by uwmsnewscenter | Dec 2, 2015 | News
Our thanks to WMC TV 5 and reporter Ben Watson for highlighting United Way and our network partner agency SRVS as part of their #GivingTuesday coverage yesterday. Take a moment to visit the WMC TV 5 story online.
by uwmsnewscenter | Dec 2, 2015 | Fund Raising, News, Volunteers
In celebration of #GivingTuesday, TruGreen announced it has pledged more than $95,000 to the United Way as part of its annual fundraising campaign this year, with most of the contributions coming directly from employees. In three weeks, TruGreen employees donated more...
by uwmsnewscenter | Nov 25, 2015 | Events, News, Volunteers
a.) Black Friday – Shopping b.) Small Business Saturday – Shopping local c.) Cyber Monday – Shopping online d.) Giving Tuesday – GIVING! Make a difference that helps the Mid-South – support Giving Tuesday Tuesday, December 1, 2015 is the official opening of the...
by uwmsnewscenter | Nov 23, 2015 | Emerging Leaders, Events, Volunteers, Youth United Way
Thanksgiving just became a more enjoyable holiday for more than 40 local families thanks to last weekend’s project involving teens in the Youth United Way Leadership program and professionals in the City of Memphis Emerging Leaders Society. The two groups spent...
by uwmsnewscenter | Nov 23, 2015 | Education, Emerging Leaders, Events, Income / Financial Stability, Information Resources, Volunteers
“Ultimately, you have to own your destiny.” Those were the words of Kevin Woods at “Coffee with Kevin Woods” at The Office@Uptown, 594 N. Second Street last Thursday. The event provided an opportunity for some of Memphis’ young leaders to learn...
by uwmsnewscenter | Nov 20, 2015 | Free Tax Prep, News, Volunteers
[wpvideo 3pZwKW06] United Way’s Free Tax Prep program was featured on WREG News Channel 3’s Daybreak program yesterday as our effort to recruit volunteers is seeking people who want to impact the Mid-South’s struggles with income / financial...
by uwmsnewscenter | Nov 19, 2015 | News, Volunteers
[wpvideo Wd2KQGui] ABC Local 24’s “Local Good News” segment highlighted City of Memphis employees who performed in front of City Hall last week, singing “We Are The World” as part of their celebration of City employees and local citizens...
by uwmsnewscenter | Nov 18, 2015 | Emerging Leaders, Events, Information Resources
United Way Emerging Leaders is hosting a conversation among young entrepreneurs in Memphis at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 3 at the American Red Cross of the Mid-South, 1399 Madison Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104. A list of panelists appears below. Make your reservation...
by uwmsnewscenter | Nov 18, 2015 | Campaign Representatives / Loaned Executives, Events, Fund Raising, Volunteers
City of Memphis employees kicked off their United Way resource development campaign outside at City Hall plaza downtown, drawing dignitaries and city employees together to give testimonials about “living united and solving it together.” The city also...
by uwmsnewscenter | Nov 14, 2015 | News, Volunteers
Thursday’s announcement of United Way’s $100,000 Catalyst Fund grant to support Volunteer Memphis in partnership with Leadership Memphis was featured in The Commercial Appeal...
