by uwmsnewscenter | May 4, 2023 | Driving The Dream, Grants, News
Tennessee Department of Human Services Families First Community Grant funds Driving The Dream™ to help thousands of families move from poverty to financial security. United Way of the Mid-South is the recipient of the Tennessee Department of Human Services Families...
by warner | Oct 6, 2021 | Blog, Driving The Dream
United Way of the Mid-South’s Driving The Dream has launched a pilot program in partnership with TennCare Managed Care Organization, Amerigroup and their providers to address the various Social Determinants of Health faced by families in Memphis living in poverty....
by warner | Sep 8, 2021 | Blog, Driving The Dream
United Way of the Mid-South’s Driving The Dream supports Mid-Southerners in various ways to help move people from where they are to where they dream to be. We would not be able to do this without our collaborative network of partner agencies. In addition to...
by warner | Jul 8, 2021 | Blog, Driving The Dream
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Driving The Dream has adapted and continued to support the Mid-South’s most vulnerable individuals and families. Through collaborative partnerships with 84 network partners, City of Memphis 2-1-1, and Memphis Crisis Center,...
by warner | Jun 9, 2021 | Blog, Driving The Dream
Driving The Dream welcomes three new partners in May: Bodine School, Libertas School of Memphis, and Tennessee Voices. The Erika Center at Bodine School joined the network as a Tier 3 outreach and education partner. The mission of the Erika Center is to provide...
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...