Category Archives: Youth United Way

SAVE THE DATE: Youth United Way Recognition Banquet, Wed., May 9th

Posted on March 12, 2012 by

Youth United Way Leadership Program is asking all member teens and their families to mark Wednesday, May 9, 2012 on their calendars and schedules for this year’s recognition banquet, which celebrates youth service. The recognition banquet is one of the most … Continue reading →

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Youth United Way Executive Board Co-Chairman speaks to elementary school children

Posted on January 20, 2012 by

Youth United Way Executive Board Co-Chairman Jared Moses spoke to children at Denver Elementary School’s Beta Club earlier this week. Moses’ presentation addressed several of the attributes children need to be a member of the Beta Club. His remarks included why … Continue reading →

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Information messages in Sunday editions of The Commercial Appeal helped spread the United Way cause in 2011

Posted on January 12, 2012 by

Once again we wish to thank our friends at The Commercial Appeal who supported United Way of the Mid-South’s work to spread our message through the donation of quarter-page advertisements on Sundays during September – December, 2011. To see the … Continue reading →

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Youth United Way’s Shoebox Christmas initiative helps Fairley Elementary have Happy Holidays and a Merry Christmas

Posted on December 21, 2011 by

For several years, teens in the Youth United Way Leadership Program have taken time during the holidays to collect and assemble gift boxes filled with toys, school supplies, items, stuffed animals and other Christmas presents for young children in the Memphis … Continue reading →

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Photos: Youth United Way teens assemble gifts for young children as part of “Shoebox Christmas” project

Posted on December 15, 2011 by

For several years, the teens in the Youth United Way Leadership Program have taken time during the Christmas season to collect and assemble gift boxes for young children in the Memphis area. The teens deliver the gifts to a local … Continue reading →

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Youth United Way students provide grant to help create learning opportunities at Mass Media Xpo event

Posted on December 6, 2011 by

Students in the Youth United Way Leadership Program provided a grant of $700.00 to assist this year’s Mass Media Xpo at the Memphis City Schools Teaching and Learning Academy. The expo event took place last Thursday, December 1st. Several hundred … Continue reading →

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