Something Good in Memphis | Ordinary People Doing Amazing Things Every Day.

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!

Recognizing someone is quick and easy – just send us an email! Acknowledge 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!

The Something Good in Memphis project was created by MIFA in 2009 to advance our vision of uniting the community through service. Our mission is supporting the independence of vulnerable seniors and families in crisis through high-impact programs. Our values are to welcome and respect all people, act with integrity, value individual initiative and ability, serve individuals and the community as an act of faith, and balance humanitarian goals with sound business practices. Learn more about MIFA here.

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Friday, September 13, 2013

Britney Christie & the Be Free Revolution

Britney is one of the co-founders of Be Free Revolution (BFR). BFR is a Memphis based non-profit that is a 2-part company. On one side of things they take teams to Africa to work, implement programs that change lives, and raise awareness. On the other side of things, they empower local entrepreneurs in these areas of Africa to improve their trade. They then help sell these items and use the profits to help fund feeding programs (over 11,000 meals have been paid for), provide safe housing, and... Read More

Posted by Ellen Whitten at Friday, September 13, 2013

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Sarah Cate puts children first

Sarah Cate is recognized for her inspiring volunteer work with at-risk children at First Church and the FirstWorks @ the Corners. For 10 years, Sarah has donated her time and talents to help change the lives of children. In 2003, Sarah, a new downtowner, visited First United Methodist.She chose this church at the suggestion of her mother who said, “find the Methodist Church on the corner.” Sarah was drawn to their outreach programs. She began working with the bus ministry... Read More

Posted by Ellen Whitten at Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Kayden Bowie inspires through music

From the moment Kayden decided he wanted to start performing he wanted to use that to motivate kids to do good. A straight "A" student at Macon Road Baptist, Kayden has an anti-bullying single titled "What If" that he has performed for many hundreds of elementary/middle school students throughout the Mid-South this last school year. He traveled with the Memphis Music Commission at their request to the state capitol in Nashville to perform his single to the delegates stressing the impor... Read More

Posted by Ellen Whitten at Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Monday, July 29, 2013

Heather DeBerry Stephens is something good

Heather DeBerry Stephens desires to serve others and believes that this is best accomplished by teaching and training those people by the word of God and through prayer. God birthed in Heather Stephens’ spirit, an anointing for intersession and prayer. Heather has a heart for the family, which is the first institution of God and this is why restoring the family is very important to her. She is a woman who truly has a servant’s heart and the spirit of excellence is her pursuit. She has ... Read More

Posted by Ellen Whitten at Monday, July 29, 2013

Monday, July 29, 2013

Nancy Blankenship inspires

Nancy Blankenship is a joy and inspiration to all who know her. The recent widow of a beloved minister and educator, Dr. Paul Blankenship, Nancy has spent many years in a variety of ministries of her own, in addition to being a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. A native of Ripley, Tenn., and a former school teacher, Nancy lived in a number of cities during her husband''s long career, making the most of each relocation and sharing her talents, gifts and faith along the way. Blessed ... Read More

Posted by Ellen Whitten at Monday, July 29, 2013

Thursday, July 25, 2013

Coach Corey Smith is something good!

I am nominating Coach Corey Smith. He is a mentor and basketball coach for a group of inner city young boys from ages 10-13 years. Coach Smith is a native of Memphis. He attended LeMoyne-Owen College where he played basketball for the school and majored in History. Coach Smith has also worked with children in Memphis City Schools as a teacher asst./tutor and mentor. His team The Memphis Shockers Basketball Team won the championship in their division this season 2013. Under the mentorsh... Read More

Posted by Ellen Whitten at Thursday, July 25, 2013

Monday, June 17, 2013

Patricia Belt & TN Safety Spotters

Patricia Belt (pictured above with Izzy and Lottie Dot) is founder of TN Safety Spotters Animal Friends Educating Children. Patricia has two dalmatians that are deaf therapy dogs Lottie Dot is 9 & Izzy is 2. Patricia volunteers countless hours volunteering at schools across the MidSouth, the VA Hospital, St Jude Hospital, Fire Museum, Women's Correctional Facility as well as appearing at many events throughout the year. They were awarded the Jefferson Award for Volunteerism. Patric... Read More

Posted by Ellen Whitten at Monday, June 17, 2013

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Donald Comer supports MIFA COOL

Donald Comer is the Director of Distributed Access Marketing for FedEx. Donald leads a team of nearly 40 employees, who recently conducted a career symposium consisting of mock interviews and professional development seminars for the 10th grade students of our MIFA COOL program. The students were exposed to aspects of marketing research and presentations. His team's interaction and attentiveness to the students was well received and worthwhile. Donald Comer and the Distributed Access Marketi... Read More

Posted by Ellen Whitten at Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Monday, June 10, 2013

LaBreisha Taylor is something good!

She is a young adult, a senior at Immaculate Catholic and a member of White Stone Missionary Baptist Church. This young lady is a leader in her school and her church and can be found participating in various events. This summer she is assisting at a summer camp for upcoming musical talents where she coaches and motivates young people to do their best. She is a member of the Young Actors Guild where she is an outstanding dancer/performer. A busy young lady on her way to the top of whate... Read More

Posted by Ellen Whitten at Monday, June 10, 2013

Thursday, June 6, 2013

Clinton Knox III is Young & Educated

Clinton Knox III is a a young achiever dedicated to consistency and hard work. There is no such phrase as "I give up," in this young achiever’s vocabulary. He was born and raised here in Memphis, TN. He attended Memphis Central High School, and is now a sophomore at Middle Tennessee State University. At MTSU he is involved with Collegiate 100, and he is currently the Student Government Association Freshman Council President. He also received the Freshman of The Year award for Middle Te... Read More

Posted by Ellen Whitten at Thursday, June 6, 2013

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Susan Penn promotes literacy

Ms. Susan Penn is something good in Memphis because she promotes literacy at the Memphis Library. I have had the joy of knowing her for almost all my life. I am a graduate of her Story Time. Ms. Susan reads to Memphis kids every Thursday and she is GREAT. She started a Story Time for deaf children and even earned a grant to continue. In her free time she does community service by placing signs on the sewer drains. Ms. Susan is not just great for children, she is great for our community. If yo... Read More

Posted by Ellen Whitten at Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Tabitha Birdsong has a sweet tooth

Tabitha Birdsong is the small business owner of Miss Birdsong's Sweet Tooth here in Memphis. She takes pride in not only her business, but she also donates her time and products to community fundraisers like Youth Villages Soup Sunday, the Ronald McDonald House Big Scoop Festival, and LeBonheur Children's Hospital Miracles in Motion bike-a-thon. Ms. Birdsong is awesome and knows the value of community outreach. She never seeks praise or acknowledgement for what she does. Ms. Birdsong s... Read More