by warner | Jun 9, 2021 | Blog, Driving The Dream
Driving The Dream welcomes three new partners in May: Bodine School, Libertas School of Memphis, and Tennessee Voices. The Erika Center at Bodine School joined the network as a Tier 3 outreach and education partner. The mission of the Erika Center is to provide...
by warner | Jun 9, 2021 | Blog, Free Tax Prep
There is still time to file your taxes for free with United Way of the Mid-South’s Free Tax Prep! Now through June 26th you can visit United Way Plaza at 1005 Tillman Street from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday to have your taxes done by an IRS...
by warner | May 10, 2021 | Blog, Free Tax Prep
United Way of the Mid-South’s Free Tax Prep is ready to kick off the extended tax season: May 18th – June 26th, 2021. The service is offered at United Way Plaza at 1005 Tillman Street from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. There is no...
by warner | May 10, 2021 | Blog, Driving The Dream, Personal Stories
Elizabeth was having a hard time supporting her two daughters who are enrolled in public school. Her family’s lack of transportation and the cost of school uniforms created a significant financial burden. Through a referral, Elizabeth began working with a Care...
by warner | May 10, 2021 | Blog
United Way of the Mid-South’s Driving The Dream program is partnering with the City of Memphis and Shelby County to provide access to resources and supportive services for families needing emergency rental and utility assistance. The U.S. Department of...
by warner | Apr 5, 2021 | Blog
At United Way of the Mid-South, Resource Development is laying the foundation for another year of critical support for our community. While many of our workplace campaigns occurred between August and December 2020, we are still engaged in supporting our corporate...
by warner | Apr 5, 2021 | Blog, Free Tax Prep, Income / Financial Stability
United Way of the Mid-South’s Free Tax Prep is happy to celebrate Financial Literacy Month in April. This national initiative promotes financial well-being for people at every stage of life. The Free Tax Prep program offers their services free to those who qualify in...
by warner | Apr 5, 2021 | Blog, Driving The Dream
Driving The Dream recently announced its partnership with Workforce Mid-South to offer job seekers access to opportunities. Workforce Mid-South will function as a Care Coordination hub and refer families to appropriate services. They will provide overall service...
by warner | Apr 5, 2021 | Blog
United Way of the Mid-South recognizes that in order to reduce poverty in our community, we must tackle root causes. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) are a root cause of poverty. When a child is raised in an environment of great adversity, one where there are...
by keshia | Mar 8, 2021 | COVID-19, Health, Women United
CANDID CONVERSATIONS: COVID-19 VACCINES AND VACCINATIONS VIRTUAL TOWN HALL REBROADCAST National and local health professionals engaged in an honest conversation about COVID-19, the virus, the vaccine, and our community. Women United and United Way of the Mid-South...
