by uwmsnewscenter | Jun 6, 2017 | Disaster, Events, Fund Raising
Today, United Way of the Mid-South and WMC TV Action News 5 are partnering to raise funds in support of relief efforts due to the storm on May 27. While there were no reported deaths and major injuries, almost 200,000 Memphians were left without electricity causing...
by uwmsnewscenter | Mar 31, 2017 | Health, Income / Financial Stability, Information Resources
With the changing temperatures and high pollen counts of spring, a lot of people are struggling with allergies, colds, flu, or other illnesses. Purchasing medicines while simultaneously making plans for summer expenses can pressure family budgets, but with the free...
by uwmsnewscenter | Mar 13, 2017 | Emerging Leaders, Events, Income / Financial Stability, Information Resources
The “Dare to Dream: Art of the Side Hustle” speaker series presented by United Way Emerging Leaders continues Thursday, March 16 with an all women’s panel at the American Red Cross, 1399 Madison Avenue in Memphis from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m....
by uwmsnewscenter | Mar 9, 2017 | Events, Free Tax Prep, News
UPDATE: See WMC TV 5’s coverage of the event here. City of Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland and United Way President and CEO Dr. Kenneth Robinson shared details of how the partnership between the Memphis Public Library’s 2-1-1 help and information call center and...
by uwmsnewscenter | Dec 9, 2016 | Driving The Dream, Poverty
United Way’s Driving The Dream initiative is utilizing the Arizona Self Sufficiency Index. The Index is a reliable and valid measurement tool that helps case managers evaluate people’s level of independence and quality of life across a variety of domains....
