by uwmsnewscenter | Mar 24, 2023 | Funding Decisions, Grants
Shelby County has been selected to receive $497,460 under Phase 40 of the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP). EFSP funds are Federal funds awarded through the Dept. of Homeland Security. These funds are earmarked for 501 (c)(3) agencies to supplement emergency...
by uwmsnewscenter | Nov 8, 2022 | Blog, Free Tax Prep, Volunteers
Are you interested in helping thousands of individuals and families get the most out of their tax returns? Volunteer with United Way of the Mid-South’s Free Tax Prep program and you can make a difference in the lives of people in need to drive their dreams of...
by uwmsnewscenter | Nov 4, 2022 | Blog
What is an ACE? Nearly 61% of Americans experience hardships in adulthood that are related to household struggles from their childhood. These traumatic events that occur during adolescence are referred to as Adverse Childhood Experiences or ACEs. Looking closely at...
by uwmsnewscenter | Sep 24, 2022 | News, Press Release
A word from United Way of the Mid-South President & CEO, Rev. Kenneth S. Robinson, M.D.: United Way of the Mid-South’s Board Chair, J.T. Young, announced that he has accepted an opportunity at Florida Power and Light. With unbridled gratitude for his four...
by uwmsnewscenter | Aug 17, 2022 | Blog, Day of Caring, Volunteers
United Way of the Mid-South leads the community in organizing volunteers to impact non-profits and support their missions. Did you know that the Memphis metro area is home to over 1,000 nonprofit organizations? According to CauseIQ, over 400 Mid-South nonprofits are...
by uwmsnewscenter | Jul 26, 2022 | News, Op Ed
July 25, 2022 Rev. Kenneth S. Robinson, M.D., United Way of the Mid-South President and CEO, remarks on the death of Rev. Eason-Williams A clergy couple, Rev. Marilynn and I did not know Rev. Autura Eason-Williams personally, but her death felt very personal; the...
by uwmsnewscenter | Jul 25, 2022 | News, Women United
United Way of the Mid-South’s leadership group, Women United, recently presented trunks filled with supplies to fifteen Memphis-Shelby County Schools graduates about to begin their first semester of college. With the help of generous donations and sponsors,...
by uwmsnewscenter | Jul 21, 2022 | Blog, Education, Poverty
United Way of the Mid-South collects school supplies for students. The 2022-2023 school year is just around the corner, and United Way of the Mid-South’s annual Stuff the Bus supply drive needs your help ensuring Memphis-Shelby County students are prepared for...
by keshia | Feb 19, 2022 | Free Tax Prep, News
By Matthew Breazeale Feb 19, 2022 The hours of operation are scheduled with pick up and drop off hours. Pick up days are Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday off hours are Wednesday, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Thursday, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Photo by...
by keshia | Jan 21, 2022 | Free Tax Prep, News
By Talya Faggart Published: Jan. 18, 2022 at 5:42 AM CST|Updated: Jan. 18, 2022 at 7:10 AM CST MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – Tax season officially begins next week. As people prepare to file their taxes, there’s a free tax service here in the Mid-South helping low to...
