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, July 01, 2010
Tiffany is the co-founder of Pushing Outstanding Excellence for Kids, a non profit organization for children of all ages. The organization seeks to strengthen youth through mentoring and educational and personal development with the aid of the community. Nominated by Carita Cannon.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Instead of building a company to just profit himself, he and his partners have built a company, Community Security, to simply fund the the best nonprofits in Memphis - the ones who make this city a better place!! Nominated by Brad McDaniel.
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...
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
"Marlon "Big Dog" Brown officially works for SOS(Service Over Self) but is constantly in the Binghamton and Orange Mound neighborhoods helping those in need. Marlon would, and has, given the clothes off of his back and the furniture from his home for others. Marlon is definitely Something Good in Memphis!" Nominated by Chuck Carter.
Friday, January 29, 2010
Dave Lindstrom is Something Good in Memphis. "I met Dave Lindstrom while volunteering at WYPL. In addition to reading there several times a week for the on-air programs, Dave is involved in volunteer activities at the YMCA and serves on their board of directors. He is also active at the Memphis Peace and Justice Center, works tirelessly helping current and future non-profit leaders and executives through the Alliance For Non Profit excellence, is active at First Congregational Church and lends...
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Dr. Geoffrey Ward is Something Good in Memphis. "I would like to nominate Dr. Geoffrey Ward, Artistic Director of the Memphis Boychoir.This Organization is in it's 22nd season of serving boys grades 2-6 in the greater Memphis area. The Memphis Boychoir is focused not only on the continuing musical growth of the boys, but also the process of developing them into the next great leaders in the city of Memphis. As the artistic director, Dr. Ward works with the boys 2 hours, 2 days per week after...
Friday, January 08, 2010
Elvis Presley is Something Good in Memphis! "During his life, Elvis helped put Memphis on the map. Since his death, millions of people have visited this city that he made famous. The charitable work that he started has continued through the Elvis Presley Charitable Foundation, and Memphis continues to benefit from this most famous citizen. Happy 75th Birthday, Elvis! Thanks for taking care of business in Memphis!" Nominated by Anna Kathryn Word.
Monday, January 04, 2010
Kimkea Harris is Something Good in Memphis. "Kimkea has a heart for seeing young ladies be successful. She put her inner passion to work by forming a Christian Sorority/ mentoring group called D.O.V.E.S. (Daughters of Virtue Exalting the Savior). She found others with her same passion and they serve as mentors for these young ladies. The D.O.V.E.S. also do community service on a regular basis with nonprofit groups throughout the city of Memphis." Nominated by Renee Meeks.
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.
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
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...
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.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Kevin Dean is Something Good in Memphis. In addition to his work with Hope House, "he does loads for Memphis!" Nominated by Dylan Savage.
Kevin Dean is Something Good in Memphis
Friday, September 25, 2009
Whether she is at work or helping out in her free time Dana Davis is Something Good in Memphis. Dana spends her weekdays traveling for ALSAC. In her role as a philanthropic adviser, she meets with elderly donors in several different states. She is frequently their only company for the day and spends her time talking with them about the work going on at St. Jude or anything they might want to share. During the weekend, she volunteers with the Memphis Animal Shelter. Most Saturdays she can be...
Friday, September 18, 2009
For serving breakfast at Calvary Episcopal Church, lunch at Door of Hope, and dinner at Friends for Life, Mary Nease is Something Good in Memphis. Nominated by Dot Gilbertson.