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, December 31, 2009
"Mary Norman is Something Good in Memphis. Midtown North Community Garden is run by long-time garden enthusiast Mary Norman. She purchased two vacant lots adjacent to her home and started gardening. Mary is a down to earth gardener who shares her knowledge about the benefits of growing your own food and saving the planet with others. She willingly teaches her craft to any all especially children. Young and old scholars engage in all aspects gardening, helping to put up a greenhouse, filling...
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Nicole Gates is Something Good in Memphis. "She is doing an outstanding job with her Infant Mortality Force-Memphis raising awareness about the disparity and planning events to educate the African American community at large. Agent Gates, has reached well over 1000 people with this cause and her call to action. She continuously gives without fret! She is doing something good in Memphis and she is Something GOOD for Memphis!" Nominated by Yolanda Gates.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
"Sherry Johnson, Parent Counselor at Cypress Middle School is Something Good in Memphis. Sherry is the best enroller of people I know. She does a stellar job of recruiting, engaging and retaining volunteers for Cypress. Sherry's enthusiasm for Cypress and its student population is contagious. She encourages, motivates, and inspires students to push pass their comfort zones to aim beyond the stars. She teaches them that their present circumstances do not determine who they are as a person....
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Steve helped to collect and distribute nearly 500 gifts to seniors throughtout the Memphis community. He is truly something good in Memphis." Nominated by Arnetta Macklin.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Sally Pace truly is Something Good in Memphis. "Sally is a tireless champion for Memphis. She gives so much of her time and talents for her community, with the Junior League of Memphis and other organizations. She is determined to make this world a better place. I am lucky to know her." Nominated by Anna Hatfield.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Audra Bares is Something Good in Memphis. Audra volunteers countless hours and supports multiple local organizations that are making Memphis a better place. She serves on the board of MPACT Memphis, Memphis Youth Symphony, Nexus leaders, and STEP (Scholarships for Technical and Educational Programs) while working in marketing at Medtronic Spinal and Biologics. Audra is an active downtown resident who is always positive, smiling and helping others. She is definitely part of what is good in...
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Sheryl Walls is Something Good in Memphis and nominated for the second time! "Mrs. Walls works diligently for people. She is very active in her church and in the community and always displays a giving spirit and seeks nothing in return. She adopts children from the Angel Tree yearly and supports work at the Union Mission just to name a few. I think she deserves to be recognized for her hard work." Nominated by Tangie Dotson.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Donna Rhodes is Something Good in Memphis. She put her mind to making the holidays special for the homebound Meals clients that MIFA serves. Almost half of these Meals recipients report that they see family or friends less than once per week, but Donna made sure that they would have a special holiday season. On Christmas, along with Meals, volunteers will deliver gift bags to over 1,000 seniors. Donna's coordination of this project makes her Something Good in Memphis. ...
Monday, December 21, 2009
"The last
three years St. Andrew Church in Collierville has given one half of its
budget to outreach needs, including MIFA and other local agencies for the
last three years. The people in this church are so generous and this desire
to help has been a shared vision. It is a witness to the love of Christ." Nominated anonymously.
Monday, December 21, 2009
"Wanda Rushing, Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Memphis, is Something Good in Memphis. Check out her new book, "Memphis and the Paradox of Place: Globalization in the American South" -exploring the importance of place in a global society." Nominated by Sally Heinz.
Monday, December 21, 2009
Kirk Smith is Something Good in Memphis. He is "an
amazing man who has a heart for the city of Memphis. He shows compassion for
every one he works with no matter who they are or where they come from. He is
a teacher, a volunteer, and a leader. He is one reason I love Memphis." Nominated by Colin Byers.
Friday, December 18, 2009
"Janet is Something Good in Memphis. For the past several years, during Christmas Holidays she bakes assorted "yummy" breads to raise funds to purchase gifts for the local Toys For Tots children. She raises enough fund every year...in order that each child can have a very special Christmas.Thank you Janet for giving back, for caring & being our hero!!" Nominated by Betty Agis.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
"Ms. Bobbie Nelson volunteered her time and facilitated a Fashion Show for over 100 MIFA Congregate Meal site volunteers." Nominated by Arnetta Macklin.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
"For the past few weeks, Jean has given her time and assisted with the MIFA Christmas Day Hotline all with a smile and true holiday spirit." Nominated by Arnetta Macklin.
Monday, December 14, 2009
Wendy Briscoe is truly Something Good in Memphis. "She has a little sister from the Big Sister, Little Sister program. Her little sister was 8 when she started and is now 17. Wendy has paid for her to go to private school and lets her know how much she is loved every day. That is definitely something good in Memphis!" Nominated by Deirdre Oglesby.
Monday, December 14, 2009
Chauniece Conner is truly Something Good in Memphis! "Ballet On Wheels, Theatre of Dance is Memphis' only African American ballet school and dance company. As a non-profit organization, Ballet On Wheels relies heavily on community support to provide a culturally enriched development program to students from a variety of economic backgrounds. It has been proven that when young people are exposed to mentally and physically stimulating activities they perform better in the classroom and are...
Monday, December 14, 2009
Sheryl Walls is Something Good in Memphis. "She is an extremely selfless person. She has to be reminded to consider herself sometimes, so that she can continue to do good. She is the type of person that will give away the shirt off her back even in freezing temperatures like this. I love this lady because she has a heart of gold and a spirit of guardian angels. If she could do more, she certainly would." Nominated by Tracy Routen.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
"The Member Connections and Community Service Committees of MPACT Memphis are something good in Memphis because of their continual efforts to give back to the community. Tonight, for instance, they are having a drive for The Ronald McDonald House of Memphis. Each attendee of the holiday party is required to bring an item as admission. In addition, they are also inviting speakers from different nonprofits in town to speak at the party and encourage MPACT members to get more involved. What a...
Thursday, December 10, 2009
June West is Something Good in Memphis. "She is doing a wonderful job as the Executive Director of Memphis Heritage, especially in her campaign to save the Overton Square buildings and educate the community about the historical significance of that site." Nominated by Eileen Meyer.
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
"Cynthia Lancaster is Something Good in Memphis because she speaks out for those who otherwise would have no voice. Cynthia has advocated for the elderly as a Volunteer Long-term Care Ombudsman at MIFA for over 2 1/2 years." Nominated by Rick Finkey.
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
Jimpsie Ayres is Something Good in Memphis. "Jimpsie Ayres is a great friend to the Church Health Center! Jimpsie created the Church Health Center's 2009 Holiday Card." Her work for the Church Health Center helps raise funds to sustain their great programs. Thank you so much for putting your talent to work for a good cause. Nominated by Jeff Hulett.
Tuesday, December 08, 2009
Willa Lowry is Something Good in Memphis! "Willa and her helpers have made thousands of Love Caps to give to the needy." Nominated by Maurice Crouse.
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Tuesday, December 08, 2009
Dottie Todd is Something Good in Memphis. "Dottie generously givers her creativity and love of teaching to children and senior adults." Nominated by Dot Payne.
Tuesday, December 08, 2009
Yesterday Jeremy Reisman came to MIFA to deliver some toys that he and the rest of the Okeon AZA youth group collected. These toys will go to children in MIFA Housing Opportunities. It is so meaningful for me to see Memphis' youth working together to make the holidays special for other children. Way to go Jeremy and the Okeon AZA youth group, you truly are Something Good in Memphis.
Jeremy Reisman, representing the Okeon AZA youth group,...
Tuesday, December 08, 2009
Lorna McClusky is Something Good in Memphis. "She is one of my sisters, and she has done a great job as lawyer for Memphis. She is a great mother and a true standout in Memphis." Lorna truly is Something Good in Memphis. Nominated by Barry Sullivan.
Friday, December 04, 2009
"In addidtion to her busy career with the Memphis Restaurant Association, Eli works tirelessly for local nonprofits. She helps them raise funds, expand their volunter bases, and enhance their public awareness. Eli is an invaluable member of the Memphis community and is definitely Something Good in Memphis." Nominated by Anna Kathryn Word.
Eli Cloud is Something Good in Memphis
Friday, December 04, 2009
As the chairperson for Wurzburg Inc.'s employee giving campaign, Sonya Young helped her coworkers give back and make a difference in our community. Sonya truly is Something Good in Memphis. Nominated by Richard Kohrs.
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
"Wendy and Kalki are truly Something Good in Memphis! "Wendy and her husband Kalki have adopted their amazing, but special needs niece. They rescued her from probable death and a life where her basic needs were not met. They both work diligently to make sure VG is getting the best care and having the most fun possible." Nominated by Karen Golightly.
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
"Alex is Something Good in Memphis because he gathered a group of volunteers to build a wheelchair ramp for Fletcher Cleaves, a Lambuth University football player recently paralyzed in an auto accident. Alex has been building wheelchair ramps for the elderly and disabled for about 10 years with MIFA and Hands on Memphis." Nominated by Mary Claire Borys.
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
Ann Hanson is truly Something Good in Memphis. Her work in the community is vital to helping Memphians read more. "Ann Hanson put her UT (University of Texas!) Library Science degree to use this past year volunteering to read to students, labeling, cataloging, shelving and completely rebuilding the Berclair Elementary School library. Now that the Berclair job is complete, Ann has moved on to Brinkley Heights Urban Academy to do the same for their new library. In addition she is seeking sources...
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
"Stine Cooperwood is Something Good in Memphis! Stine is a positive, optimistic person who volunteers her time and wonderful spirit of giving to many organizations in Memphis. She advocates for a cleaner, greener Memphis through Keep Tennessee Beautiful. She also helps support the youth of our community to succeed in life and is a friend to those who are physically and intellectually challenged. Kudos to Stine for organizing a University of Memphis Basketball Camp with the Tigers basketball...
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
"Louis Moses II is Something Good in Memphis! Louis Moses goes above and beyond as a mentor and life coach through his job as an Employment Consultant at Shelby Residential and Vocational Services where he assists people with disabilities in finding and sustaining employment in the community. Louis does more than job training. He is often the mentor, guardian angel and life coach for many of the individuals he supports. He not only provides a path for them for building a career, he is interested...
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
"Sister Lakshmie Napagoda is the director of DeNeuville Learning Center in midtown Memphis. DeNueville's mission is to assist women of all backgrounds and cultures in learning the skills needed to make positive choices for themselves and their families. In addition to ESL and GED classes, the school also offers parenting classes, anger management classes, and other classes that encourage and enhance women's lives. Many different countries are represented at DeNeuville." Nominated by Carol...
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
"Having known her from the past, I can say that Cindy is a very well liked and talented member of this community" Nominated by Barry Sullivan.
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
This past Sunday, a group of employees from Paragon National Bank proved that they are truly Something Good in Memphis. They turned out in mass to help make life better for a member of our community. "The following Paragon National Bank employees are Something Good in Memphis because they spent the Sunday before Thanksgiving building a wheelchair ramp for Fletcher Cleaves. Fletcher is a Lambuth University football player from Cordova who was paralyzed in a recent auto accident. The volunteers...