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, 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...
Friday, December 04, 2009
"In addidtion to her busy career with the Memphis Restaurant Association, Eli works tirelessly for local nonprofits. She helps them raise funds, expand their volunter bases, and enhance their public awareness. Eli is an invaluable member of the Memphis community and is definitely Something Good in Memphis." Nominated by Anna Kathryn Word.
Eli Cloud is Something Good in Memphis
Friday, December 04, 2009
As the chairperson for Wurzburg Inc.'s employee giving campaign, Sonya Young helped her coworkers give back and make a difference in our community. Sonya truly is Something Good in Memphis. Nominated by Richard Kohrs.
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
This past Sunday, a group of employees from Paragon National Bank proved that they are truly Something Good in Memphis. They turned out in mass to help make life better for a member of our community. "The following Paragon National Bank employees are Something Good in Memphis because they spent the Sunday before Thanksgiving building a wheelchair ramp for Fletcher Cleaves. Fletcher is a Lambuth University football player from Cordova who was paralyzed in a recent auto accident. The volunteers...
Monday, October 12, 2009
Jennie Bledsoe and Velvet Graham are Something Good indeed! They are talented and dedicated leaders who coordinate all of the ServiceMaster corporate sponsorships and employee volunteers for MIFA, Habitat, and other charitable activities around our community. They are passionate about ServiceMaster and the causes we support - and their passion is contagious! They create a unique volunteer experience for each associate who participates and then recognize volunteer efforts so everyone will want to...
Friday, September 18, 2009
Las and Sara Savell have been celebrating Memphians who make a difference on their sign at the corner of Union and McLean for years. These messages help Midtowners focus on the good in Memphis every day. Thank you for being Something Good in Memphis! Nominated by Linda Marks.
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.