A Few Good Memphians

Director - Trey Carter

 

Genre - Something Good in Memphis

 

Summary

In the heart of Memphis, Tennessee, where the city's reputation and self-image are under siege, the good deeds of a few people can make a big difference. Hundreds of Memphians are selected by their peers for doing positive things, and nothing can stop them from improving their community.

Something Good in Memphis celebrates those who make Memphis better. Nominate someone you know at SomethingGoodinMemphis.org.
 

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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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