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.
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,...
Friday, February 12, 2010
"Jenna has a passion for helping abused and neglected animals in the Memphis area. She is dedicated to making sure that animal cruelty in our shelters is eliminated and spotlighting shelters who are in dire need. She has an awesome website that gives information and advice to animal lovers- anticrueltytaskforce.blogspot.com . Jenna is someone to be admired, and she's definitely Something Good in Memphis!" Nominated by Rebecca Jaffe.
Friday, February 12, 2010
2 weeks ago a group of doctors and staff from Le Bonheur Children's Medical Center went to Port-au-Prince, Haiti to care for children affected by the recent earthquake. The members of this team are truly something special and they are Something Good in Memphis! Below are the members of the team listed on the Le Bonheur website ( link ).
Sunny Anand, MBBS, D. Phil., Le Bonheur director of Critical Care,
director of Division of Pediatric Critical Care for University...
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Melissa Wolowicz is Something Good in Memphis! Scotta Allen writes, "I have
never met anyone who is as supportive of her friends and community as Melissa
Wolowicz. She is helping make Memphis a better place, and I am a better
person for knowing her." Nominated by Scotta Allen.
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.
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.
Tuesday, February 02, 2010
Gloria Watkins is Something Good in Memphis for the work that she is doing to better the lives of the youth in our community. "Mrs. Watkins is the new director at McFarland Community Center. Since Mrs. Watkins has been at McFarland she has been making a powerful impact in the lives of the youth within the community. Mrs. Watkins is spreading love and hope. She has brought new and exciting programs to the community. Mrs. Watkins has only been at McFarland for a few short months but she has...