by warner | Apr 5, 2021 | Blog
At United Way of the Mid-South, Resource Development is laying the foundation for another year of critical support for our community. While many of our workplace campaigns occurred between August and December 2020, we are still engaged in supporting our corporate...
by warner | Apr 5, 2021 | Blog, Free Tax Prep, Income / Financial Stability
United Way of the Mid-South’s Free Tax Prep is happy to celebrate Financial Literacy Month in April. This national initiative promotes financial well-being for people at every stage of life. The Free Tax Prep program offers their services free to those who qualify in...
by warner | Apr 5, 2021 | Blog, Driving The Dream
Driving The Dream recently announced its partnership with Workforce Mid-South to offer job seekers access to opportunities. Workforce Mid-South will function as a Care Coordination hub and refer families to appropriate services. They will provide overall service...
by warner | Apr 5, 2021 | Blog
United Way of the Mid-South recognizes that in order to reduce poverty in our community, we must tackle root causes. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) are a root cause of poverty. When a child is raised in an environment of great adversity, one where there are...
by keshia | Mar 8, 2021 | COVID-19, Health, Women United
CANDID CONVERSATIONS: COVID-19 VACCINES AND VACCINATIONS VIRTUAL TOWN HALL REBROADCAST National and local health professionals engaged in an honest conversation about COVID-19, the virus, the vaccine, and our community. Women United and United Way of the Mid-South...
by warner | Mar 4, 2021 | Personal Stories
Helen Lemons was connected to Shelby United Neighbors in 1971 through the Social Security Administration after the sudden, tragic death of her father. She was convinced not to live off of her father’s social security, but to make a career for herself and help take...
by warner | Mar 4, 2021 | Blog
If the frigid temps are good for one thing, it might be to remind people there are those who could use some help staying warm. Geico kicked off their new partnership with a warm blanket drive to benefit local United Way agencies serving the homeless and displaced. The...
by warner | Mar 4, 2021 | Blog, Driving The Dream
United Way of the MId-South’s Driving The Dream, in coordination with DTD agency, Catholic Charities, would like to honor the life and legacy of Mrs. Deloris. “Deloris had a heart of gold. She was a faith-filled woman who had compassion for each of her clients and...
by warner | Mar 4, 2021 | Blog
United Way of the Mid-South’s Free Tax Prep welcomes AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps to our tax preparation program! Each year, AmeriCorps sends us a team of young adults who participate in their program and are looking to make an impact while gaining...
by keshia | Feb 15, 2021 | Free Tax Prep, News
A new, three-year collaboration with Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital and Porter Leath’s Early Success Coalition increases reach for program. MEMPHIS, TN, January 15, 2021– Beginning Monday, January 18, United Way of the Mid-South will launch our 19th year of our Free...
