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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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Mayor to announce 'The Raleigh Plan'

Submitted by Michael Phillips

Thursday, April 11th, 2013, 5:46am

Mayor A C Wharton is going to announced what the future looks like for the Raleigh area.

He's calling it "The Raleigh Plan".

The announcement will come in a public meeting at Raleigh United Methodist church on April 11 at 7 p.m.

The address is 3295 Powers Road.

Memphis City councilman Bill Morrison who represents District 1 will also be there.

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Community leaders gather to discuss Raleigh reform

Submitted by WMCTV Web Staff

Friday, April 5th, 2013, 3:41pm

Community leaders gather to discuss Raleigh reform

Community leaders rallied in Raleigh Thursday to lay out a roadmap to help improve the area.

State Representative Antonio Parkinson laid out a plan he believes will help reform the community.

At the center of his plan is to bring business into the area.

His revitalization includes river adventure tourism along the Wolf and Loosahatchie river, and rebuilding the area's natural springs that once stood in the 1900s and even bringing a farmer's market to the area.

"There's always been an interest, but it's always good to keep the dialogue going and make sure that people are still on board," said Parkinson.

Parkinson said one way to help make their goals come true is to help bring investments to the area in the ways Overton Square and Whitehaven did.

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'Choose 901 Day' to celebrate positive in Bluff City

Submitted by Ashli Blow, New Media Content Producer

Sunday, March 31st, 2013, 6:27pm

A photo shared by Choose 901 of MudLuv at Shelby Farms. (Photo Source: Choose 901)

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#5Listens in Raleigh-Frayser

Submitted by Ashli Blow, New Media Content Producer

Thursday, March 28th, 2013, 5:46pm

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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.