AFL-CIO Labor Council, organized labor and United Way partnership provides food to families in need during holidays

by uwmsnewscenter | Dec 16, 2015 | Grants, Health, Labor Participation, News, Volunteers

Earlier today, the AFL-CIO Labor Council and representatives from numerous labor unions across the Mid-South assembled and distributed over 150 Christmas food boxes to local families in need thanks in part to a special grant from United Way of the Mid-South. Dr....

United Way funded program receives spotlight at Rust College

by uwmsnewscenter | Oct 30, 2015 | Health, News

A United Way of the Mid-South funded program is featured in the Fall 2015 edition of The Sentinel, Rust College’s quarterly alumni publication. United Way has funded the Rust College High School Health Explorers Program (HEP) to help more high school students...

"Walk United" brings MLGW & local volunteers together for United Way

by uwmsnewscenter | Jun 23, 2015 | Events, Fund Raising, Health, News, Volunteers, Youth United Way

“Walk United,” MLGW’s downtown walking activity to raise awareness and resources for United Way, took place last Saturday. MLGW employees, United Way staff, Youth United Way leadership program teens and local volunteers came together for a brisk walk...

Health Alert: Dangerously high temperatures in the Mid-South this week

by uwmsnewscenter | Jun 22, 2015 | Health, Information Resources, News

As the Mid-South has entered high heat days of summer, Mayor Mark Luttrell, Jr. and the Shelby County Office of Preparedness are monitoring weather conditions and will continue to alert the public when dangerously high temperatures are present for our area. United Way...

Priority Issues / Domestic Violence: Mayor Wharton announces "Memphis Says NO MORE" launch June 25

by uwmsnewscenter | Jun 17, 2015 | Crime, Education, Events, Health, Information Resources, News

United Way of the Mid-South and our network of care take active roles in the work to reduce and eliminate domestic violence in our community. While some small evidence of progress is starting to surface, there is still a great need to address this challenge with the...

Get ready to "Walk United" and help the Mid-South, thanks to MLGW!

by uwmsnewscenter | May 27, 2015 | Events, Fund Raising, Health, News

Did you know you can help improve education, financial stability and health across the Mid-South just by walking? That’s right – on Saturday, June 20th you can join MLGW and United Way in “Walk United,” a beautiful morning stroll through Tom...