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, January 22, 2010
"Wendy is a MIFA Volunteer Long-Term Care Ombudsman at Court Manor Nursing Center in Memphis. In December, Wendy arranged with her co-workers at Mid-South Transplant Foundation to sponsor a Christmas party for Court Manor residents. They provided food and music and every resident received a gift selected from a wish list. Wendy and Mid-South Transplant Foundation are Something Good in Memphis!" Nominated by Rick Finkey.
Monday, January 04, 2010
Bobby Rogers understands the spirit of the holidays, and he is truly Something Good in Memphis. "Upon hearing that we had not been able to get a Christmas tree, Bobby and his kids delivered one to our doorstep that very afternoon, just days before Christmas. It made my wife's Christmas." Nominated by James Aycock.
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. ...
Friday, December 18, 2009
"Janet is Something Good in Memphis. For the past several years, during Christmas Holidays she bakes assorted "yummy" breads to raise funds to purchase gifts for the local Toys For Tots children. She raises enough fund every year...in order that each child can have a very special Christmas.Thank you Janet for giving back, for caring & being our hero!!" Nominated by Betty Agis.
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.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
"The Member Connections and Community Service Committees of MPACT Memphis are something good in Memphis because of their continual efforts to give back to the community. Tonight, for instance, they are having a drive for The Ronald McDonald House of Memphis. Each attendee of the holiday party is required to bring an item as admission. In addition, they are also inviting speakers from different nonprofits in town to speak at the party and encourage MPACT members to get more involved. What a...
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, November 30, 2009
Johanna Ellis is Something Good in Memphis. She is leading her team at work to make Memphis better this holiday season! "Johanna is Operations Manager at Park It Here by the airport in Memphis. They are participating in the Salvation Army's Angel Tree donations this holiday season, and offering a free day of parking to any customer who brings a gift for a needy child or senior citizen. Johanna and her team are a great example of Something Good In Memphis!" Nominated by Claire Ryan.
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
Bev stays busy helping others. She is a leader in Community Bible Study, which involves easily 8 hrs. a week. She also knits caps and takes them to the West Clinic every other week to personally give to patients in need of one. She volunteers once a week at Paige-Robbins Alzheimer's Center,where she runs a bingo game with prizes that she finds and buys.Also once a year she spends a week in Illinois with her sister making Christmas boxes for Operation Christmas Child.This year she and her sister...
Monday, October 19, 2009
Kay Clarke is one of MIFA's great supporters of fundraising events, especially the holiday cards. Nominated by Charlie Nelson.