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    Free Summer Wellness Fair on June 4

    MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 20, 2022 – The free Sleeves Up Shelby County Summer Wellness fair will offer mental health counseling, nutrition advice, outdoor activities, giveaways, and more Saturday, June 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. just outside the grand re-opening of the Ed Rice Community Center located at 2907 N Watkins Street. This event will be hosted by Leadership Memphis, Volunteer Memphis, and the Shelby County Health Department in conjunction with Memphis Housing and Community Development and Memphis Parks.

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    Health and Wellness Expo Offering Vaccinations, Wellness Kits, and Professional Services to Community on May 18

    MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 5, 2022 – New Direction Christian Church, The Power Center Community Development Corporation, Leadership Memphis, and Volunteer Memphis announced a free Health and Wellness Expo scheduled for May 18 at New Direction Christian Church located at 6120 Winchester Road from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. The event will be held in partnership with the Shelby County Health Department and Memphis Housing and Community Development. Students, families, and others in attendance will be able to get vaccinated for

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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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    Community Collaboration Honors Caregivers with Free Advice and a Special Paint Party — Don’t Miss Out, Register Today!

    MEMPHIS, Tenn. – November 8, 2021 – Volunteer Memphis is teaming up with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated-Beta Epsilon Omega Chapter and Baptist Memorial Health Care to host a virtual Caregivers’ Day information session and paint party November 15 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Caregivers’ Day is free and open to anyone who would like to participate, you can learn more at the event website here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-art-of-caregiving-virtual-paint-party-tickets-172398056227. Presenters from the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s and Dementia Services will host an

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    Volunteer Memphis Hosting Free Financial Literacy Forums for Make a Difference Week

    MEMPHIS, Tenn., October 11, 2021 – Volunteer Memphis and its partners are hosting a week of free financial literacy forums designed for youth and young adults during Make a Difference Week October 18 — 22. You can learn more and register for the forums on the Volunteer Memphis website at www.volunteermemphis.org/events. “Volunteer Memphis is excited to partner with leaders in the financial community so we can work to increase financial know-how across Shelby County and give young people the fiscal

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    Volunteers Needed to Serve Mid-South First Responders During 9/11 Day of Remembrance and Service

    MEMPHIS, Tenn. – August 31, 2021 – Volunteer Memphis is recruiting volunteers to deliver and serve meals to Mid-South first responders on the 20th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks. Anyone interested in serving the Mid-South’s heroes and lending a hand can find more information on the Volunteer Memphis website at volunteermemphis.org. “We are humbled and grateful to have this opportunity to give back and say thank you to the first responders that selflessly dedicate their lives to protecting

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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 Distributing 20K Free Masks Across the Mid-South

    MEMPHIS, Tenn. – November 12, 2020 – Volunteer Memphis will give away 20,000 masks during their Free Masks Mid-South program November 17 to December 22. Volunteers will join with the Mid-South Food Bank to hand out the masks at sites across the Mid-South. Anyone in need of a free mask, or wanting to volunteer to help can find more information on Volunteer Memphis’ website at volunteermemphis.org/freemasks.   Organizers from Volunteer Memphis and the Mid-South Food Bank will host 16 different

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