Monthly Archives: February 2011

MEDIA RELEASE: United Ways of Tennessee presents awards at annual “Hill Day” in Nashville

Posted on February 28, 2011 by

Contact: Mary Graham President, United Ways of Tennessee  615-791-1464  mary.graham@uwtn.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE UNITED WAYS OF TENNESSEE PRESENTS AWARDS AT ANNUAL HILL DAY NASHVILLE, TN (March 1, 2011) United Ways of Tennessee (UWTN), the association of 38 United Ways in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Events, Grants, Helping children and youth succeed, News, United Ways of Tennessee, Volunteers

Remembering Dr. Jesse McClure

Posted on February 28, 2011 by

It is with great sadness and fondness of memory that we remember Dr. Jesse McClure, a long time United Way volunteer leader and a former Chairman of our Board of Directors, who passed away last week. Dr. McClure joined our … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Volunteers

Youth United Way provides insights and feedback to help fight youth crime

Posted on February 28, 2011 by

Saturday’s Youth United Way Leadership Program meeting featured guest speakers Michelle Fowlkes and Washina White from the Memphis Shelby Crime Commission. Fowlkes and White spoke with the teens about youth violence in Shelby County and received feedback on strategies to better address … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime, Helping children and youth succeed, News, Youth United Way

In The News: Commercial Appeal editorial salutes Mid-South’s support of United Way

Posted on February 28, 2011 by

An editorial in The Commercial Appeal (read it here) salutes our Mid-South community for supporting United Way’s most recent fundraising campaign with over $25.7 million. The total was announced during the United Way Annual Meeting and Campaign Celebration on Thursday, Feb. … Continue reading →

Posted in News

In The News: UW Annual Meeting story in today’s Commercial Appeal

Posted on February 25, 2011 by

Our friends at The Commercial Appeal reported details about the United Way Annual Meeting and Campaign Celebration in today’s edition. You can read the story here. Yesterday’s meeting saluted volunteers and organizations which support our fundraising and community impact work. … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Fund Raising, News, Personal Stories, Volunteers

Free Tax Preparation site helping people in Lauderdale County

Posted on February 23, 2011 by

The Helping Hands of Lauderdale County is offering free tax preparation services at New Beginnings Christian Outreach Church on Saturdays. The effort started earlier this month. The church is located at 313 South Washington in Ripley, TN. Helpers will be on … Continue reading →

Posted in EITCA, Financial Stability