by uwmsnewscenter | Nov 1, 2016 | Events, Partner Agencies, Volunteers
We’re thrilled with the success of last weekend’s United Way Trunk or Treat activity at our 1005 Tillman Street headquarters, and we have more fun photos to share taken by United Way Campaign Representative Lisa Starnes. The activity was supported in part...
by uwmsnewscenter | Oct 18, 2016 | Events, News
United Way President and CEO Dr. Kenneth S. Robinson is the keynote speaker at this year’s Leadership Memphis Multicultural Breakfast presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee, International Paper Company, and FedEx. The breakfast will be held at The...
by uwmsnewscenter | Sep 12, 2016 | Day of Caring, Volunteers
United Way of the Mid-South kicks off its resource development drive on Friday, September 16 as roughly 1,000 volunteers across the region unite to perform service works at local nonprofits for Day of Caring. This year, United Way expands the kickoff event with 3...
by uwmsnewscenter | Aug 4, 2016 | Allocations, Catalyst Fund, Driving The Dream, Funding Decisions, Grants, Income / Financial Stability, News, Partner Agencies
One of the most innovative ways United Way of the Mid-South empowers community efforts to improve education, financial stability, and health is through the Catalyst Fund grant, which has provided over $938,000 to support the start-up or expansion of promising...
by uwmsnewscenter | Jul 27, 2016 | Information Resources, News
United Way’s focus on Mid-South poverty through our “Driving The Dream” initiative is receiving widespread support and interest. See these articles from Mid-South newspapers: Memphis-based United Way leverages funding to target poverty Commercial...