by warner | Jul 31, 2021 | Blog
United Way of the Mid-South’s Free Tax Prep is happy to report an amazing 2021 tax season! Even though our tax season looked a little different due to the pandemic, Free Tax Prep was able to complete more than 11,000 tax returns for a refund total of more than $17...
by warner | Jul 8, 2021 | Blog, Free Tax Prep
Important changes to the Child Tax Credit will help many families get advance payments of the credit starting this summer. The IRS will pay half the total credit amount in advance monthly payments beginning July 15. You will claim the other half when you file your...
by warner | Jul 8, 2021 | Blog, Driving The Dream
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Driving The Dream has adapted and continued to support the Mid-South’s most vulnerable individuals and families. Through collaborative partnerships with 84 network partners, City of Memphis 2-1-1, and Memphis Crisis Center,...
by warner | Jul 8, 2021 | Blog
A BIG SHOUTOUT to Pfizer’s Memphis Logistic Center (MLC). During the 2020-2021 campaign year, MLC went above and beyond the call of duty to help out in our community! They held four different collection drives with different themes: school supplies; and diapers...
by warner | Jun 9, 2021 | Blog, Driving The Dream
Driving The Dream welcomes three new partners in May: Bodine School, Libertas School of Memphis, and Tennessee Voices. The Erika Center at Bodine School joined the network as a Tier 3 outreach and education partner. The mission of the Erika Center is to provide...
by warner | Jun 9, 2021 | Blog, Free Tax Prep
There is still time to file your taxes for free with United Way of the Mid-South’s Free Tax Prep! Now through June 26th you can visit United Way Plaza at 1005 Tillman Street from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday to have your taxes done by an IRS...
by warner | May 10, 2021 | Blog, Free Tax Prep
United Way of the Mid-South’s Free Tax Prep is ready to kick off the extended tax season: May 18th – June 26th, 2021. The service is offered at United Way Plaza at 1005 Tillman Street from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. There is no...
by warner | May 10, 2021 | Blog, Driving The Dream, Personal Stories
Elizabeth was having a hard time supporting her two daughters who are enrolled in public school. Her family’s lack of transportation and the cost of school uniforms created a significant financial burden. Through a referral, Elizabeth began working with a Care...
by warner | May 10, 2021 | Blog
United Way of the Mid-South’s Driving The Dream program is partnering with the City of Memphis and Shelby County to provide access to resources and supportive services for families needing emergency rental and utility assistance. The U.S. Department of...
