Kevin Woods talks jobs and poverty over coffee with United Way Emerging Leaders at The Office@Uptown (photo gallery)

by uwmsnewscenter | Nov 23, 2015 | Education, Emerging Leaders, Events, Income / Financial Stability, Information Resources, Volunteers

“Ultimately, you have to own your destiny.” Those were the words of Kevin Woods at “Coffee with Kevin Woods” at The Office@Uptown, 594 N. Second Street last Thursday. The event provided an opportunity for some of Memphis’ young leaders to learn...

United Way President/CEO featured in guest column in today's edition of The Commercial Appeal

by uwmsnewscenter | Nov 13, 2015 | Income / Financial Stability, News

“The more people we can help to transition from poverty to progress, the stronger our communities can become.” Today’s edition of The Commercial Appeal features a guest column from United Way of the Mid-South President/CEO, Dr. Kenneth S. Robinson on...

VOLUNTEERS WANTED: Impact local poverty and financial stability

by uwmsnewscenter | Nov 9, 2015 | Free Tax Prep, Income / Financial Stability, Volunteers

Make a difference in the Mid-South’s income / financial stability and volunteer today! Learn more and visit Volunteer Memphis to apply online.

Bank On Memphis helping people access banking with new app

by uwmsnewscenter | Nov 9, 2015 | Financial Documents, Income / Financial Stability, News, Technology

United Way of the Mid-South and other nonprofits are working in cooperation with government and our local banking sector to help citizens without banking accounts through Bank On Memphis. This public-private collaboration encourages Mid-South residents to get a bank...

United Way and FDIC brings local nonprofit staff together for "Better Financial Life: Agents of Change" symposium

by uwmsnewscenter | Oct 10, 2015 | Financial Documents, Income / Financial Stability, Information Resources, Partner Agencies, Personal Stories, Technology

United Way of the Mid-South and the FDIC hosted a “Better Financial Life: Agents of Change” symposium at the United Way offices last Thursday for local nonprofit staff and financial leaders. United Way President / CEO Dr. Kenneth S. Robinson spoke about...

Free Tax Prep program still helping people at Cossitt Library in Memphis through June 25

by uwmsnewscenter | Jun 17, 2015 | Events, Financial Documents, Free Tax Prep, Income / Financial Stability, Volunteers

Do you still need to file a tax return for 2014 or amend a prior year’s return? United Way’s Free Tax Prep program has extended days for you to get your taxes prepared – FREE OF CHARGE – by IRS-certified preparers. United Way’s Free Tax Prep program...