by warner | Mar 4, 2021 | Personal Stories
Helen Lemons was connected to Shelby United Neighbors in 1971 through the Social Security Administration after the sudden, tragic death of her father. She was convinced not to live off of her father’s social security, but to make a career for herself and help take...
by warner | Mar 4, 2021 | Blog
If the frigid temps are good for one thing, it might be to remind people there are those who could use some help staying warm. Geico kicked off their new partnership with a warm blanket drive to benefit local United Way agencies serving the homeless and displaced. The...
by warner | Mar 4, 2021 | Blog, Driving The Dream
United Way of the MId-South’s Driving The Dream, in coordination with DTD agency, Catholic Charities, would like to honor the life and legacy of Mrs. Deloris. “Deloris had a heart of gold. She was a faith-filled woman who had compassion for each of her clients and...
by warner | Mar 4, 2021 | Blog
United Way of the Mid-South’s Free Tax Prep welcomes AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps to our tax preparation program! Each year, AmeriCorps sends us a team of young adults who participate in their program and are looking to make an impact while gaining...
by keshia | Feb 15, 2021 | Free Tax Prep, News
A new, three-year collaboration with Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital and Porter Leath’s Early Success Coalition increases reach for program. MEMPHIS, TN, January 15, 2021– Beginning Monday, January 18, United Way of the Mid-South will launch our 19th year of our Free...
by warner | Feb 4, 2021 | Free Tax Prep, Income / Financial Stability, News
United Way of the Mid-South’s Free Tax Prep is open for business! Our Free Tax Prep program helps eligible Mid-Southerners — individuals and families whose household income was below $57,000 in 2020 — take advantage of every applicable deduction, like the...
by warner | Feb 4, 2021 | News
United Way of the Mid-South relies on our corporate partners to walk alongside us in our mission of creating opportunity for all. We’re happy to highlight some of the innovative ways our new and existing corporate partners are running their workplace campaigns during...
by warner | Feb 4, 2021 | News
One of the greatest successes in 2020 was our ability to connect individuals and families impacted by COVID-19 through the launch of United Way of the Mid-South’s Relief Call Center, powered by Driving The Dream. In this unprecedented time, our United Way felt...
by keshia | Jan 20, 2021 | Grants, Press Release
United Way of the Mid-South served as a Tennessee CARES Act Grant Administrator for 98 agencies MEMPHIS, Tenn., January 8, 2021 – MEMPHIS, Tenn., January 8, 2021 – United Way of the Mid-South served as one of six Grant Administrators for the Tennessee Community CARES...
by warner | Jan 7, 2021 | Blog
We are thankful for everyone who continued to support us in helping our community during the holiday season. There were several service projects that really made an impact in assisting our neighbors. One hundred and thirty employees from International Paper collected...
