by uwmsnewscenter | Jul 24, 2016 | News
The big story in Sunday’s edition of The Commercial Appeal is about United Way’s focus on Mid-South poverty. Reporter Kevin McKenzie writes about United Way using more resources to address the symptoms and causes of local financial instability,...
by uwmsnewscenter | Jul 18, 2016 | Education, Events, News, Volunteers, Youth United Way
By all accounts, last weekend’s “Fill The Basket” drives at Kroger stores for school supplies was a great success. We’re still gathering inventory reports, and we thank everyone who participated by donating school supplies to help Mid-South...
by uwmsnewscenter | Jul 12, 2016 | Day of Caring, Events, Fund Raising, Information Resources, News, Volunteers
REGISTER NOW! CLICK HERE! WEDNESDAY, JULY 27 University Center @ University of Memphis United Way Employee Campaign Managers are key in the Mid-South’s battle against poverty. Learn the latest best practices for a “next-level” campaign, see new...
by uwmsnewscenter | Jul 6, 2016 | Fund Raising, News, NFL, Personal Stories, Volunteers
Read Tom Schad’s story about Memphis Tiger linebacker and United Way Campaign Representative Charles Harris in today’s edition of The Commercial Appeal:...
by uwmsnewscenter | Jul 5, 2016 | Education, News, Youth United Way
Local Kroger stores, Youth United Way, and United Way of the Mid-South are helping provide Mid-South students with the supplies they need to succeed in school on July 16 and 17 with “Fill The Basket” collections at local Kroger stores. Many families struggle to secure...
by uwmsnewscenter | Jun 23, 2016 | Day of Action, Health, Information Resources, Volunteers
United Way of the Mid-South staff celebrated the worldwide United Way Day of Action last week, working alongside members of the U.S. military operating the Greyhound Medical outreach program at Lehr Arena at West Memphis High School. Personnel from the U.S. Army, U.S....
by uwmsnewscenter | Jun 23, 2016 | Events, News, Volunteers
“Poverty is the reason for the crime and the instability in our urban areas. Poverty in and of itself is never the ideal, the hope or the dream of our citizens here in the Mid-South. The dream is to move from where they are to the next step. If you think people dream...
by uwmsnewscenter | Jun 20, 2016 | Day of Action, News, United Way Worldwide, Volunteers
Members of the United Way staff will serve as volunteers tomorrow at the Greyhound Medical clinic in West Memphis, AR as part of United Way Worldwide’s Day of Action activities. The clinic provides a large variety of free medical care examinations and procedures...
by uwmsnewscenter | Jun 20, 2016 | Information Resources, News
You can hear Jeremy Park’s interview with United Way President & CEO Dr. Kenneth Robinson for the Lipscomb Pitts Breakfast Club program on AM600 online, using the link below. Copy and paste into your browser – you will leave our site and go to another...
by uwmsnewscenter | Jun 17, 2016 | Information Resources, News
AM600’s Lipscomb Pitts Breakfast Club radio show will feature an interview with United Way President and CEO, Dr. Kenneth Robinson, during broadcasts this weekend. Air times on AM600: Saturday, June 18 | 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, June 19 | 9:00 –...
