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Mid-South organization looks to help families file for tax season
By Talya Faggart Published: Jan. 18, 2022 at 5:42 AM CST|Updated: Jan. 18, 2022 at 7:10 AM CST MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Tax season officially begins next week. As people prepare to file their taxes, there’s a free tax service here in the Mid-South helping low to...
Tennessee Disaster Relief
On December 10 and 11, catastrophic storms swept through much of Northwest Tennessee. It is so important that we Unite together to help those in the greatest need. The United Way network is working with emergency management, disaster partners and local communities to...
Red Crossers on the Ground Supporting Tornado Victims
Hundreds of trained Red Cross disaster workers from all over the country are helping on the ground and virtually in Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas and Missouri, focused on providing shelter, meals, comfort and support in the face of the deadliest tornado outbreak in a...
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 looking for Volunteers for Upcoming Tax Season
If you’re in need of a volunteer opportunity, look no further than United Way of the Mid-South’s Free Tax Prep. Volunteer recruitment is now open and those interested can sign up at www.uwmidsouth.org/free-tax-prep. Virtual volunteer training will begin January 2022...
United Way of the Mid-South Invites Proposals for the UWMS Equity Fund
United Way of the Mid-South Invites Proposals for the UWMS Equity Fund The UWMS Equity Fund seeks to invest in grass-roots, community identified interventions and strategies to improve neighborhoods by addressing root causes of racial inequity. Root causes of Racial...
Volunteer with Free Tax Prep
Each year, United Way of the Mid-South’s Free Tax Prep assists low to moderate income families in filing their tax returns for free. This service that helps some of our most vulnerable neighbors would not be possible without our wonderful volunteers. Free Tax Prep is...
Driving The Dream announces partnership with TennCare Managed Care Organization
United Way of the Mid-South’s Driving The Dream has launched a pilot program in partnership with TennCare Managed Care Organization, Amerigroup and their providers to address the various Social Determinants of Health faced by families in Memphis living in poverty....
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.,...
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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