Author Archives: psmothersuw

About psmothersuw

Senior Marketing Specialist at United Way of the Mid-South

Education Update: Team Read partnership brings volunteers together to tutor and promote reading in local schools

Posted on May 22, 2013

United Way of the Mid-South has partnered with Memphis City Schools to provide literacy and other tutoring through Team Read, a collaborative  encouraging students to read and matching literacy tutors with students in local elementary schools. FedEx has a team … Continue reading →

Posted in Day of Caring, Education, Events, Helping children and youth succeed, News, Volunteers

United Way Community Conversations reveal desires for improved neighborhoods and expanded opportunties

Posted on May 22, 2013

There’s a lot of discussion across the Mid-South about goals and aspirations for our area – and much of it comes from United Way’s “Community Conversations” being conducted at locations across the region. United Way is bringing groups of people … Continue reading →

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Strategic Planning: United Way staff hears from Tunica County representatives during Community Conversations

Posted on May 20, 2013

United Way of the Mid-South staff met with network partner agency representatives in Tunica County, MS recently for a Community Conversation, listening to feedback about thoughts and aspirations for improving life for people in Tunica. As part of United Way’s … Continue reading →

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Congressman Cohen meets with United Way leaders, partner nonprofit agencies to discuss federal funding

Posted on April 22, 2013

Earlier this month Congressman Steve Cohen (Tennessee 9th District) met with United Way volunteers and staff, as well as representatives from partner nonprofit agencies in midtown Memphis to discuss a proposed 5% cut (which he does not support) in federal funding. Cohen … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Financial Stability, Funding Decisions, Information Resources, Partner Agencies, Public Policy, Volunteers | Leave a comment

Tomorrow’s CIM 3.0 Workshop shows how to generate reports, maps and data for grant applications

Posted on April 22, 2013

United Way’s CIM 3.0 will conduct a Grant Writing Community Cafe this Tuesday, April 23 at the Bridges boardroom at 477 N 5th St., Memphis, TN38105. The workshop begins at 9:00 a.m. and lasts until 10:30 a.m. CIM (Community Issues … Continue reading →

Posted in CIM, Education, Grants, Information Resources, Technology

Tax Day: EITCA & VITA sites open today, serving key roles during Financial Literacy Month

Posted on April 15, 2013

(April 15) Most people know today is Tax Day across America – the deadline for filing your income tax information with the Internal Revenue Service. United Way’s Earned Income Tax Credit Alliance (EITCA) and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) volunteers … Continue reading →

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