About us

We sustain the independence of seniors.

We transform the lives of families in crisis.

We equip teens for success.


Our vision

MIFA works to unite our diverse community to address the challenges of poverty.

Our mission

MIFA engages the community to sustain the independence of seniors, transform the lives of families in crisis, and equip teens for success.

 

Our values

Welcome and respect all people.

Act with integrity.

Value individual initiative and ability.

Serve individuals and the community as an act of faith.

Balance humanitarian goals with sound business practices.


Our organization

MIFA was founded in 1968. Today, we serve over 55,000 people annually. MIFA partners with 200 congregations in West Tennessee, and more than 3,000 volunteers and 17,000 donors help keep our vital programs alive.

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  • Memphis was declared hunger capital of the U.S. in 2011

  • MIFA serves 55,000 individuals each year

  • 74% of children in MIFA's neighborhood live in poverty

  • 86% of every dollar donated goes directly to MIFA's programs

  • In the area MIFA serves, almost 30% of those over the age of 65 live alone

  • MIFA was founded in 1968

  • Memphis' unemployment rate has been close to 10% since 2009

  • MIFA's Ombudsman program's 2 staff and 60 volunteers serve over 7,000 residents of long term care facilities

  • Only 4.5% of residents in the 38126 ZIP code have college degrees

  • Emergency Services provided assistance for 25,000 people last year

  • In 2010 and 2011, 100% of COOL seniors graduated from high school

  • MIFA Meals on Wheels serves 1,800 seniors every weekday

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Contact us.

MIFA (Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association)

910 Vance Avenue, Memphis, TN  38126

(901) 527-0208, email us, or find out more.

  

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