Author Archives: Dave Skorupa, UWMS

About Dave Skorupa, UWMS

Dave Skorupa is a member of the Communications department at United Way of the Mid-South in Memphis, TN

Support immediate and long-term disaster recovery after Oklahoma tornado devastation

Posted on May 21, 2013

You can help provide immediate and long-term relief for people suffering from the devastation of yesterday’s tornadoes in Oklahoma. United Way has activated the emergency and disaster response donation system to support Oklahoma’s recovery work at http://www.unitedwayokc.org/ Your gifts will support … Continue reading →

Posted in Disaster, Information Resources, News

United Way sponsors workshops to help organizations respond to domestic violence among employees May 30, June 27

Posted on May 16, 2013

United Way of the Mid-South’s network of partners works to reduce domestic violence in our community in many ways, including the use of education and awareness efforts. Domestic violence isn’t a “private matter” that stays in a person’s home when … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime, Education, Events, Health, Improving health for adults & seniors, Information Resources, News, Strengthening families and neighborhoods

Text4Baby contest underway – help our Mid-South states win!

Posted on May 13, 2013

Yesterday, people across the nation celebrated the important role mothers play in our lives. Today, we’re asking you to celebrate motherhood by helping us promote the national Text4Baby contest. Text4Baby provides FREE information text messages to mothers, mothers-to-be and caregivers … Continue reading →

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Education: New website helps people get information on Shelby County Schools unified school district

Posted on May 9, 2013

Later this summer (July 1 ) Shelby County Schools will become the largest school system in Tennessee when legacy Memphis City Schools and legacy Shelby County Schools merge to become the 14th largest district in America, serving nearly 140,000 students. … Continue reading →

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Health: United Way blood drive on May 22nd for network partner American Red Cross

Posted on May 2, 2013

At United Way we’re always happy when volunteers roll up their sleeves and get involved. On Wednesday, May 22, volunteers will be rolling up sleeves to take save lives as part of our blood donation drive. United Way of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Health, News, Partner Agencies, Volunteers

Hunger: Operation Feed combats food insecurity in the Mid-South

Posted on May 2, 2013

Did you know every week over 21,000 people rely on food from the Mid-South Food Bank for their next meal, and that one third of this group are children? Operation Feed is a special campaign that raises food and resources … Continue reading →

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