Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and out of an abundance of caution, United Way of the Mid-South is postponing our Plane Pull, currently scheduled for April 18. We appreciate the great level of support from the community, and we look forward to hosting this event at a future date. Don’t miss this opportunity to compete against […]
Beginning May 11 through July 15, 2020, the United Way of the Mid-South is offering extended free tax preparation assistance for individuals or families with amended returns, current year and prior year(s) return(s). A “Stimulus Hotline” will be activated to help individuals understand their eligibility. The hotline will also provide resources to prepare “stimulus” related […]
Who deserves to live a life of poverty? No one; and at United Way of the Mid-South, we are in heavy pursuit to actualize ways to create economic advancement and opportunity for all. We realize that systemic issues like the racial wealth gap have remained persistent in this country for decades. This growing burden impacts […]
Women United and United Way of the Mid-South regretfully announce the postponement of "CANDID CONVERSATIONS: COVID-19 VACCINES AND VACCINATIONS" on the original date of Thursday, February 11, due to unforeseen and changing circumstances. We understand the critical nature of this conversation, and we have confirmed a new date of Thursday, February 25, from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 […]
What is the Child Tax Credit? Advance Child Tax Credit payments are early payments from the IRS of 50 percent of the estimated amount of the Child Tax Credit that you may properly claim on your 2021 tax return during the 2022 tax filing season. If the IRS has processed your 2020 tax return or […]
Women Shelter Collection Sort Day October 2, 2021 Women United and our United Way encourage all Mid-Southerners to support our Domestic Violence Shelter Collection Drive to ensure women and children have what they need when they restart their lives. Women who are victims of domestic violence often leave their homes quickly without packing. All they […]
VOLUNTEER. HOST. PARTICIPATE In Trunk or Treat! The annual “Trunk or Treat on Tillman Street” Fall Festival is a safe, family-friendly event hosted by United Way of the Mid-South to connect with our neighboring community and the community-at-large. This fun festival allows our funded agency partners the opportunity to uniquely showcase their incredible work by decorating the trunks of cars and by passing out treats to local youth.
Help make Thanksgiving a time for our neighbors in need to be thankful! Join corporate and community partners by participating in food collection drives to help feed individuals and families at Thanksgiving. Donate non-perishable items for families in need. ITEM DESCRIPTION SIZE Corn Meal (self-rising) 5 lb Bag Flour (Self-rising) 5 lb Bag Sugar 5 […]
PLEASE JOIN US VIRTUALLY All of us at United Way of the Mid-South hope you had a wonderful holiday season and are enjoying a very happy new year! Again this year, we are hosting our virtual Annual Business Meeting, to offer you the opportunity to hear directly from our Board and staff leadership about our work reflected in […]
If your household made $58, 000 or less last year you qualify to get your taxes done FREE with United Way of the Mid-South’s, Free Tax Prep Program. United Way has partnered with Entergy to get your taxes done at no cost. Join us Saturday, February 19th from 10-2 p.m. at Hill Hernando Baptist Church, 1775 Memphis Street, […]