Category Archives: Funding Decisions

Agency partners applying for the United Way G. Bradley Wanzer, Jr. Award For Excellence this month

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Dave Skorupa, UWMS

Many United Way network partner agencies are completing applications for this year’s United Way of the Mid-South G. Bradley Wanzer, Jr. Award for Excellence. The Award honors Brad Wanzer’s 31-year career at our United Way and his legacy of caring. It … Continue reading →

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United Way presents over $9500 to support nonprofit work in Lauderdale County

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Dave Skorupa, UWMS

Lauderdale County area mayors, executives from Lauderdale County nonprofit agencies and United Way volunteers and staff met early Monday morning at City Hall for a celebration of United Way of the Mid-South’s work in Lauderdale County. United Way presented a … Continue reading →

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United Way and Memphis AFL-CIO Labor Council honor local labor unions for work to improve the Mid-South

Posted on June 25, 2013 by psmothersuw

Last week, United Way and the Memphis AFL-CIO Labor Council honored unions from across the region at the Union Hall, 1870 Madison in Memphis. Unions were presented awards of appreciation for their part in giving to and spreading awareness of … Continue reading →

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Congressman Cohen meets with United Way leaders, partner nonprofit agencies to discuss federal funding

Posted on April 22, 2013 by psmothersuw

Earlier this month Congressman Steve Cohen (Tennessee 9th District) met with United Way volunteers and staff, as well as representatives from partner nonprofit agencies in midtown Memphis to discuss a proposed 5% cut (which he does not support) in federal funding. Cohen … Continue reading →

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United Way distributes over $83,000 to network partners in Tunica County, MS

Posted on December 18, 2012 by psmothersuw

Health and human service nonprofits working to improve education, financial stability and health in Tunica County, MS will receive a total of more than $83,000 as a result of decisions from United Way of the Mid-South allocations committees. United Way … Continue reading →

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Tate County network partners will receive $92,159 from United Way of the Mid-South

Posted on December 17, 2012 by psmothersuw

Several health and human service nonprofits working to improve education, financial stability and health in Tate County, TN will receive over $92,000 as a result of decisions from United Way of the Mid-South allocations committees. Contributions from organizations and citizens … Continue reading →

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