Category Archives: Personal Stories

Your support at work: Facing tremendous odds, a mother and her son find a greater quality of life thanks to agency services and counseling

Posted on April 24, 2012 by

Rhonda hopes her son will not have to face the discrimination that she has faced since she became HIV positive. One important fact that may keep him from having to face that is, he does not have the disease. “He’s … Continue reading →

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Your support at work: Young Brad received at-home therapy for limited vocabulary and speech delays

Posted on April 19, 2012 by

(Note: This story is courtesy of Sheila Climer, Sr. Intake Service Coordinator at Le Bonheur Early Intervention and Development. Names and images are changed to protect privacy.) Brad was a healthy child, but his struggle with early speech caused his … Continue reading →

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Your support at work: His house destroyed by fire, John was unsure of where to turn, or how he and his wife would find shelter

Posted on April 17, 2012 by

(Note: This story comes courtesy of Kim Cribb with the American Red Cross. Names and images are changed to protect privacy.) The fire started in the kitchen, but the severe flame and smoke damage impacted every room in John’s home. … Continue reading →

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United Way sponsorship of Ruby Payne conference helps DeSoto, Tunica County and Senatobia City School teachers

Posted on April 13, 2012 by

People who work to improve the lives of people living in poverty need to understand how different their worlds can be. Often these differences can interfere with communication and understanding, making the work all the more challenging. United Way works to … Continue reading →

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Your support at work: Anna’s cancer diagnosis and legal issues made her future seem hopeless

Posted on April 11, 2012 by

Note: This story comes to us courtesy of Mauricio Calvo with Latino Memphis, part of United Way’s network of care. Names and images are changed to protect privacy. Anna was a single mother of three children who came to America … Continue reading →

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NEWS: White House honors Marlon Foster as a “Champion of Change” at National Forum on Youth Violence Prevention

Posted on April 5, 2012 by

Marlon Foster speaks at one of United Way’s Annual Meetings about his agency Knowledge Quest and the positive changes the agency is making for youth in our community. (Note: Knowledge Quest is a United Way network partner agency. Executive Director … Continue reading →

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