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, August 05, 2010
Cassandra Webster heads up The Memphis Challenge. The Memphis Youth Leadership Program (MYLP), one of her many programs geared at developing Memphis youth, just concluded after a summer spent providing 150 area youth the skills to become productive Memphians. Nominated by Robert Bain.
Friday, April 09, 2010
Reginald Johnson believes every young man can excel and reach his highest potential. He is dedicated to empowering and encouraging young men in this city to become community leaders. He is CEO & founder of Boys Incorporation, a nonprofit youth organization housed in MIFA's Life Skills Institute on Tuesday nights from 6 to 8 p.m. Reginald was recently honored as one of MIFA's Day of Reflection and Service 2010 Program Award Winners. His first group will graduate this April. May he continue to...
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
Becky Clark is truly Something Good in Memphis. "As a child growing up in Memphis, Becky Clark and her family lived through horrific abuse at the hands of her stepfather. As a kid, she did all she could to try to get help, despite his threats to kill her and her family. She called the police, she courageously told a teacher, but there was no help. Her losses were great. Battering caused total hearing loss. After years of abuse, her twin brother took his own life in early adulthood. But Becky...
Monday, January 04, 2010
Kimkea Harris is Something Good in Memphis. "Kimkea has a heart for seeing young ladies be successful. She put her inner passion to work by forming a Christian Sorority/ mentoring group called D.O.V.E.S. (Daughters of Virtue Exalting the Savior). She found others with her same passion and they serve as mentors for these young ladies. The D.O.V.E.S. also do community service on a regular basis with nonprofit groups throughout the city of Memphis." Nominated by Renee Meeks.
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
"Louis Moses II is Something Good in Memphis! Louis Moses goes above and beyond as a mentor and life coach through his job as an Employment Consultant at Shelby Residential and Vocational Services where he assists people with disabilities in finding and sustaining employment in the community. Louis does more than job training. He is often the mentor, guardian angel and life coach for many of the individuals he supports. He not only provides a path for them for building a career, he is interested...
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Susan Schmidt is Something Good in Memphis. "Susan is an integral fixture in the Memphis nonprofit community, through participating as a board member, teaching future nonprofit professionals, and serving as Campus Director of the American Humanics Student Association. She goes out of her way to help her nonprofit peers, and involves herself in numerous events and activities in the community. As a professor, she encourages students to achieve excellence. Susan is an inspiration to many!" ...
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
"Elroy Bond works for Memphis Athletic Ministries (MAM) as the director of MAM's Sacred Heart neighborhood youth center on S. Cleveland in Midtown. Many of the youth served at Sacred Heart come from an urban background that most folks in Memphis would consider a no win situation, partly due to a lack of strong role models. However, with Elroy, these youth have found acceptance, caring and guidance. His ministry to at-risk youth not only includes teaching them personal responsibility, but also to...
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Amanda Kohr is Something Good in Memphis. "Amanda is making a difference in Memphis! Amanda is the Public Relations Manager at the Church Health Center where I work. Not only does Amanda live out her commitment to the CHC daily, but she serves as a mentor to the MAGY (Memphis Area Gay Youth) organization and is on the board of the Association of Fund Raising Professionals. We all appreciate Amanda's humor and enthusiasm and are pleased to be on her team." Nominated by Carol Redden.
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....
Thursday, October 22, 2009
John Wagner has given up his Saturdays for years to mentor and conduct Bible studies with disadvantaged youth in the Holy Community Church area. Many lives of young men and women in that community have been changed because of John's commitment. John Wagner is Something Good in Memphis. Nominated by Ruth King.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Susan Mealer is Something Good in Memphis. Susan is the CEO of Answering Advantage. She uses her talents as a leader as she mentors University of Memphis students to help them understand the small business owner. Nominated by Elizabeth Stacey.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Patrick Carter III is definitely making a difference in the community. He has organized food drives for the homeless in local parks. More importantly, he has motivated other young professionals to get more involved with community service. He never hesitates to "pub" the importance of giving back whether he's in a formal or informal setting. He is definitely taking a stand for doing the right thing and inspiring others to get more involved in their communities. Nominated by Jason Foster.
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Monday, October 12, 2009
Wendy is a advocate mentor to teens and young adults. She volunteers her time and resources on a daily basis to help others and is a previous recipient of the Urban League Do the Right Thing Award. Nominated by Ann Porter.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Angela Rogers established a Christian nonprofit ministry called A Mother's Heart in 2002 to serve teen moms in the Frayser community. She has dedicated her life to empowering these young ladies with hope. Her work is impacting the future of two generations simultaneously. Angela's girls become good parents, graduate from high school, attend college, prepare for careers, get married, give back, and make the world a better place! Nominated by Cheryl Beard.
Monday, October 05, 2009
Norma McHugh is Something Good in Memphis. She is active in a lot of roles that allow her to make Memphis a better place for us all. She leads her Sunday School class, where she cooks for and gives rides to the doctor for those who are sick. She also volunteers once a week at the Memphis Airport to help visitors. She cooks meals weekly for a local police precinct. Norma also serves as a mentor each year to students from Berclair Elementary. This University of Memphis graduate is truly...
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Kevin Brumfield is Something Good in Memphis. After one visit to Sneak Peek Memphis, Kevin's clothing store, Jordan Mykleby wrote "I honestly don't think you know guys know exactly what you are doing for people. You guys are inspiring every one that steps a toe in your door." Beyond a clothing store, with Kevin's vision, Sneak Peek has become a safe haven and a hub for a youthful creative community. The store has hosted Memphis Mayoral Candidate talks to engage 18-30 year olds in politics...
Friday, September 25, 2009
LeShundra Finley is one of the founders of UCAN, which works to strengthen young adolescents through mentoring, personal development, and education that will bring forth a positive impact in the community. Leshundra Finley is Something Good in Memphis. Nominated by Andria Lewis.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Karla Nitz is founder of the Spirit Girls Club in Orange Mound for girls aged 6 through 10 years. With the help of a student from U of M, Karla provides activities and Bible lessons to young girls. She has a great heart and is a great worker – she’s something good in Memphis! Nominated by Jack Everett.
Friday, September 18, 2009
David Bell is an assistant federal public defender, and in his free time he compiles weekly lists of job opportunities for defendants and others at the courthouse. He helps people find jobs and meaning when they are at a crossroads. For the work he does, David is Something Good in Memphis. Nominated by Cindy Cates Moore.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Nina Thornton is the driving force behind MIFA's Youth Servant Leadership Oratorical Contest and mentoring project, which serves Memphis teens each year. Under her leadership, this competition has grown and seen youth push themselves to become good public speakers. Nominated by Sally Heinz.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Julia Allen has demonstrated that she cares so much for her community and for those in need. For a lifetime of volunteering locally and globally, Julia Allen is Something Good in Memphis. Nominated by Sally Heinz.