by uwmsnewscenter | Aug 20, 2015 | Information Resources
City leaders, foundations and nonprofits will celebrate 40 years of providing information to the community and 10 years of the 2-1-1 information and referral service this weekend at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar Avenue in Memphis, TN. The...
by uwmsnewscenter | Aug 11, 2015 | Events, Volunteers
United Way of the Mid-South and Walmart locations are excited to announce we received a fantastic number of school supplies thanks to a “busload” of help in for our Fill The Bus campaigns in late July and early August. Walmart stores at 5255 Elvis Presley...
by uwmsnewscenter | Jul 21, 2015 | Education, Volunteers
United Way of the Mid-South and Walmart locations are asking you to assist children in need of school supplies with a busload of help in July and August during their “Fill The Bus” campaigns. “Many children start school without the supplies they need to succeed....
by uwmsnewscenter | Jul 18, 2015 | Day of Caring
Day of Caring will take place Friday, September 11, 2015. Organizations and nonprofits that want to participate, making the Mid-South an even better place to work and live, are signing up with our new online forms. Is your organization interested in having employees...
by uwmsnewscenter | Jul 17, 2015 | Campaign Representatives / Loaned Executives, Fund Raising
United Way is seeking sponsorships to help train a team of Campaign Representatives to help develop resources for improving education, financial stability, and health across the Mid-South. This short brochure provides details on how your organization can help, and the...
by uwmsnewscenter | Jul 14, 2015 | Education, Emerging Leaders, Events, Volunteers
What does it take to be an emerging leader in the Mid-South? It takes leadership, dedication and a good sense of direction. United Way’s Emerging Leaders group is made up of young volunteers ages 21-40 who are concerned about making our community a better place...
by uwmsnewscenter | Jul 8, 2015 | Events, Fund Raising, Volunteers
“It’s the largest amount we’ve ever raised from the tournament, and it’s helping United Way,” said David Vick, Supervisor, Water Meter Services for MLGW. Glen Eagle Golf Course in Millington hosted a record number of golfers – 140...
by uwmsnewscenter | Jul 1, 2015 | Events, Information Resources, Volunteers
Yesterday, United Way assembled volunteers from local organizations to learn more about opportunities for companies to support our community and to receive guidance on how we can improve our Employee Campaign Manager training sessions. Employee Campaign Managers are...
by uwmsnewscenter | Jun 23, 2015 | Events, Fund Raising, Health, News, Volunteers, Youth United Way
“Walk United,” MLGW’s downtown walking activity to raise awareness and resources for United Way, took place last Saturday. MLGW employees, United Way staff, Youth United Way leadership program teens and local volunteers came together for a brisk walk...
by uwmsnewscenter | Jun 22, 2015 | Day of Action
June is the month for United Way Day of Action across the earth, and here is a quick new video from our friends at United Way Worldwide to help celebrate the global work to improve education, financial stability and health. Earlier this month, United Way of the...
