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Helen Lemons celebrates 50 years with United Way of the Mid-South
Helen Lemons was connected to Shelby United Neighbors in 1971 through the Social Security Administration after the sudden, tragic death of her father. She was convinced not to live off of her father’s social security, but to make a career for herself and help take...
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 Letter from the Resource Development Director
At United Way of the Mid-South, Resource Development is laying the foundation for another year of critical support for our community. While many of our workplace campaigns occurred between August and December 2020, we are still engaged in supporting our corporate...
United Way of the Mid-South’s Free Tax Prep Celebrates Financial Literacy Month
United Way of the Mid-South’s Free Tax Prep is happy to celebrate Financial Literacy Month in April. This national initiative promotes financial well-being for people at every stage of life. The Free Tax Prep program offers their services free to those who qualify in...
Driving The Dream Partners With Workforce Mid-South
Driving The Dream recently announced its partnership with Workforce Mid-South to offer job seekers access to opportunities. Workforce Mid-South will function as a Care Coordination hub and refer families to appropriate services. They will provide overall service...
Building A Trauma Sensitive Community
United Way of the Mid-South recognizes that in order to reduce poverty in our community, we must tackle root causes. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) are a root cause of poverty. When a child is raised in an environment of great adversity, one where there are...
Resource Development partners with Geico for blanket drive
If the frigid temps are good for one thing, it might be to remind people there are those who could use some help staying warm. Geico kicked off their new partnership with a warm blanket drive to benefit local United Way agencies serving the homeless and displaced. The...
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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