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.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
David is just a great citizen. In addition to running a successful business and having a wonderful family, David is truly engaged in the community. He gives time to serve on boards of organizations that are making a difference. He helps with great networking and by asking out-of-the-box questions that make you think. David is something good In Memphis. Nominated by Margaret Craddock.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Nancy has been a volunteer DJ for WEVL Radio since 1998. She has recently taken her popular Pathways show to the next level by inviting guest DJs to talk about their work and play their favorite music. This is lots more work for Nancy, but it's great for the community. Nominated by Margaret Craddock.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Rhodes College opens its lovely green and shady grounds (along with bathrooms) to all the first-graders at Snowden for an end-of-the-year picnic and provides security to help kids cross University Street safely. My group of first-graders was so excited to be at a college and thought it looked just like a castle. Rhodes is a great neighbor! Nominated by KC Warren.
Friday, May 14, 2010
Kate Pera is a wonderful lady who is involved in so many projects that address our community's challenges. Most recently, she has agreed to assist with MIFA's Feed the Soul event. Whatever Kate touches is a golden success! Thank you Kate. Nominated by Charlie Nelson.
Friday, May 14, 2010
Len Edwards is in charge at COMEC - the Commission on Missing and Exploited Children. He works with parents whose children have taken a wrong turn somewhere. He works with kids whose lives are chaos. And when your kid goes missing in the middle of the night, he's the guy who sends out the Amber Alert to help bring your child home. Nominated by Maurrean Barger.
Friday, May 14, 2010
Before Deanna Kaminsky became a docent at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, she started God’s Unfinished Business at Temple Israel. Each year, we honor one docent from our team as Docent of the Year - Deanna is in the top five docents with the highest number of tours given this year, but this distinction is due to her exceptional talent, enthusiasm, skills, and dedication and her continued support of the Brooks Museum. She is always striving to learn more and improve, but she...
Friday, May 14, 2010
Norma Oliver is a fabulous young woman and mother. She is a member of Brown Missionary Baptist Church and a great supporter of MIFA! Nominated by Charlie Nelson.
Friday, May 14, 2010
Five-year-old Katie Dora is the greatest artist! Her self-portrait included an "I am Something Good in Memphis" sticker. Go Katie! Nominated by Charlie Nelson.
Friday, May 14, 2010
Ken Wall and his lovely wife, Sallie, are fantastic supporters of the Memphis community. Ken was great to donate water for our MIFA Meals volunteers. Nominated by Charlie Nelson.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Khenpo Gawang Rinpoche encourages members of his congregation to do good things to make their lives better. He instituted 10 days of "Prayers for Peace" in January, during which we performed two hours of group prayer daily to help bring peace to Memphis and the world. Khenpo Gawang is a Tibetan scholar and monk who has made Memphis his home and who heads the Pema Karpo Meditation Center. Nominated by Debbie Burch.