Category Archives: Helping children and youth succeed

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

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

Posted on May 22, 2013 by

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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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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Teenagers are encouraged to visit the Mid-South Teen Summer Volunteer Fair today

Posted on April 30, 2013 by

Teenagers have greater amounts of free time during the summer and many are searching for opportunities to make a difference as a local volunteer. This afternoon from 3:00 until 6:00 at the Benjamin Hooks Central Library (3030 Poplar Avenue in … Continue reading →

Posted in Helping children and youth succeed, Uncategorized, Volunteers

United Way sponsors Ruby Payne seminar – local teachers and sector leaders learn more about challenges faced by people in poverty

Posted on April 5, 2013 by

When Ruby Payne came to the University of Memphis in late March with her message about children and adults transitioning from a life of poverty, she left attendants in the crowded ballroom with one overall theme: There is so much … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Events, Financial Stability, Grants, Health, Helping children and youth succeed, Information Resources