by keshia | Dec 17, 2021 | Disaster, News, United Ways of Tennessee
On December 10 and 11, catastrophic storms swept through much of Northwest Tennessee. It is so important that we Unite together to help those in the greatest need. The United Way network is working with emergency management, disaster partners and local communities to...
by keshia | Dec 17, 2021 | Disaster, News
Hundreds of trained Red Cross disaster workers from all over the country are helping on the ground and virtually in Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas and Missouri, focused on providing shelter, meals, comfort and support in the face of the deadliest tornado outbreak in a...
by keshia | Dec 9, 2021 | Blog, Funding Decisions
United Way of the Mid-South Invites Proposals for the UWMS Equity Fund The UWMS Equity Fund seeks to invest in grass-roots, community identified interventions and strategies to improve neighborhoods by addressing root causes of racial inequity. Root causes of Racial...
by warner | Oct 6, 2021 | Blog
Each year, United Way of the Mid-South’s Free Tax Prep assists low to moderate income families in filing their tax returns for free. This service that helps some of our most vulnerable neighbors would not be possible without our wonderful volunteers. Free Tax Prep is...
by warner | Oct 6, 2021 | Blog, Driving The Dream
United Way of the Mid-South’s Driving The Dream has launched a pilot program in partnership with TennCare Managed Care Organization, Amerigroup and their providers to address the various Social Determinants of Health faced by families in Memphis living in poverty....
by keshia | Sep 10, 2021 | Blog, Fund Raising
As we enter the 2021-2022 Employee Giving campaign season, United Way of the Mid-South is excited to share with you a special message from our Campaign Co-chairs Chris Anderson and Markova Reed. Chris Anderson, Regional Vice President, Enterprise Holdings, Inc.,...
by warner | Sep 8, 2021 | Blog, Driving The Dream
United Way of the Mid-South’s Driving The Dream supports Mid-Southerners in various ways to help move people from where they are to where they dream to be. We would not be able to do this without our collaborative network of partner agencies. In addition to...
by warner | Sep 8, 2021 | Past
We are thrilled to announce that Trunk or Treat will be back again this year! United Way of the Mid-South’s annual “Trunk or Treat on Tillman Street” provides a safe and fun way for families to enjoy Halloween with COVID-19 accommodations. All safety measures and...
by warner | Sep 8, 2021 | Blog
Evolve Bank and Trust showed out again this year for United Way’s Stuff the Bus campaign to benefit Shelby County Schools! Historically the collection bins have overflowed with supplies, and this year was no different! Ramna Martin, SVP, Director of Human...
by warner | Sep 8, 2021 | Blog
United Way of the Mid-South’s Free Tax Prep is seeking volunteers for the upcoming tax season. There are various roles needed. To learn more or fill out an application can be found at https://uwmidsouth.org/free-tax-prep/. The Free Tax Prep team would also like to...
