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.
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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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