Window works benefit MIFA

Friday, May 15, 2009 - Graham’s Lighting Fixtures Inc., 550 S. Cooper, kicks off a “Designer Showcase Windows” program today with a reception from 6-8 p.m. at the Midtown store.

Local and regional design professionals are joining Graham’s in creating designer windows at the store, with the goal of raising money for agencies meeting the basic needs of those most affected by the economic crisis. The first showcase windows are by designer Kenneth Cummins, with money raised going to MIFA.

The reception is free and open to the public. A portion of everything sold will be donated to MIFA. And those who attend can get a rain check that allows them to return another day during the two-month run of the Cummins windows to have a portion of their purchase go to MIFA For information, call 274­-6780.

  • 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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