by uwmsnewscenter | Jul 21, 2015 | Education, Volunteers
United Way of the Mid-South and Walmart locations are asking you to assist children in need of school supplies with a busload of help in July and August during their “Fill The Bus” campaigns. “Many children start school without the supplies they need to succeed....
by uwmsnewscenter | Jul 14, 2015 | Education, Emerging Leaders, Events, Volunteers
What does it take to be an emerging leader in the Mid-South? It takes leadership, dedication and a good sense of direction. United Way’s Emerging Leaders group is made up of young volunteers ages 21-40 who are concerned about making our community a better place...
by uwmsnewscenter | Jun 17, 2015 | Crime, Education, Events, Health, Information Resources, News
United Way of the Mid-South and our network of care take active roles in the work to reduce and eliminate domestic violence in our community. While some small evidence of progress is starting to surface, there is still a great need to address this challenge with the...
by uwmsnewscenter | Jun 8, 2015 | Education, Information Resources, Partner Agencies, Volunteers, Youth United Way
Saturday’s “Books & BBQ” literacy and publishing expo at the Agricenter International brought children, students, and people interested in reading and writing together for a great day of fun and education. Teens in our Youth United Way leadership...
by uwmsnewscenter | May 21, 2015 | Education, Grants, News
United Way of the Mid-South President and CEO Dr. Kenneth S. Robinson shared details about Red Nose Day’s effort to improve child education and combat child poverty this week on WMC TV 5 and Bounce TV. Red Nose Day is a telethon-type broadcast on the NBC network...