by caroline | Apr 5, 2021 | Blog
At United Way of the Mid-South, Resource Development is laying the foundation for another year of critical support for our community. While many of our workplace campaigns occurred between August and December 2020, we are still engaged in supporting our corporate...
by caroline | Apr 5, 2021 | Blog
United Way of the Mid-South’s Free Tax Prep is happy to celebrate Financial Literacy Month in April. This national initiative promotes financial well-being for people at every stage of life. The Free Tax Prep program offers their services free to those who qualify in...
by caroline | Apr 5, 2021 | Blog
Driving The Dream recently announced its partnership with Workforce Mid-South to offer job seekers access to opportunities. Workforce Mid-South will function as a Care Coordination hub and refer families to appropriate services. They will provide overall service...
by caroline | Apr 5, 2021 | Blog
United Way of the Mid-South recognizes that in order to reduce poverty in our community, we must tackle root causes. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) are a root cause of poverty. When a child is raised in an environment of great adversity, one where there are...
by caroline | Mar 4, 2021 | News
Helen Lemons was connected to Shelby United Neighbors in 1971 through the Social Security Administration after the sudden, tragic death of her father. She was convinced not to live off of her father’s social security, but to make a career for herself and help take...