Category Archives: Strengthening families and neighborhoods

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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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 →

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

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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United Way grant helps establish latest Boys & Girls Club branch in Oakhaven neighborhood

Posted on December 18, 2012 by

The youth of the Oakhaven community have an extra reason to celebrate the holidays this month, as a special grant from United Way of the Mid-South helped open the doors of a Boys and Girls Clubs location in the neighborhood … Continue reading →

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FREE workshops on fixing credit – and *keeping* it fixed

Posted on October 31, 2012 by

United Way of the Mid-South is proud to sponsor free credit repair workshops which teach attendees how to better manage finances and improve credit scores. The workshops are presented by Gary Patterson, Regional Manager of Clearpoint Credit Counseling Solutions. The … Continue reading →

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