by warner | May 10, 2021 | Blog, Driving The Dream, Personal Stories
Elizabeth was having a hard time supporting her two daughters who are enrolled in public school. Her family’s lack of transportation and the cost of school uniforms created a significant financial burden. Through a referral, Elizabeth began working with a Care...
by warner | May 10, 2021 | Blog
United Way of the Mid-South’s Driving The Dream program is partnering with the City of Memphis and Shelby County to provide access to resources and supportive services for families needing emergency rental and utility assistance. The U.S. Department of...
by warner | Apr 5, 2021 | Blog
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...
by warner | Apr 5, 2021 | Blog, Free Tax Prep, Income / Financial Stability
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...
by warner | Apr 5, 2021 | Blog, Driving The Dream
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...
by warner | Apr 5, 2021 | Blog
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...
