by uwmsnewscenter | Aug 9, 2016 | Education, Events, News, Volunteers
The first day of school is always an exciting and anxious time for students, teachers, and parents. WREG News Channel 3 covered the start of the Shelby County Schools year with a report from its news camera team at Ridgeway Middle School, one of several schools...
by uwmsnewscenter | Jul 18, 2016 | Education, Events, News, Volunteers, Youth United Way
By all accounts, last weekend’s “Fill The Basket” drives at Kroger stores for school supplies was a great success. We’re still gathering inventory reports, and we thank everyone who participated by donating school supplies to help Mid-South...
by uwmsnewscenter | Jul 5, 2016 | Education, News, Youth United Way
Local Kroger stores, Youth United Way, and United Way of the Mid-South are helping provide Mid-South students with the supplies they need to succeed in school on July 16 and 17 with “Fill The Basket” collections at local Kroger stores. Many families struggle to secure...
by uwmsnewscenter | Jun 7, 2016 | Crime, Education, Income / Financial Stability, Information Resources, News
The latest edition of Memphis magazine (June 2016) provides a two-page spread featuring United Way’s new strategy to impact Mid-South poverty and move more people into lives of greater financial self-sufficiency. The spread, entitled “Driving The...
by uwmsnewscenter | Mar 21, 2016 | Education, Youth United Way
Youth United Way is recruiting new members for this Spring’s YUW leadership program. Youth United Way is a year-round leadership program where middle school and high school students gain exposure to community service opportunities, team building activities,...
by uwmsnewscenter | Mar 16, 2016 | Education, News, Partner Agencies
Congratulations to our United Way partner agency, Porter-Leath, on the groundbreaking for their new South Memphis Early Childhood Academy! We’re very proud of our partnership with We’re very proud of our partnership with Porter-Leath, and very grateful for...
