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Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
Save the date and plan to join us on Wednesday, September 1, for Exposure at the FedExForum! United Way and many other nonprofit organizations will line the courtyard to present volunteer engagement opportunities to Mid-South residents. United Way’s annual Days of...
United Way of the Mid-South Launches Free Tax Preparation for Low-to-Moderate Income Families
A new, three-year collaboration with Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital and Porter Leath’s Early Success Coalition increases reach for program. MEMPHIS, TN, January 15, 2021– Beginning Monday, January 18, United Way of the Mid-South will launch our 19th year of our Free...
Free Tax Prep helps you make the most of the Earned Income Tax Credit
United Way of the Mid-South’s Free Tax Prep is open for business! Our Free Tax Prep program helps eligible Mid-Southerners -- individuals and families whose household income was below $57,000 in 2020 -- take advantage of every applicable deduction, like the Earned...
Resource Development adds several new Corporate Partners for Workplace Campaigns
United Way of the Mid-South relies on our corporate partners to walk alongside us in our mission of creating opportunity for all. We’re happy to highlight some of the innovative ways our new and existing corporate partners are running their workplace campaigns during...
United Way of the Mid-South’s Relief Call Center powered by Driving The Dream
One of the greatest successes in 2020 was our ability to connect individuals and families impacted by COVID-19 through the launch of United Way of the Mid-South’s Relief Call Center, powered by Driving The Dream. In this unprecedented time, our United Way felt...
A Message from our Campaign Co-chairs
As we enter the 2021-2022 Employee Giving campaign season, United Way of the Mid-South is excited to share with you a special message from our Campaign Co-chairs Chris Anderson and Markova Reed. Chris Anderson, Regional Vice President, Enterprise Holdings, Inc.,...
Driving The Dream Partner Agency, Room In The Inn, seeks ongoing corporate, faith-based, and individual volunteers.
United Way of the Mid-South's Driving The Dream supports Mid-Southerners in various ways to help move people from where they are to where they dream to be. We would not be able to do this without our collaborative network of partner agencies. In addition to giving,...
Trunk or Treat is back at United Way Plaza
We are thrilled to announce that Trunk or Treat will be back again this year! United Way of the Mid-South’s annual “Trunk or Treat on Tillman Street” provides a safe and fun way for families to enjoy Halloween with COVID-19 accommodations. All safety measures and...
Resource Development Workplace Campaign Updates
Evolve Bank and Trust showed out again this year for United Way's Stuff the Bus campaign to benefit Shelby County Schools! Historically the collection bins have overflowed with supplies, and this year was no different! Ramna Martin, SVP, Director of Human Resources,...
Free Tax Prep needs Volunteers for Upcoming Tax Season
United Way of the Mid-South’s Free Tax Prep is seeking volunteers for the upcoming tax season. There are various roles needed. To learn more or fill out an application can be found at https://www.uwmidsouth.org/free-tax-prep/. The Free Tax Prep team would also like to...
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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