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Volunteers Serve Mid-South First Responders During 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance
Volunteer Memphis delivered and served meals to Mid-South first responders on the 20th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks. On September 12, Volunteer Memphis visited more than 30 fire stations across the Memphis area to serve meals to first responders. Volunteer Memphis partnered with the Hospitality Hub of Memphis to serve lunch to those in need. Over 250 volunteers served lunches and distributed wellness kits to the community that contained bus passes, socks, first aid kits, and much more. Over
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Volunteer Memphis Celebrates Exceptional Volunteers at 5th Annual Volunteer Memphis Awards
Volunteer Memphis recognized some of the Mid-South’s outstanding volunteers, nonprofits, corporations, and healthcare workers during its 5th annual Volunteer Memphis Awards presented by International Paper yesterday at the Memphis Botanic Garden. Anyone interested in reading more about the winners and finalists can find more information on the Volunteer Memphis website at https://volunteermemphis.org/volunteer-memphis-awards. “The Mid-South has a rich tradition of volunteerism, and we were thrilled to be able to honor the exceptional volunteers, nonprofits, corporations, and healthcare workers making a difference
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Volunteer Memphis Announces Finalists for 2022 Volunteer Memphis Awards
MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 8, 2022 – Volunteer Memphis is proud to announce the finalists for the 2022 Volunteer Memphis Awards. This diverse group of volunteers, nonprofits, businesses, and healthcare workers represent the incredible example of volunteerism in the Mid-South. Volunteer Memphis will announce the winners during the 5th annual Volunteer Memphis Awards June 23 at the Memphis Botanic Garden from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets are available online at https://volunteermemphis.org/volunteer-memphis-awards/. “We are thrilled to be able to celebrate the
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Volunteer Memphis Distributing 2,000 Free Wellness Kits
MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 26, 2022 – Volunteer Memphis is distributing 2,000 free health and wellness kits to at-risk populations from now until September to combat health disparities in Memphis as part of a grant-funded program from Memphis Housing and Community Development. Volunteer Memphis volunteers will hand out the wellness kits in partnership with Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association (MIFA), Meritan, Inc., and Community Alliance for the Homeless. The wellness kits will be available at multiple events throughout the summer and anyone wanting
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Volunteer Memphis Awards Nominations Close May 13
MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 2, 2022 – There are just two weeks left to nominate the exceptional volunteers, nonprofits, businesses, and healthcare workers impacting your community for the 5th annual Volunteer Memphis Awards. Volunteer Memphis is asking the Mid-South to submit nominations by May 13 using the Volunteer Memphis website at https://volunteermemphis.org/volunteer-memphis-awards/. “We have seen countless volunteers, service organizations, businesses, and healthcare workers step up over the last year and go above and beyond for their communities and the Volunteer Memphis
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2022 Volunteer Memphis Awards Nominations Now Open
MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 4, 2022 – Volunteer Memphis wants you to nominate exceptional volunteers, nonprofits, businesses, and healthcare workers for the 5th annual Volunteer Memphis Awards. Nominations can be submitted online using the Volunteer Memphis website at https://volunteermemphis.org/volunteer-memphis-awards/. “The Mid-South is known for being one of the most selfless examples of volunteerism across the country and we are honored to be able to celebrate exceptional service with the Volunteer Memphis Awards,” said Reggie Crenshaw, President and CEO of Leadership Memphis
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Volunteer Memphis MLK Days of Service Volunteers Complete Over 3,000 Hours of Service
MEMPHIS, Tenn., January 20, 2022 – Volunteer Memphis announced that volunteers during the 6th annual MLK Days of Service weekend completed more than 3,000 hours of service across the Mid-South. The service weekend — presented by FedEx, Cigna, and Action News 5 — featured more than 50 volunteer projects starting January 13 and culminating on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 17. “We are incredibly proud and grateful for the support of our Mid-South volunteers, partner organizations, and sponsors during
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Volunteer Memphis Celebrates Exceptional Volunteers at 4th Annual Volunteer Memphis Awards
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – June 28, 2021 – Volunteer Memphis recognized some of the Mid-South’s outstanding volunteers, nonprofits, and corporations during its 4th annual Volunteer Memphis Awards. Anyone interested in seeing the winners and finalists can watch the full event on the Volunteer Memphis website at https://volunteermemphis.org/volunteer-memphis-awards/. “The Mid-South is known for the selfless service of its volunteers, and we were honored to be able to celebrate some of the exceptional individuals and groups impacting their communities in a positive way,”
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Volunteer Memphis Hosting Free Financial Literacy Webinars for Make a Difference Week
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – October 5, 2020 – Volunteer Memphis and partners are bringing financial literacy skills to students and young adults online during Make a Difference Week October 19 – 23. The virtual classes are free and open to anyone, those interested can register on the Volunteer Memphis website at https://volunteermemphis.org/events/.
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Volunteers Needed to Honor Mid-South First Responders through Service Projects and City-Wide Recognition Event Tuesday, September 11
Volunteer Memphis, Leadership Memphis, Volunteer Tennessee, City of Memphis AmeriCorps VISTA program, Senior Corps, Memphis City Beautiful, the United Way of the Mid-South, the City of Memphis Parks & Neighborhoods Division will join together to support Memphis Police Officers, Memphis Firefighters, Emergency Medical Teams and Military
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