Category Archives: Education

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

Posted on May 22, 2013 by

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

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

Posted on May 20, 2013 by

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

Posted on May 16, 2013 by

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 by

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 by

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

Posted on May 2, 2013 by

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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