by keshia | Oct 7, 2019 | Driving The Dream, News
The United Way of the Mid-South has served our region for nearly 100 years. And its president & CEO Dr. Kenneth Robinson, has helped focus its mission with the ‘Driving The Dream” initiative, a multi-agency approach taking aim at poverty. Join us for A...
by keshia | Sep 27, 2019 | Driving The Dream, News
By Dan Conaway Published: September 27, 2019 4:00 AM CT OP-ED As we spoke, words from an old spiritual I first heard and sang as a child came to mind. You probably know it, too. “Toe bone connected to the foot bone, Foot bone connected to the heel bone” Even in...
by keshia | May 22, 2019 | Day of Caring, News, Volunteers
By WMCActionNews5.com Staff | May 22, 2019 at 9:29 PM CDT – Updated May 22 at 9:29 PM MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – To mark 200 years, the City of Memphis teamed up with Volunteer Odyssey, The United Way and Wells Fargo to host “A New Century of Service.” More...
by keshia | Apr 4, 2019 | Fund Raising, News
by: Katina Rankin Posted: Apr 4, 2019 / 04:07 AM CDT/ Updated: Apr 4, 2019 / 07:41 PM CDT The United Way of the Mid-South has been trying to improve the quality of life for Mid-Southerners for ninety-five (95) years. We are taking a look back at the organization’s...
by keshia | Sep 13, 2018 | Day of Caring, News
By: Mary Jo Ola Posted: Sep 13, 2018 05:19 PM CDT Updated: Sep 13, 2018 06:30 PM CDT MEMPHIS, Tenn. (localmemphis.com) – Head to any big box store and you will find an aisle dedicated to feminine products from pads to tampons. Now imagine if young girls in the...
by keshia | Aug 29, 2018 | Day of Caring, News
By: Katina Rankin MEMPHIS, Tenn (localmemphis.com) – Posted: Aug 28, 2018 10:26 PM CDT Updated: Aug 29, 2018 12:12 PM CDT United Way of the Mid-South will celebrate their 95th anniversary this year. As part of the celebration, organizers are kicking off their...