship Fund
  This scholarship is open to nonprofits seeking funds to provide additional training and education for their staff or members of their boards of directors. In partnership with the United Way Avron B. Fogelman Venture Fund, scholarship decisions are made by a committee of community volunteers.
  >Click here for the new application and more information...
  
  '06 December 20: Youth United Way brings shoeboxes filled with gifts to Dunbar Elementary
  Youth United Way students brought Christmas gifts assembled in shoeboxes to Dunbar Elementary School to over 300 students. Youth United Way's annual tradition of caring for elementary school children during the holidays helps local teens begin their own traditions of caring for others.
  
  '06 December 5th: Earned Income Tax Credit Alliance Ministers Meeting
  Ministers from across the Mid-South gathered together at Cummings Street Baptist Church to learn more about how using the Earned Income Tax Credit is a practical and proven tool to help provide stronger financial stability leading to greater economic independence.
  
  '06 November 30: The Alexis deTocqueville Society Dinner
  Over 125 members of the Alexis deTocqueville Society gathered at the home of Alan and Susan Graf to celebrate the work of the Society, and to salute Herman Morris, Jr. as the recipient of the Alexis deTocqueville award. Mr. Graf is EVP Chief Financial Officer for FedEx Corporation. Mr. Morris is a member of the United Way Board of Directors.  >More...

  
  '06 November: Clint Anderson named as a Memphis Peace Achiever by K97 FM
  Read more here.
  
  

  '06 October 26: Youth United Way Receives $25,000 Grant From Memphis Grizzlies Foundation

  Read the story in the Commercial Appeal here (Subscription may be required).
  
  '06 October 25: "Because You Care" United Way's Community Impact
  Volunteer Thank You Celebration
  United Way of the Mid-South salutes our Community Impact volunteers with a special event on Wednesday, October 25th at BRIDGES, 477 N. Fifth Street (at Fifth and Auction) in Memphis. If you are a United Way volunteer who serves on an allocations committee, works with our EITCA or HIV/AIDS or Venture Fund initiatives, please RSVP to Janet Haas at 901-433-4333 by Friday, October 13th to reserve your place at "Because You Care."

  
  '06 October 22: Youth United Way Pins for Pennies Bowling Event
  Youth United Way members and their parents kicked off the Youth United Way program year with this fundraiser at Cordova Bowling Lanes from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. The deadline for registration was Friday, October 13th. For more information contact Clint Anderson at 901-433-4327 or Meisha Waller at 901-433-4328.