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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...
Plough Foundation secures United Way
Saturday, 19 December 2020 — Memphis Commercial Appeal USA TODAY NETWORK – TENNESSEE ~ Dima Amro The Plough Foundation is granting $5 million to United Way of the Mid-South to provide security for the future of the agency. The Memphis-based foundation announced...
Driving The Dream Network Partner Expansion
Driving The Dream welcomes three new partners in May: Bodine School, Libertas School of Memphis, and Tennessee Voices. The Erika Center at Bodine School joined the network as a Tier 3 outreach and education partner. The mission of the Erika Center is to provide...
Free Tax Prep remains open for extended season
There is still time to file your taxes for free with United Way of the Mid-South’s Free Tax Prep! Now through June 26th you can visit United Way Plaza at 1005 Tillman Street from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday to have your taxes done by an IRS...
Free Tax Prep Extended Season
United Way of the Mid-South’s Free Tax Prep is ready to kick off the extended tax season: May 18th - June 26th, 2021. The service is offered at United Way Plaza at 1005 Tillman Street from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. There is no appointment...
Driving The Dream in Action
Elizabeth was having a hard time supporting her two daughters who are enrolled in public school. Her family’s lack of transportation and the cost of school uniforms created a significant financial burden. Through a referral, Elizabeth began working with a Care...
Historical $28 Million to Support Our Neighbors in Need in Memphis and Shelby County
United Way of the Mid-South's Driving The Dream program is partnering with the City of Memphis and Shelby County to provide access to resources and supportive services for families needing emergency rental and utility assistance. The U.S. Department of Treasury has...
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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