by keshia | Feb 19, 2025 | Blog, News
Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Tomeka Hart Wigginton, President and CEO of United Way of the Mid-South, who shares some of her background and why she was excited to be selected to lead and build on the legacy of the nonprofit organization that has been serving the...
by uwmsnewscenter | Nov 8, 2022 | Blog, Free Tax Prep, Volunteers
Are you interested in helping thousands of individuals and families get the most out of their tax returns? Volunteer with United Way of the Mid-South’s Free Tax Prep program and you can make a difference in the lives of people in need to drive their dreams of...
by uwmsnewscenter | Nov 4, 2022 | Blog
What is an ACE? Nearly 61% of Americans experience hardships in adulthood that are related to household struggles from their childhood. These traumatic events that occur during adolescence are referred to as Adverse Childhood Experiences or ACEs. Looking closely at...
by uwmsnewscenter | Aug 17, 2022 | Blog, Day of Caring, Volunteers
United Way of the Mid-South leads the community in organizing volunteers to impact non-profits and support their missions. Did you know that the Memphis metro area is home to over 1,000 nonprofit organizations? According to CauseIQ, over 400 Mid-South nonprofits are...
by uwmsnewscenter | Jul 21, 2022 | Blog, Education, Poverty
United Way of the Mid-South collects school supplies for students. The 2022-2023 school year is just around the corner, and United Way of the Mid-South’s annual Stuff the Bus supply drive needs your help ensuring Memphis-Shelby County students are prepared for...
by keshia | Dec 9, 2021 | Blog, Funding Decisions
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...
