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 08, 2010
Kathryn Givens serves as project manager for my youth organization. She puts all our events together and helps us stay on track. Kathryn is a fifth grade teacher at Gardenview Elementary School. After teaching, she still finds time to give back to her community. She is truly a person who is doing something good in Memphis! Nominated by Tiffany Reed.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Dr. Burke is definitely something good in Memphis. Not only is she a dedicated professor and Honors Program director extraordinaire at Christian Brothers University, she also is committed to making our community a better place. She donates her time to the Child Advocacy Center, brought the Memphis Food Bank's "Operation Feed" program to CBU, has her Psychology of Learning students train dogs at the Humane Society, and has emceed a fundraising faculty talent show for De La Salle elementary. Dr....
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...
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, October 23, 2009
Dr. Brewer is the choir director and music teacher at Ridgeway High School. He works with teenagers from a variety of backgrounds, races and financial means. He bestows on all of them a love of music and respect for their fellow classmates, their teachers and themselves. When Dr. Brewer's seniors graduate each year, they all have applied to or been accepted to college and have solid career goals that they wish to pursue. Our city schools only seem to get publicity when there is bad news to tell....
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Sometimes I think Shane is trying to be a real life superhero like the ones he reads about in comics. He's an illustrator at The Commercial Appeal , where he consistently churns out quality work, teaches Illustration courses at Memphis College of Art, and somehow finds time to take on side projects. He's a great teacher due in large part due to his compassion & enthusiasm. Nominated by Lauren Rae Holtermann.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Mark VanLeit is Something Good in Memphis. As a former public defender and children's advocate in New Mexico, Mark's passion continues in his work as a Special Education teacher at MCS. He spends countless hours in prayer and dedication in finding just the right learning tool for each child. In addition, he serves at Bellevue Baptist Church in the Homebound ministry, visiting senior citizens and volunteers each week for a 3-year program dedicated to digitizing all of Dr. Adrian Rogers sermons. ...