Category Archives: Improving health for adults & seniors

United Way to be recognized with “Light of Hope” award from Shelby County Health Department, Memphis City Schools

Posted on November 27, 2012 by

United Way of the Mid-South is being recognized with a Light of Hope award by the Shelby County Health Department and Memphis City Schools for its work to increase awareness and understanding in the battle against HIV/AIDS in our community. … Continue reading →

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United Way staff recognized for work in emergency management with Mid-South VOAD

Posted on October 15, 2012 by

United Way’s work to support people and communities during emergencies and disasters is multi-faceted. In addition to supporting nonprofit agencies which provide hands-on services to people in need, United Way also participates in Mid-South VOAD, a group which promotes coordination, … Continue reading →

Posted in Disaster, Improving health for adults & seniors, Information Resources, News, Volunteers

United Way sponsors seminar & workshop: how domestic violence affects victims’ employers & coworkers, Oct. 25th

Posted on October 10, 2012 by

United Way of the Mid-South’s network of partners works to reduce domestic violence in our community in a variety of ways, including education and awareness efforts. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. United Way is one of the sponsoring organizations … Continue reading →

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

New United Way poster shares how your gifts help people in recovery from domestic violence and stop the generational cycle of harm

Posted on October 2, 2012 by

A new poster from United Way of the Mid-South puts a spotlight on how donations to United Way and the organization’s network of nonprofit partners helps people recover from the horror of domestic violence in our region. The poster also … Continue reading →

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United Way grant to the Mid-South Food Bank helps feed DeSoto County residents

Posted on September 6, 2012 by

Supplies barely met demand and the last person in line took the last cabbage as over 500 families in DeSoto County received food from the Mid-South Food Bank’s mobile food pantry last month. During a hot and muggy day, volunteers unloaded … Continue reading →

Posted in Grants, Health, Improving health for adults & seniors, Personal Stories, Strengthening families and neighborhoods

Sneak Peek: Your gifts to United Way help impact lives and build a stronger community

Posted on August 16, 2012 by

This year’s United Way Information and Leadership Guide publication will be released later this summer, and over the next few days we’re giving you “sneak peeks” at some popular pages from this helpful booklet. Today’s preview page provides a broad … Continue reading →

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