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, May 20, 2010
Rhodes College opens its lovely green and shady grounds (along with bathrooms) to all the first-graders at Snowden for an end-of-the-year picnic and provides security to help kids cross University Street safely. My group of first-graders was so excited to be at a college and thought it looked just like a castle. Rhodes is a great neighbor! Nominated by KC Warren.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
"Sherry Johnson, Parent Counselor at Cypress Middle School is Something Good in Memphis. Sherry is the best enroller of people I know. She does a stellar job of recruiting, engaging and retaining volunteers for Cypress. Sherry's enthusiasm for Cypress and its student population is contagious. She encourages, motivates, and inspires students to push pass their comfort zones to aim beyond the stars. She teaches them that their present circumstances do not determine who they are as a person....
Monday, December 21, 2009
"Wanda Rushing, Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Memphis, is Something Good in Memphis. Check out her new book, "Memphis and the Paradox of Place: Globalization in the American South" -exploring the importance of place in a global society." Nominated by Sally Heinz.
Monday, December 21, 2009
Kirk Smith is Something Good in Memphis. He is "an
amazing man who has a heart for the city of Memphis. He shows compassion for
every one he works with no matter who they are or where they come from. He is
a teacher, a volunteer, and a leader. He is one reason I love Memphis." Nominated by Colin Byers.
Monday, December 14, 2009
Wendy Briscoe is truly Something Good in Memphis. "She has a little sister from the Big Sister, Little Sister program. Her little sister was 8 when she started and is now 17. Wendy has paid for her to go to private school and lets her know how much she is loved every day. That is definitely something good in Memphis!" Nominated by Deirdre Oglesby.
Monday, December 14, 2009
Chauniece Conner is truly Something Good in Memphis! "Ballet On Wheels, Theatre of Dance is Memphis' only African American ballet school and dance company. As a non-profit organization, Ballet On Wheels relies heavily on community support to provide a culturally enriched development program to students from a variety of economic backgrounds. It has been proven that when young people are exposed to mentally and physically stimulating activities they perform better in the classroom and are...
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!" ...
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Mr. George Valadie is truly an example of Something Good in Memphis. He reaches out to the community, while teaching the students at St. Benedict the benefits of giving back to others.
"Mr. George Valadie is President of St. Benedict at Auburndale High School and coordinates efforts by the students and faculty in service to the community. Under Mr. Valadie's guidance, St. Benedict opened its doors the weekend of Hurricane Katrina too hundreds of evacuees staying in nearby hotels. Over the...
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 08, 2009
I am nominating Ms. Parks to be recognized as Somthing Good In Memphis, because as Principal of John P. Freeman Optional School, she demands and accepts nothing less than academic excellence from each student, teacher and staff member at the school! Under her leadership, John P. Freeman is a nationally recognized school that is producing great and productive minds in our young people. Thank you so much Ms. Parks! Nominated by Tanya Bowley.