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Corporate Campaign Season Underway Amidst COVID-19 Challenges
United Way of the Mid-South’s Resource Development team has pivoted to take an innovative approach during the COVID-19 pandemic by conducting workplace campaigns virtually. They provided a Virtual Toolkit to corporate partners so they can effectively run their...
BlueCare and United Way of the Mid-South help Memphians
BlueCare and United Way of the Mid-South help Memphians address social needs for better health JESSE THOMPSON | Aug 25, 2020 Memphis ranks No. 1 in overall poverty among metropolitan areas with a population greater than 1 million. That statistic motivated our BlueCare...
United Way of the Mid-South named grant administrator for Tennessee CARES Act
United Way of the Mid-South was chosen by the state of Tennessee as one of several grant administrators for the Tennessee CARES Act. These grants, created by the Department of Human Services as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, will provide $150 million in direct...
STATEMENT FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
STATEMENT FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNITED WAY OF THE MID-SOUTH OCCASIONED BY THE DEATH OF GEORGE FLOYD For the last five years, our United Way of the Mid-South has chosen to place our highest priority on addressing the challenges facing our neighbors who are living...
COVID-19
COVID-19 Economic Relief Fund As our community begins to feel the effects of the COVID-19 crisis impacting our country, our United Way is taking action, and has launched the United Way of the Mid-South COVID-19 Economic Relief Fund. This Fund will offer the community...
#BeTheChange901 Unifies Collective Action for Mid-South
#BeTheChange901 is United Way of the Mid-South’s campaign to provide a unified direction to guide and galvanize continuous, collective action around creating opportunity for everyone in this community. United Way, in partnership with International Paper and other...
Free Tax Prep concludes 2020 Drive-Thru Drop-Off Service
United Way of the Mid-South envisions a Memphis where every person has equitable access to the resources needed to live the life of their choosing. One step in this process is providing low to moderate income families with free tax preparation to ensure they get the...
Driving The Dream Launches CaseWorthy Data Platform
United Way of the Mid-South is proud to announce an innovative partnership with CaseWorthy and Driving The Dream. This connectivity is made possible through a generous grant from First Horizon Foundation. CaseWorthy is a platform used by human service organizations to...
‘Driving the dream’ by fostering relationship between nonprofits and our communities
The United Way of the Mid-South, Guest ColumnistPublished 6:00 a.m. CT June 9, 2020 Being “all in this together” will finally drive the dreams and transform the lives of individuals and families who today are hurting more than ever. For the last five years, our United...
Coveted 4-star rating
Letter from Michael Thatcher, President and CEO of Charity Navigator On behalf of Charity Navigator, I wish to congratulate United Way of the Mid-South on attaining the coveted 4-star rating for demonstrating strong financial health and commitment to accountability...
2020 Best of the Best Awards
BEST OF THE BEST AWARDS OUR 2019-20 WORKPLACE CAMPAIGN WAS A HUGE SUCCESS, AND WE WOULD LIKE TO RECOGNIZE THE CORPORATE PARTNERS WHO ALLOW UNITED WAY TO DRIVE THE DREAMS OF THOSE IN POVERTY IN THE MID-SOUTH. THANKS to OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THEIR LEADERSHIP IN...
Trunk or Treat
5th Annual "Trunk or Treat on Tillman Street” Fall Festival is a safe, family-friendly event hosted by United Way of the Mid-South. This event provides free flu shots, community resources, meals, and a safe and fun way for families to enjoy Halloween. Come join us for...
Feast of Dreams Dinner Party
Feast of Dreams is an informal dinner party during which an exchange of perspectives, ideas, and imagination is shared between people who normally wouldn’t have an opportunity to meet. Attendees are given the freedom to start re-imagining what the future could look...
Night to UNITE! 95th Anniversary Party
THANK YOU for making United Way of the Mid-South's Night to Unite: 95th Anniversary Party OUTSTANDING!!! With a crowd of over 500 guests, the aroma of delectable foods and illuminating drinks provided by Kelly English and Caesar's Entertainment (Horseshoe...
Trunk or Treat Serves Community with Candy, Care and Community Resources
Over 1300 people filled the parking lot at United Way of the Mid-South on Saturday, October 27th for the Fourth Annual Trunk or Treat on Tillman Street festival. With over 20 trunks hosted by area community partners, organizations and companies, families were able to...
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