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Education: New website helps people get information on Shelby County Schools unified school district

Later this summer (July 1 ) Shelby County Schools will become the largest school system in Tennessee when legacy Memphis City Schools and legacy Shelby County Schools merge to become the 14th largest district in America, serving nearly 140,000 students. … Continue reading

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Learn about what’s going on in the Mid-South this April with the CIM Calendar

United Way’s Community Issues Management (CIM) calendar is filled with fun spring events for the community! Utilize CIM to help identify areas of Memphis and surrounding counties where events are going on this season. More and more nonprofits and citizens … Continue reading

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Media: The Commercial Appeal highlights United Way grant for mobile food pantry work in northwest Mississippi

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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Valuable training for serving on a nonprofit board of directors, Tuesday, February 26

It’s vitally important that volunteers serving on local nonprofit boards understand the issues, roles and responsibilities that come with this type of community leadership. Volunteer Mid-South is providing board connection training focused on Effective Board Service, Tuesday, February 26. This must-take … Continue reading

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Volunteer Now! Project Homeless Connect Memphis, Feb. 14, sponsored by United Way

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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Memphis Police Department officers to provide “active shooter” workshop for the Mid-South Feb. 13 at United Way

Violent, unexpected attacks in unlikely places is a reality our nation is facing with disturbing frequency. The damage an armed assailant can create in a matter of seconds and minutes ends lives and threatens the security of communities. These “active … Continue reading

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