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COVID-19
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 an additional opportunity to...
United Way of the Mid-South to Offer Alternative Free Tax Prep Services
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, services will consolidate into a low-risk Drive-Thru Drop-Off service. MEMPHIS, TN – In consideration of the health and well-being of tax preparers, volunteers and tax filers seeking help with their tax returns, United Way of the...
Make less than $56,000? Free Tax Prep lives up to its name
By Tom Bailey Updated: January 29, 2020 5:50 PM CT | Published: January 29, 2020 4:05 AM CT Retiree James Blackledge was among 10 people waiting outside in the Southland Mall corridor Tuesday morning, Jan. 28, when Free Tax Prep opened. This is where he’s come the...
WKNO Conversation with Dr. Kenneth Robinson
The United Way of the Mid-South has served our region for nearly 100 years. And its president & CEO Dr. Kenneth Robinson, has helped focus its mission with the 'Driving The Dream" initiative, a multi-agency approach taking aim at poverty. Join us for A...
Conaway: It’s all connected
By Dan Conaway Published: September 27, 2019 4:00 AM CT OP-ED As we spoke, words from an old spiritual I first heard and sang as a child came to mind. You probably know it, too. “Toe bone connected to the foot bone, Foot bone connected to the heel bone” Even in...
COVID-19 Update from Dr. Kenneth S. Robinson
United Way of the Mid-South’s top priority is the well-being of our community. Our commitment to improve the quality of life for Mid-Southerners by mobilizing and aligning community resources to address priority issues has not wavered during this time of uncertainty...
Three Resolutions for 2020
As we enter the new year, many people have resolutions on their mind. A resolution can be any decision you make to change your life for the better in the coming year. Not all resolutions have to focus on weight loss. At United Way of the Mid-South, our resolution...
October is recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
National Good Neighbor Day
On this National Good Neighbor Day, we are highlighting one of our campaign reps who serendipitously started a new friendship with one of our Heights neighbors.
Three Easy Ways to Gain Financial Stability
Financial stability is one of the key pillars to United Way’s mission of advancing people from poverty to prosperity. United Way of the Mid-South works to put people in our community on a path toward financial empowerment by providing access to services, job training, credit counseling and money management programs
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...
United Way’s Day of Caring becomes a week of volunteer opportunities
Katherine Burgess, katherine.burgess@commercialappeal.com For years, volunteers have had one day to landscape, pass out food and paint walls for United Way of the Mid-South's Day of Caring. The event has changed this year, transforming into a...
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