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.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Because I know him. Nominated by Trevor Edwards.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Kenya's passion for transformational leadership and educational reform speaks directly to her love for Memphis and her desire to see it reach its fullest potential. Her dedication to the numerous boards she serves on displays her commitment to her community and her ability to inspire others to get involved. She is an asset to Memphis and the future of civic leadership. Nominated by Christopher Owens.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Len Edwards is something good in Memphis because of the services he provides to children. Nominated by Brenda Gatlin.
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.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Len Edwards gives children and parents hope. He helps them in situations that they may never be able to get out of by themselves. Nominated by Mary Vaughan.
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.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
I'd like to nominate Mario Hendrix and Darrell Cobbins, who are working hard as co-chairs for a fundraising and awareness campaign for BRIDGES, USA. The goal of the Power of 10 campaign is to increase the BRIDGES donor base by 100%, which means securing 550 new donors. Mario and Darrell kicked off this campaign in January, and it lasts until June 30. If BRIDGES meets the goal, they will be rewarded a $100,000 gift from an anonymous donor. This was a huge undertaking, and both Mario and Darrell...
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....
Friday, June 11, 2010
Sophorn McRae is an amazing person/wife/mother/architect/graphic designer who writes a blog that highlights positive things about and to do in Memphis. The blog is becoming more and more popular every day. It is very family-oriented, with great pictures - visit http://norococo.blogspot.com/ , and you will understand! Nominated by Christopher McRae.
Tuesday, June 08, 2010
Dorothy Gunther Pugh has made Ballet Memphis into something the entire community can be proud of. Not only does she get the organization out into the community with free performances and into the city schools with free curriculum, but she helps Memphis garner positive national attention for the caliber of work the professional company does. Next week they have been invited to perform at the Kennedy Center. And on top of it all, she is one of only a handful of female artistic directors in the...