Category Archives: Volunteers

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

Strategic Planning: United Way staff hears from Tunica County representatives during Community Conversations

Posted on May 20, 2013 by

United Way of the Mid-South staff met with network partner agency representatives in Tunica County, MS recently for a Community Conversation, listening to feedback about thoughts and aspirations for improving life for people in Tunica. As part of United Way’s … Continue reading →

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Health: United Way blood drive on May 22nd for network partner American Red Cross

Posted on May 2, 2013 by

At United Way we’re always happy when volunteers roll up their sleeves and get involved. On Wednesday, May 22, volunteers will be rolling up sleeves to take save lives as part of our blood donation drive. United Way of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Health, News, Partner Agencies, Volunteers

Hunger: Operation Feed combats food insecurity in the Mid-South

Posted on May 2, 2013 by

Did you know every week over 21,000 people rely on food from the Mid-South Food Bank for their next meal, and that one third of this group are children? Operation Feed is a special campaign that raises food and resources … 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

Bruce Hopkins leads United Way’s fundraising effort as General Campaign Chairman for 2013-14

Posted on April 29, 2013 by

Bruce Hopkins, President, West Tennessee Region for First Tennessee Bank was welcomed by United Way of the Mid-South’s staff with a standing ovation this morning as he starts his work as General Campaign Chairman for 2013-14. Hopkins is the lead … Continue reading →

Posted in Fund Raising, News, Volunteers