by uwmsnewscenter | Jun 22, 2015 | Health, Information Resources, News
As the Mid-South has entered high heat days of summer, Mayor Mark Luttrell, Jr. and the Shelby County Office of Preparedness are monitoring weather conditions and will continue to alert the public when dangerously high temperatures are present for our area. United Way...
by uwmsnewscenter | Jun 19, 2015 | Day of Caring
This year’s United Way of the Mid-South Day of Caring event is set for Friday, September 11, 2015. Official online registration information and more details will be shared with you soon.
by uwmsnewscenter | Jun 17, 2015 | Crime, Education, Events, Health, Information Resources, News
United Way of the Mid-South and our network of care take active roles in the work to reduce and eliminate domestic violence in our community. While some small evidence of progress is starting to surface, there is still a great need to address this challenge with the...
by uwmsnewscenter | Jun 17, 2015 | Events, Financial Documents, Free Tax Prep, Income / Financial Stability, Volunteers
Do you still need to file a tax return for 2014 or amend a prior year’s return? United Way’s Free Tax Prep program has extended days for you to get your taxes prepared – FREE OF CHARGE – by IRS-certified preparers. United Way’s Free Tax Prep program...
by uwmsnewscenter | Jun 16, 2015 | Events, Financial Documents, Free Tax Prep, Income / Financial Stability, Information Resources, Volunteers
United Way’s Free Tax Prep program is still helping people in Tipton County on Saturday, June 20 and Saturday, June 27, by appointment only. Volunteers will be on hand to help with late returns and amended returns at Tipton County Public Library, 3149 Hwy. 51 S.,...
by uwmsnewscenter | Jun 8, 2015 | Education, Information Resources, Partner Agencies, Volunteers, Youth United Way
Saturday’s “Books & BBQ” literacy and publishing expo at the Agricenter International brought children, students, and people interested in reading and writing together for a great day of fun and education. Teens in our Youth United Way leadership...
by uwmsnewscenter | Jun 5, 2015 | Information Resources, News, Personal Stories
The latest edition of Inside Memphis Business magazine highlights United Way President / CEO Dr. Kenneth S. Robinson in its leadership section. Reporter Frank Murtaugh shares details about Dr. Robinson’s early life, the leadership of his parents, his education...
by uwmsnewscenter | Jun 1, 2015 | Events, Information Resources, Youth United Way
Right on the heels of the World Championship BBQ contest in Memphis, a new literacy and publishing expo called “Books & BBQ” is launching at the Agricenter International this weekend, and United Way is taking part. Books & BBQ will take place 10:30...
by uwmsnewscenter | May 27, 2015 | Events, Fund Raising, Health, News
Did you know you can help improve education, financial stability and health across the Mid-South just by walking? That’s right – on Saturday, June 20th you can join MLGW and United Way in “Walk United,” a beautiful morning stroll through Tom...
by uwmsnewscenter | May 21, 2015 | Education, Grants, News
United Way of the Mid-South President and CEO Dr. Kenneth S. Robinson shared details about Red Nose Day’s effort to improve child education and combat child poverty this week on WMC TV 5 and Bounce TV. Red Nose Day is a telethon-type broadcast on the NBC network...