Category Archives: Improving health for adults & seniors

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 →

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Media: The Commercial Appeal highlights United Way grant for mobile food pantry work in northwest Mississippi

Posted on February 14, 2013 by

Mobile food pantry will distribute free food again on February 27 in DeSoto County More than 800 families were helped during the most previous distribution of food from the Mid-South Food Bank’s mobile pantry project, made possible thanks to a … Continue reading →

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Volunteer Now! Project Homeless Connect Memphis, Feb. 14, sponsored by United Way

Posted on February 4, 2013 by

Project Homeless Connect Memphis is seeking more volunteers for a massive one-day event on Thursday, February 14 at the Cook Convention Center. The project is sponsored by United Way of the Mid-South and helps unsheltered homeless people in Memphis and … Continue reading →

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Quick photos: Presentation of United Way Catalyst Funds yesterday

Posted on December 14, 2012 by

United Way presents two major Catalyst Fund investments to impact local education and health Wednesday, we reported on two presentations from the United Way Catalyst Fund to organizations working on cross-sector approaches to better align local efforts impacting local education … Continue reading →

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Working across sectors and systems: Two United Way Catalyst Fund grants will impact local education and health outcomes

Posted on December 12, 2012 by

United Way will present two Catalyst Fund grants designed to help organizations working to improve approaches to local education and health challenges tomorrow afternoon. United Way Catalyst Fund grants are strategically awarded to strengthen the collective impact that cross-sector institutions … Continue reading →

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Quick Photos: Congratulations on retirement, Deborah Cotney!

Posted on December 3, 2012 by

Deborah Cotney, President of Meritan (part of United Way of the Mid-South’s network helping senior citizens maximize their individual potential throughout life’s stages) is retiring this year. Cotney has been an important member of United Way’s network – serving with our … Continue reading →

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