Community Spirit

MIFA 'Meals on Wheels' needs your vote to win FedEx grant

Submitted by Kelsey Jacobson, Digital Content Director / WMCTV.COM

Friday, May 10th, 2013, 2:04pm

MIFA 'Meals on Wheels' needs your vote to win FedEx grant

The Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association (MIFA) is in the running to win a grant for its Meals on Wheels program, but the nonprofit needs your help to win.

According to MIFA, Memphis was declared the hunger capital of the country in 2011.

The Meals on Wheels program delivers 1,800 hot lunches each day to seniors in the community who are unable to leave their homes.

Now, MIFA is one of several nonprofits competing for a grant from FedEx.

To celebrate its 40th anniversary, FedEx is sponsoring a Global Month of Service. The shipping giant is encouraging its own team members to team up with nonprofits to make a difference in their communities.

The "Friends of the MIFA Maniacs" are hoping for your votes in order to give the Meals on Wheels program a boost so it can make an even bigger impact on the Memphis community.

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Do you know your Memphis bragging rights?

Submitted by Greater Memphis Chamber

Saturday, April 27th, 2013, 6:06pm

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#5Listens in Hickory Hill

Submitted by Ashli Blow, New Media Content Producer

Friday, April 12th, 2013, 9:59am

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T.O. Fuller State Park prepares for Earth Day hike

Submitted by Justin Hanson, West Tennessee Reporter

Wednesday, April 10th, 2013, 4:20pm

Trail Name: Discovery Trail
Date and Time of Event: Sunday April 21, 2013 at 9:30 a.m.
Meeting Location: Park Visitor’s Center
Minimum Age: 6+ years old
Length of Hike: Approximately 4 miles
Description: Join T.O.

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Radio station celebrates 10 years

Submitted by Megan Pope on Thursday, March 28th, 8:32 am

Mid-South gospel radio station 95.7 Hallelujah FM is celebrating 10 years on the air this year.

They're kicking off the anniversary with a family fun day at Golf & Games Family Park, 5484 Summer Avenue, on Saturday, March 30.

For $9.57, you get four go-kart rides, as well as unlimited boats, miniature golf and $2.50 to spend in the game room. The event starts at 11:00 a.m.

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Church helps hundreds in Easter spirit

Submitted by WMCTV Web Staff

Sunday, March 24th, 2013, 10:08pm

Memphis' The Word Church is using the spirit of Easter to give free food and clothing to more than 400 needy families.

Congregation members are calling the event "Get Up Week". This Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. families will be able to pick up the free items at the church located at 3852 Park Avenue.

However, you must have a voucher to participate. The pastor said vouchers can be picked up at the church Monday from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

"So the people will be able to experience the love that our ministry wants to push out from the ministry to let people know that there is hope for tomorrow. Not only will it be the food basket given out, we'll have doctors on site who will be doing health screenings. We will have attorneys who will be here sharing with us, who will be sharing legal information," said pastor Aaron Litzey.

Litzsey says you can also find out about jobs and housing at their event by emailing him at thewordchurchmemphis@gmail.com.

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Permission granted to “KICK BUTTS”!

Submitted by Jerica Phillips, JCFN Social Marketing Coordinator

Monday, March 18th, 2013, 9:39am

The Shelby County Health Department (SCHD), in collaboration with other local organizations, will encourage youth to take a stand against big tobacco companies and educate their peers about the importance of not smoking on Kick Butts Day, Wednesday, March 20.

Kick Butts Day is a national day of activism which empowers youth to stand out, speak up and seize control against big tobacco companies. Health officials want to raise awareness of the tobacco problem, encourage youth to stay tobacco-free and urge strong action to protect kids from tobacco.

Representatives from the health department will be at the following locations on Wednesday, March 20, to distribute information and tips on smoking cessation:

• Benjamin Hooks Library
3030 Poplar Ave.
10 a.m. to noon

• University of Memphis-University Center
499 University
1 p.m.