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.
Tuesday, June 08, 2010
Dorothy Gunther Pugh has made Ballet Memphis into something the entire community can be proud of. Not only does she get the organization out into the community with free performances and into the city schools with free curriculum, but she helps Memphis garner positive national attention for the caliber of work the professional company does. Next week they have been invited to perform at the Kennedy Center. And on top of it all, she is one of only a handful of female artistic directors in the...
Friday, April 09, 2010
Nadia Matthews is a self-proclaimed "actionaire," talented playwright, and founder of LilyRoze, Inc., an organization that encourages youth in the arts. Nadia is driven yet remains humble and down-to-earth. And she's only 21! She is definitely Something Good in Memphis! Nominated by Candace Curtis.
Nadia Matthews is Something Good in Memphis
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.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Rebecca Edwards is Something Good in Memphis. Rebecca is the driving force of CAFE - Cultural Arts for Everyone. She brings exciting performing art to Memphis. In the last 9 years she has reached more than 120,000 people through her organization. Rebecca and CAFE are something good in Memphis! Nominated by Charlie Nelson.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Michael Andrews and Alice Laskey-Castle of Five In One are relatively new Memphians, but they put forth more effort into enriching the arts scene, participating in important conversations, and strengthening the network between art entities in Memphis than most lifetime Memphians. Nominated by Lauren Rae Holtermann.
Friday, October 09, 2009
Amie is currently undertaking a project called Portrait 365 where every day she photographs a Memphis resident who is proud to call Memphis home. She started this project because she wanted to show how many great people there are living and working in Memphis. http://memphisphotog.blogspot.com/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/amiev/ . Nominated by Jason Sheesley.
Monday, October 05, 2009
Frank runs the Edge coffeehouse in Memphis, and he provides a home for the kind of coffee shop happenings that Memphis' other coffeehouses don't. Aside from him running the only late-night coffee shop in Memphis, he uses his space to showcase art and music that you don't find anywhere else. Frank James is Something Good in Memphis. Nominated by Miguelito Equis.
Monday, October 05, 2009
Shea Colburn is always doing Something Good in Memphis. Whether its working to make his customers happy at Fresh Slices, building sets for local indie movies, helping me run Rozelle Artists Guild, doing favors for friends, or drawing and painting. Nominated by Lauren Rae Holtermann.
Monday, October 05, 2009
Chris Reyes strives to use his interests, film and animation, to spotlight the good things and good people in Memphis through his organization, Live From Memphis. He gave recognition and exposure to the little guys through the Flipsides series, like Memphis Roller Derby, local bands, Rozelle Artists Guild, VINI, and mannnny more. Chris Reyes is Something Good in Memphis. Nominated by Lauren Rae Holtermann.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Joann Self Selvidge is Something Good in Memphis. Her inspiring work through True Story Pictures makes our community better. Her Arts Interviews Series preserves the memories of special members of our area arts community, and gives us all a richer picture of Memphis. Nominated by Sally Heinz.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Jeff Nesin has made extraordinary contributions to Memphis through his leadership at the Memphis College of Art. While our community will lose something good when he moves to New York, we can be grateful for the time he was with us. Whether here or away, Jeff Nesin is Something Good in Memphis. Nominated by Margaret Craddock.