Category Archives: Fund Raising

Bruce Hopkins leads United Way’s fundraising effort as General Campaign Chairman for 2013-14

Posted on April 29, 2013 by

Bruce Hopkins, President, West Tennessee Region for First Tennessee Bank was welcomed by United Way of the Mid-South’s staff with a standing ovation this morning as he starts his work as General Campaign Chairman for 2013-14. Hopkins is the lead … Continue reading →

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MLGW provides power to United Way with generous campaign surpassing $655,000

Posted on March 14, 2013 by

MLGW’s fundraising campaign for United Way used a theme of “Motivating. Loving. Giving. Working.” The four-word theme certainly describes the support our community receives from MLGW employees, as seen by this year’s total of $655,150 for United Way. MLGW employees … Continue reading →

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BNSF Railway impacts local education, financial stability and health with $12,000 gift to United Way

Posted on March 13, 2013 by

BNSF Railway operates more than 1,000 trains a day on one of the largest freight rail transportation networks in North America. A few weeks ago, the railway gave support to another important network with a $12,000 gift to United Way … Continue reading →

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United Way shares fundraising total-to-date and details of helping our community at Campaign Celebration and Annual Meeting

Posted on March 5, 2013 by

United Way announced the Mid-South community has raised over $25.1 million to improve local education, financial stability and health last Thursday during its Campaign Celebration and Annual Meeting at The Peabody in Memphis, TN. United Way of the Mid-South’s General … Continue reading →

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Fred’s and Mississippi Riverkings hold “Pack The House” night for United Way

Posted on January 24, 2013 by

(Written by David Schmoll, Mississippi Riverkings) SOUTHAVEN, MS. — On January 26, the Mississippi RiverKings and fred’s Super Dollar have teamed up to raise money for the United Way of the Mid-South on Belhaven University’s Pack the House night. All … Continue reading →

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TVA gives additional power to United Way with $50,000 presentation

Posted on January 9, 2013 by

Officials from Tennessee Valley Authority and MLGW gathered at City Hall in Memphis, TN to present a check from TVA for $50,000 to help United Way of the Mid-South’s work to improve local education, financial stability and health. Mayor AC … Continue reading →

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