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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...
Volunteers give back with ‘A New Century of Service’
By WMCActionNews5.com Staff | May 22, 2019 at 9:29 PM CDT - Updated May 22 at 9:29 PM MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - To mark 200 years, the City of Memphis teamed up with Volunteer Odyssey, The United Way and Wells Fargo to host “A New Century of Service.” More than 200...
The United Way Of The Mid-South: 95 Years Of Service
by: Katina Rankin Posted: Apr 4, 2019 / 04:07 AM CDT/ Updated: Apr 4, 2019 / 07:41 PM CDT The United Way of the Mid-South has been trying to improve the quality of life for Mid-Southerners for ninety-five (95) years. We are taking a look back at the organization’s...
Necessity” Drive Underway To Help Low-Income Shelby County Students Get Feminine Products
By: Mary Jo Ola Posted: Sep 13, 2018 05:19 PM CDT Updated: Sep 13, 2018 06:30 PM CDT MEMPHIS, Tenn. (localmemphis.com) - Head to any big box store and you will find an aisle dedicated to feminine products from pads to tampons. Now imagine if...
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
Rare Vacancy
United Way of the Mid-South Rare Vacancy for furnished office space including wi-fi, gated parking, utilities and much more.
95 Stories: Through History to Beyond
As we celebrate 95 years of service and improving lives this year, we're rolling out #95Stories about United Way history and moments for the next 95 days! That's a lot, right?! Well, we have a lot to share and hope you'll learn something new about our great...
Corporate Spotlight: Regions Bank
Tressa Ogles knows what it's like to watch parents make ends meet. Her family believed in service and giving back albeit their own struggles. That rearing continued to motive her to give to United Way of the Mid-South and influence her fellow colleagues. Regions Bank...
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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