by uwmsnewscenter | Oct 24, 2014 | Archive
First Tennessee kicked of its campaign to a full auditorium of employees at the downtown building this past week, and generously arranged for food trucks outside to feed the crowd. “We’re hoping everyone will make a pledge to United Way this year.” Those were the...
by uwmsnewscenter | Oct 24, 2014 | Archive
United Ways of Tennessee and other groups are raising awareness of the need for expanded afterschool programs this week, starting with a news conference yesterday at the Tennessee State Capitol in Nashville. The launch of the Tennessee Afterschool Network is an effort...
by uwmsnewscenter | Oct 20, 2014 | Archive
[wpvideo oOjl5IAM] Last Saturday United Way was very happy to share an early-morning message with viewers of WHBQ FOX13 Memphis to promote our College / Career Readiness seminar at Rhodes College. The event was produced by our Youth United Way Leadership...
by uwmsnewscenter | Oct 16, 2014 | Archive
[wpvideo ctZEQ4IK] Earlier today Youth United Way Director Clint Anderson appeared on WHBQ FOX13’s “Good Morning Memphis” program to share details about this weekend’s College / Career Readiness seminar. You can watch the interview above, or...
by uwmsnewscenter | Oct 15, 2014 | Archive
A short YouTube video from our friends at United Way Worldwide shares the focus of our global network to improve education, financial stability and health. (Note: Clicking the image above will take you to United Way Worldwide’s YouTube site. You can also view...
by uwmsnewscenter | Oct 13, 2014 | Archive
For ServiceMaster employees, getting to know the United Way partner agencies is an important element in giving. Ever since ServiceMaster started its United Way campaigns, it has brought employees and agency representatives together to discuss what improvements they...
by uwmsnewscenter | Oct 9, 2014 | Archive
A study of IRS data by The Chronicle of Philanthropy finds Memphis is the second most generous major city in the nation. The publication announced its findings earlier this week in its “How America Gives” report. The Chronicle noted “Of the 50...
by uwmsnewscenter | Oct 9, 2014 | Archive
[wpvideo xZHHsATA] Our College / Career readiness seminar October 18 was the topic of conversation during WREG News Channel 3’s “Live at Nine” broadcast yesterday morning. Youth United Way Director Clint Anderson shared details about the event, and...
by uwmsnewscenter | Oct 9, 2014 | Archive
The Bar-Kays announced their upcoming 50th anniversary celebration concert will benefit United Way of the Mid-South. Bar-Kays performers James Alexander and Larry Dotson met with United Way staff and volunteers during the organization’s in-house campaign results...
by uwmsnewscenter | Oct 3, 2014 | Archive
When Valero throws a United Way fundraising event, employees go all the way to make it fun, exciting and yes, filling. Recently, Valero held an outdoor carnival to help raise money for United Way. The carnival included cook-offs (with some great tasting jambalaya),...
