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MIFA’s Something Good in Memphis campaign is designed to celebrate those who make Memphis better, whether it’s the stranger who helps change your flat tire in the rain or a human services pioneer who changes the lives of a hundred poor Memphians. Sometimes people tend to focus on the bad and forget the good, but we see reminders of the good in Memphis every day!
Nominating is quick and easy – just fill out our simple form! Nominate friends, neighbors,and colleagues whose daily efforts or remarkable deeds embody the spirit of positive action in our community.Thank you for being a part of the good in Memphis!
MIFA's mission is to change the community by helping change lives through programs which sustain the independence of seniors, stabilize and transform families in crisis, and equip urban teens for success. Learn more about MIFA.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
The women of the Junior League of Memphis are truly Something Good in Memphis. They work hard to make this a better community. "The Junior League of Memphis has started, coordinated, or contributed to many of Memphis' most worthwhile organizations. The number of community projects the Junior League of Memphis has been involved in over the years totals in the hundreds. We support a variety of needs, primarily those that benefit women and children in need.
One upcoming, exciting event...
Monday, March 08, 2010
Claire Ryan has been recognized as Something Good in Memphis a couple of times already. On Friday she sent me a copy of the letter that she sent to Steve Forbes about why she feels that Memphis is certainly not miserable. She gave me the go ahead to share with everyone, so here it is.
Dear Mr. Forbes:
I take exception to your description of Memphis as a miserable city. I relocated from Boston to Memphis in 2002 so I believe I have an eye that is not jaded by native...
Wednesday, March 03, 2010
In a search to find someone to help the inner-core of our organization to flourish, we found Agnes Pokrandt. Agnes is a unique and creative woman that finds an opportunity in every situation to produce positive results. For the past year, I have worked with Agnes as we instituted the Leadership MIFA program for our management staff. Her intelligence and energy gives her the ability to convey efficient and effective management skills and styles to all of those around her. Her attention to...
Monday, March 01, 2010
Some of you might have recently read Mayor Wharton's "An Open Letter to Steve Forbes" that is making the rounds online. Within 3 minutes I got it in a couple of emails from members of our department at work. These are a few of the things that the people at MIFA that work on Something Good in Memphis had to say about it:
"Memphis is lucky to have Mayor Wharton. He is (among many, many other things) Something Good in Memphis!"
"Now this is how every Memphian should...
Monday, March 01, 2010
"I just read an article in The Commercial Appeal ( link ) about Dodger, the canine officer of the Shelby County Sheriff's Office, and I knew that he should be recognized as Something Good in Memphis. Along with Detective Troy Simmons, Dodger has served in the field for eight years, helping to apprehend suspects and to detect narcotics. As Dodger nears his retirement, I think it is right to recognize his work for our community." Nominated by Thomas Robinson.
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Monday, February 15, 2010
Amber Reed is truly Something Good in Memphis. "Amber Reed, who was crowned Miss Memphis Princess in November, is one of the young people who shows all of us that the future of our city is in good hands. Her pageant platform is Raising Awareness of the Needs of the Elderly, and she will be engaged in various projects to help seniors throughout the year. She has collected money for MIFA’s Souper Bowl of Caring and delivered Valentine’s cards, made by students at several Shelby County schools,...
Friday, February 12, 2010
"Jenna has a passion for helping abused and neglected animals in the Memphis area. She is dedicated to making sure that animal cruelty in our shelters is eliminated and spotlighting shelters who are in dire need. She has an awesome website that gives information and advice to animal lovers- anticrueltytaskforce.blogspot.com . Jenna is someone to be admired, and she's definitely Something Good in Memphis!" Nominated by Rebecca Jaffe.
Friday, February 12, 2010
2 weeks ago a group of doctors and staff from Le Bonheur Children's Medical Center went to Port-au-Prince, Haiti to care for children affected by the recent earthquake. The members of this team are truly something special and they are Something Good in Memphis! Below are the members of the team listed on the Le Bonheur website ( link ).
Sunny Anand, MBBS, D. Phil., Le Bonheur director of Critical Care,
director of Division of Pediatric Critical Care for University...
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Melissa Wolowicz is Something Good in Memphis! Scotta Allen writes, "I have
never met anyone who is as supportive of her friends and community as Melissa
Wolowicz. She is helping make Memphis a better place, and I am a better
person for knowing her." Nominated by Scotta Allen.
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
"Marlon "Big Dog" Brown officially works for SOS(Service Over Self) but is constantly in the Binghamton and Orange Mound neighborhoods helping those in need. Marlon would, and has, given the clothes off of his back and the furniture from his home for others. Marlon is definitely Something Good in Memphis!" Nominated by Chuck Carter.
Thursday, February 04, 2010
"Monty Shane is an incredible photographer. He creates works of art that are original, haunting, and one-of-a-kind. I personally can spot a Monty Shane photograph from across the room. Additionally, Monty is also committed to his community. He helps out with various organizations like Hope House and Friends for Life and volunteers his time and his talent back to people in need in Memphis." Nominated by Kevin Dean.
Tuesday, February 02, 2010
Gloria Watkins is Something Good in Memphis for the work that she is doing to better the lives of the youth in our community. "Mrs. Watkins is the new director at McFarland Community Center. Since Mrs. Watkins has been at McFarland she has been making a powerful impact in the lives of the youth within the community. Mrs. Watkins is spreading love and hope. She has brought new and exciting programs to the community. Mrs. Watkins has only been at McFarland for a few short months but she has...
Friday, January 29, 2010
Dave Lindstrom is Something Good in Memphis. "I met Dave Lindstrom while volunteering at WYPL. In addition to reading there several times a week for the on-air programs, Dave is involved in volunteer activities at the YMCA and serves on their board of directors. He is also active at the Memphis Peace and Justice Center, works tirelessly helping current and future non-profit leaders and executives through the Alliance For Non Profit excellence, is active at First Congregational Church and lends...
Friday, January 29, 2010
Amber Reed is Something Good in Memphis. "As only an 8th grader at FACS, Amber is out trying to work hard for the community and especially the elderly by working on creating an Adopt a Senior program. In just weeks she has put together Project: Valentine Cards, where elementary students make cards that will be delivered to area nursing homes, established a pen pal at a nursing home in Batesville, MS, and hopes to create a program that other teenagers will want to be involved in." Nominated by...
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Joey McDaniel is Something Good in Memphis. "Joey McDaniel never hesitates to go out of his way for a friend. When my family was sick, not only did he call to check on us - he offered to do a drugstore run and brought soup and cupcakes to our doorstep! If everyone was a friend like Joey, the world would be a better place!" Nominated by Anna Kathryn Word.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Nathan Harmeier is definitely Something Good in Memphis. "Nathan always thinks of other first. He is the owner of Above and Beyond Electric. The name speaks for itself. He is always going Above and Beyond for his customer. His main reason for going into business is to help other. Once a month his staff volunteers for MIFA's Meals on Wheels program. He ran a special campaign in October for Breast Cancer Awareness. For Christmas, his staff worked with the Salvation Army as bell ringers. He also...
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Zac Carpenter is Something Good in Memphis. "He has his hands in everything. He volunteered for Mayor Wharton's campaign, he spends time at the P&J Center, and is just a tireless cheerleader for the city. He moves as Memphis moves." Nominated by Todd Baker.
Friday, January 22, 2010
"A great lady and a long time friend who maintained the Stax light." Nominated by Patrick Montier.
Deanie Parker was nominated earlier as Something Good in Memphis and was featured in the Commercial Appeal ( link ).
Friday, January 22, 2010
Regenia Dowell is Something Good in Memphis. She is doing a great job as the Memphis Council Parent Teacher Association Treasurer, and she is really helping the children all over the city. Her job is so important to the future of our city. She is trying to build a strong educational system for the very talented and deserving Memphis children. Nominated by Shahzad Siddiqi.
Friday, January 22, 2010
"Valerie June is Something Good in Memphis. Not only does Val add to the great mix of Memphis's sonic texture, she is a shining example of how to treat people kindly and fairly." Nominated by Jes Crownover.
Friday, January 22, 2010
"Wendy is a MIFA Volunteer Long-Term Care Ombudsman at Court Manor Nursing Center in Memphis. In December, Wendy arranged with her co-workers at Mid-South Transplant Foundation to sponsor a Christmas party for Court Manor residents. They provided food and music and every resident received a gift selected from a wish list. Wendy and Mid-South Transplant Foundation are Something Good in Memphis!" Nominated by Rick Finkey.
Friday, January 22, 2010
"Susan Ratner is Something Good In Memphis! Susan serves as Guardian Ad Litem in Juvenile Court, representing the best interest of the child in dependency and neglect cases. Susan works tirelessly to make sure the children are protected and represented, working hand in hand with DCS and the Juvenile Court Justices. Her big heart and her determination to go what's right mean happy endings for tens of children each year!" Nominated by Claire Ryan.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Sarla Nichols is Something Good in Memphis. "Sarla brings inner-peace and physical health to many residents of the Midsouth through her Yoga Studio and the yoga/meditation classes that she teaches. Helping so many people to relax, be healthy and to act from love can only make Memphis a better place!" Nominated by Lisa Nezwazky.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Brad Watkins has created such positive change in Memphis in the past year. As Project Organizer for the Midsouth Peace & Justice Center, he has brought important issues to light in the Memphis community. His input helped the Shelby County commissioners take over the Rape Crisis Center ; his Issues First Initiative required that mayoral candidates pledge to address the community’s most important issues, which proved successful when Mayor Wharton and MLGW gave power to past due customers...
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Dr. Geoffrey Ward is Something Good in Memphis. "I would like to nominate Dr. Geoffrey Ward, Artistic Director of the Memphis Boychoir.This Organization is in it's 22nd season of serving boys grades 2-6 in the greater Memphis area. The Memphis Boychoir is focused not only on the continuing musical growth of the boys, but also the process of developing them into the next great leaders in the city of Memphis. As the artistic director, Dr. Ward works with the boys 2 hours, 2 days per week after...
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
"Zach
Randolph is Something Good in Memphis. I don't know him personally, but this
is just a shining example of someone who has a lot, and is giving a lot.
Memphis Grizzlies Forward Zach Randolph is paying several MLGW light bills
for struggling Memphis families." Nominated by Penelope McDowell.
Zach Randolph is Something Good in Memphis
Monday, January 11, 2010
Janet Boscarino is Something Good in Memphis. "Janet leads the Clean Memphis organization in working with community leaders and individuals to clean up our city. She has arranged countless events that make a difference in our neighborhoods, parks and downtown where clean up is most needed. She is an asset to Memphis and I'm proud to know her." Nominated by Johanna Ellis.
Friday, January 08, 2010
Elvis Presley is Something Good in Memphis! "During his life, Elvis helped put Memphis on the map. Since his death, millions of people have visited this city that he made famous. The charitable work that he started has continued through the Elvis Presley Charitable Foundation, and Memphis continues to benefit from this most famous citizen. Happy 75th Birthday, Elvis! Thanks for taking care of business in Memphis!" Nominated by Anna Kathryn Word.
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
Becky Clark is truly Something Good in Memphis. "As a child growing up in Memphis, Becky Clark and her family lived through horrific abuse at the hands of her stepfather. As a kid, she did all she could to try to get help, despite his threats to kill her and her family. She called the police, she courageously told a teacher, but there was no help. Her losses were great. Battering caused total hearing loss. After years of abuse, her twin brother took his own life in early adulthood. But Becky...
Monday, January 04, 2010
Bobby Rogers understands the spirit of the holidays, and he is truly Something Good in Memphis. "Upon hearing that we had not been able to get a Christmas tree, Bobby and his kids delivered one to our doorstep that very afternoon, just days before Christmas. It made my wife's Christmas." Nominated by James Aycock.