by uwmsnewscenter | Feb 27, 2019 | 95 Stories 1, Blog
As we celebrate 95 years of service and improving lives this year, we’re rolling out #95Stories about United Way history and moments for the next 95 days! That’s a lot, right?! Well, we have a lot to share and hope you’ll learn something new about...
by uwmsnewscenter | Mar 6, 2018 | Blog, Income / Financial Stability, News
Tressa Ogles knows what it’s like to watch parents make ends meet. Her family believed in service and giving back albeit their own struggles. That rearing continued to motive her to give to United Way of the Mid-South and influence her fellow colleagues. Regions...
by uwmsnewscenter | Nov 1, 2017 | Blog, Personal Stories
Pamela Jackson grew up with her four siblings in Louisiana, her grandmother raising them in a small housing project in a high poverty neighborhood. Pamela’s grandmother did not allow the children to play outside much. Violence and drug crime had instilled fear within...
by uwmsnewscenter | Jul 25, 2017 | Blog, Personal Stories
Charlize was born with congenital heart disease and required a feeding tube. After leaving the hospital, her mother found it was extremely difficult to find childcare that could meet Charlize’s complex medical needs. This was devastating news, as...
by uwmsnewscenter | Jul 10, 2017 | Blog, Personal Stories
“Is this a real house, mommy? Does someone live here?” Tonya was sleeping on the floor of her aunt’s house with her 3 and 1-year old daughters when she was introduced to a Hope House representative. “It wasn’t an ideal situation for me, with two small children.”...
by uwmsnewscenter | Oct 23, 2016 | Blog
Each year, around 30 percent of the 9-1-1 call volume in Memphis is non-emergency and does not require immediate assistance. In cases of crises only, like life-threatening emergencies or crimes in progress, residents should call 9-1-1 for immediate police, fire or...
