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 22, 2010
Liz has a lot of compassion. She cares about those she serves. She was our link with MIFA during our SHINE Catholic Work Camp. I think Liz is personally interested in clients and making their lives better. Nominated by Susan Anderson.
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.
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.
Friday, April 09, 2010
Reginald Johnson believes every young man can excel and reach his highest potential. He is dedicated to empowering and encouraging young men in this city to become community leaders. He is CEO & founder of Boys Incorporation, a nonprofit youth organization housed in MIFA's Life Skills Institute on Tuesday nights from 6 to 8 p.m. Reginald was recently honored as one of MIFA's Day of Reflection and Service 2010 Program Award Winners. His first group will graduate this April. May he continue to...
Monday, March 29, 2010
"Sandy is Something Good in Memphis because of the way she advocates for the elderly." Sandy Smegelsky runs MIFA's Long-Term Care Ombudsman program, and she does a fantastic job. Nominated by Anne Hagler.
Here is a little information about the Long-Term Care Ombudsman program from the MIFA Website:
MIFA’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman program advocates for the rights of thousands of residents in nursing homes, assisted-living facilities, and residential care homes in Shelby,...
Thursday, March 11, 2010
On February 27th over 330 members of Fullview Missionary Baptist Church and Fayette-Ware Comprehensive High School conducted a “Freedom Ride” by performing community service and giving over $5,000 to local charities. Pastor Walter and Rev. Wilma Peggs passed up the traditional money gifts on their anniversary and instead used it to help change the community. Their faith in action is definitely Something Good in Memphis. Nominated by Arnetta Macklin.
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, 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,...
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...
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.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
John Boevingloh is Something Good in Memphis. As a Volunteer Long-Term Care Ombudsman, John has developed a special connection with the residents at his nursing home. On the rare occasions when he misses his regular visit, the residents ask the facility to call MIFA and make sure he is okay. Nominated by Rick Finkey.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
It is always great to see a young man or woman make a decision to do something different with his/her summer time off. Witt had the desire to not only work but to help others. As one of his priests at St. Peter's, I would like to commend his efforts and the work he did this summer at MIFA. Nominated by Fr. John Pitzer.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Mrs. Gourley is a great support of MIFA and Wings Cancer Foundation. Gerre is one of the original members of MIFA Tea Ladies. These ladies call and thank our donors for whatever making generous gifts to MIFA, whether it is clothing or $10,000. She is definitely something good in Memphis and at the Village. Nominated by Charlie Nelson.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Ellen works tirelessly to get MIFA's mission out to the public, finding creative ways to engage Memphians in supporting MIFA, one of our city's most positive organizations! Nominated by Elisabeth Callihan.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Kay Clarke is one of MIFA's great supporters of fundraising events, especially the holiday cards. Nominated by Charlie Nelson.
Monday, October 19, 2009
April was extremely helpful in preparing gift bags for Feed the Soul . Nominated by Charlie Nelson.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Kim is a great supporter of MIFA! Nominated by Charlie Nelson.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Pam gives generously of her time, talent, energy, and enthusiasm in so many ways in our community. She coordinates MIFA's Love Caps program, which, in partnership with First Baptist Church, provides over 3,000 handmade caps and lap robes to MIFA clients every year. At First Baptist, she also sings in the choir, leads the Cradle Roll, and works with young adults in Sunday School. She is active in the UT-Memphis Faculty Wives Club. Nominated by Frances Marks.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Sharon Gray and Kris Kourdouvelis are the best supporters of nonprofits in Memphis, especially for sharing The Warehouse for MIFA's Feed the Soul event! Nominated by Charlie Nelson.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Kesha Minnis, Phyllis Hunt, and Doris Batchelor are great volunteers. You can always count on them when you need them. Thanks so much for your time! Nominated by Charlie Nelson.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Terry was a great assistant to the photographer during Feed the Soul! Nominated by Charlie Nelson.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Michael McPherson and Isaac Lias are something good in Memphis for providing great "stepping" entertainment during Feed the Soul. Nominated by Patrece Williams.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
LaSheryl Askew, Tiffany Smith, Patricia Larry, and Vicky Johnson are something good because they helped out at Feed the Soul! Nominated by Charlie Nelson.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Harrah's H.E.R.O.s are something good in Memphis because of their support as servers and bartenders at Feed the Soul. Nominated by Charlie Nelson.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Teresa Dickerson and the Grizzlies Girls were great greeters at our Feed the Soul event! Nominated by Charlie Nelson.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Wendy Benson and Dyme Peace Models were great volunteers for Feed the Soul! Nominated by Charlie Nelson.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Robert Raiford and his daughter, Paula, are something good in Memphis because they support MIFA's Feed the Soul event! Nominated by Charlie Nelson.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
The Junior League provided great hostesses for our Feed the Soul sponsors, and the League helps many nonprofits in Memphis through Helping Hands. Nominated by Charlie Nelson.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Caprice took great care of our great supporter Dr. Chu and his guests. Nominated by Charlie Nelson.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Rosa Wilson, Bobbie Nelson, and JB Bishop are women who define "helpful" and "nice"! If you need someone to feel welcome at an event, recruit these ladies. Feed the Soul was fabulous because of them! Nominated by Charlie Nelson.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Thanks to Phyllis for being such a great volunteer - because of her, Feed the Soul was a success! Nominated by Charlie Nelson.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Jacob Savage, Matt Roberts, Katie Atkins, and Meredith Smith at Speak Creative put in a lot of work to get the Something Good in Memphis website up and running. If it weren't for their generosity and talent, we wouldn't have this great space to showcase all of the good people in Memphis. They have been a pleasure to work with on this project and on our MIFA website. They are truly Something Good in Memphis. Nominated by Thomas Robinson.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Chester Brooks has been a faithful volunteer at Alzheimer's Day Services of Memphis (ADS) for the last 5 years. He shows nothing but compassion and concern, and he embodies the gentle in gentleman, crucial traits when working with participants such as ours. He looks forward to volunteering and he has a wonderfully infectious smile. Chester thinks of the ADS staff and participants as his family and we think the same of him. He rarely takes vacation unless he has to, and he gets upset on the days...
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
On October 8th, 50 students from St. Agnes Academy volunteered to beautify MIFA. The young ladies planted 20 flats of pansies in eight flower beds - over 700 flowers were planted! St. Agnes girls, parents, and teachers are Something Good in Memphis! Nominated by Mary Wilder.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Thanks to the Something Good in Memphis campaign, people all over Memphis are focusing on the positive forces at work in our city. We're taking the time to look around and acknowledge the great things our neighbors are doing to improve the quality of life in our hometown. SGIM is re-shaping attitudes and lifting spirits! On behalf of the families of Memphis, we salute you! Nominated by memphisloveskids.com.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Jennie Bledsoe and Velvet Graham are Something Good indeed! They are talented and dedicated leaders who coordinate all of the ServiceMaster corporate sponsorships and employee volunteers for MIFA, Habitat, and other charitable activities around our community. They are passionate about ServiceMaster and the causes we support - and their passion is contagious! They create a unique volunteer experience for each associate who participates and then recognize volunteer efforts so everyone will want to...
Friday, October 09, 2009
Hank is just pretty groovy. Nominated by Lauren Murray.
Monday, October 05, 2009
Margaret
Craddock is the Executive Director of MIFA and a shining star in Memphis. Her
energy, enthusiasm and intelligence launch vital programs that serve the
Memphis area. She is a true example of grace and dignity. And, she throws a
great party! Margaret truly is Something Good in Memphis. Nominated by Donna Tosches.
Monday, October 05, 2009
MIFA and Memphis are fortunate to have this generous and gracious couple among us. In addition to performing innumerable acts of kindness and compassion for friends and the community at large, Prabhakar, a retired engineer, has delivered MIFA Meals weekly for over 11 years. He also serves as a volunteer in MIFA’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman program, which provides advocacy for nursing home residents. Rohini, a retired pharmacist, is a frequent companion on the Meals routes, and she sometimes brings...
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Mike Mathias is Something Good in Memphis. As packaging executive by day and a community servant by night, Mike teaches single mothers how to become financially independent at MIFA's Life Skills Institute. His service is humble, but his impact is great. Nominated by Russ Williams.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Wendy Benson is a advocate supporter of MIFA and the Memphis community. She is always giving time and resources to help others, and that's just the tip of the iceberg. She is a great and loving person in so many ways. Wendy Benson is Something Good in Memphis. Nominated by Erika Lewis.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Kate Langsen is Something Good in Memphis. She has been an active MIFA Meals volunteer for almost 20 years. Kate has also done a great job of getting others to serve. Her nominator (and friend) Ruth Muhs has been volunteering at MIFA for 13 years. Kate truly has a heart for service, and Memphis is much the better for it. Nominated by Ruth Muhs.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Billy Quin delivered MIFA Meals until he was almost 80 years old. He served as a volunteer for over 15 years, delivering Meals to Memphians once a week. His service and dedication make him truly Something Good in Memphis. Nominated by Susan Deese.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Jean Howard is a generous person who believes in helping others. She has served at Vollintine Church for over 30 years as a Sunday school teacher, youth leader, and superintendent, in addition to volunteering for MIFA all year round. She is Something Good in Memphis. Nominated by LaSheryl Askew.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Nina Thornton is the driving force behind MIFA's Youth Servant Leadership Oratorical Contest and mentoring project, which serves Memphis teens each year. Under her leadership, this competition has grown and seen youth push themselves to become good public speakers. Nominated by Sally Heinz.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Mallory Gary was the winner of the 2009 MIFA Youth Servant Leadership Oratorical Contest. Her speech was an inspiration to everyone who heard it, and she serves as a true role model for her peers. Mallory is Something Good in Memphis. Nominated by Thomas Robinson.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Julia Allen has demonstrated that she cares so much for her community and for those in need. For a lifetime of volunteering locally and globally, Julia Allen is Something Good in Memphis. Nominated by Sally Heinz.
Friday, September 18, 2009
For more than twenty years, James Craven has been delivering Meals for
MIFA. As a longtime volunteer who serves those in need, James is
certainly Something Good in Memphis. Nominated by Thomas Robinson.