by uwmsnewscenter | Oct 29, 2018 | Education, Events, Past, Press Release, Volunteers
Over 1300 people filled the parking lot at United Way of the Mid-South on Saturday, October 27th for the Fourth Annual Trunk or Treat on Tillman Street festival. With over 20 trunks hosted by area community partners, organizations and companies, families were able to...
by uwmsnewscenter | May 7, 2018 | Education, Health, News, Poverty, Volunteers
United Way of the Mid-South donates baby items to expecting young mothers in Memphis. We at United Way of the Mid-South believe that what every young mother needs is a chance to succeed. That’s why we support and donate baby items to the Adolescent Parenting...
by uwmsnewscenter | May 1, 2018 | News
United Way of the Mid-South hosts its first awards ceremony for corporate partners and donors who’ve made significant contributions during the prior campaign season United Way of the Mid-South (UWMS) held its inaugural Best of the Best Awards on May 1st at the Peabody...
by uwmsnewscenter | May 9, 2017 | Personal Stories
“I didn’t have the luxuries then that I have now.” Charles Everett, 55, was 9-years-old when his family moved from Mississippi to Tennessee. His parents were sharecroppers, instilling in their children the value of hard work and humility. Charles didn’t know he was...
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),...