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, July 20, 2010
Judy does something kind for others more than once a day, taking people to doctors, delivering Meals on Wheels, cooking for shut-ins who don't qualify for Meals on Wheels, visiting the sick, attending funerals of those who might not have many in attendance, serving on nonprofit boards, using her own money to purchace items for those in need.......and on and on. Nominated by Jerry Klein.
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...
Wednesday, October 07, 2009
Don is a monthly Meals on Wheels volunteer, is a Habitat for Humanity worker, an active church member, and much more! Nominated by Eugene & Joan Beatty.
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
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.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Meryl tirelessly organizes the Exxon Annuitants’ volunteer hours and grants each months. He and his loyal group of volunteers provide countless hours to the MIFA Senior Meals program every year. Meryl Broussard is Something Good in Memphis. Nominated by Anna Kathryn Word.
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.