by uwmsnewscenter | Aug 16, 2016 | Campaign Representatives / Loaned Executives, Volunteers
Stephanie Butler, United Way’s Chief Strategy Officer, met with our new class of Campaign Representatives today and provided a glimpse into what the team will learn over the next several months working with United Way staff to generate resources for our fight...
by uwmsnewscenter | Aug 9, 2016 | Education, Events, News, Volunteers
The first day of school is always an exciting and anxious time for students, teachers, and parents. WREG News Channel 3 covered the start of the Shelby County Schools year with a report from its news camera team at Ridgeway Middle School, one of several schools...
by uwmsnewscenter | Aug 5, 2016 | Emerging Leaders, Income / Financial Stability, Information Resources, News
United Way’s Emerging Leaders (age 40 and under) next “Coffee & Conversations” meeting on Thursday, August 11 features Ephie Johnson speaking on Poverty & The Power Of Relationships: Steps We Can Take To Decrease Poverty In Our Community. The...
by uwmsnewscenter | Aug 4, 2016 | Allocations, Catalyst Fund, Driving The Dream, Funding Decisions, Grants, Income / Financial Stability, News, Partner Agencies
One of the most innovative ways United Way of the Mid-South empowers community efforts to improve education, financial stability, and health is through the Catalyst Fund grant, which has provided over $938,000 to support the start-up or expansion of promising...
by uwmsnewscenter | Jul 27, 2016 | Information Resources, News
United Way’s focus on Mid-South poverty through our “Driving The Dream” initiative is receiving widespread support and interest. See these articles from Mid-South newspapers: Memphis-based United Way leverages funding to target poverty Commercial...
by uwmsnewscenter | Jul 26, 2016 | News, Poverty
Today’s editorial in The Commercial Appeal, with the headline “United Way guides nonprofits into its ‘Driving the Dream’ initiative against poverty” recognizes our new focus on Mid-South poverty and the collaborations we are forming to...
by uwmsnewscenter | Jul 24, 2016 | News
The big story in Sunday’s edition of The Commercial Appeal is about United Way’s focus on Mid-South poverty. Reporter Kevin McKenzie writes about United Way using more resources to address the symptoms and causes of local financial instability,...
by uwmsnewscenter | Jul 18, 2016 | Education, Events, News, Volunteers, Youth United Way
By all accounts, last weekend’s “Fill The Basket” drives at Kroger stores for school supplies was a great success. We’re still gathering inventory reports, and we thank everyone who participated by donating school supplies to help Mid-South...
by uwmsnewscenter | Jul 12, 2016 | Day of Caring, Events, Fund Raising, Information Resources, News, Volunteers
REGISTER NOW! CLICK HERE! WEDNESDAY, JULY 27 University Center @ University of Memphis United Way Employee Campaign Managers are key in the Mid-South’s battle against poverty. Learn the latest best practices for a “next-level” campaign, see new...
