Passing the Torch: MIFA Welcomes New Leader Sally Jones Heinz

in this issue: Passing the torch: MIFA welcomes new leader Sally Jones Heinz

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Metropolitan Inter-Faith AssociationHOPE • mifa.org • (901) 527-0208 IN ACTIONSpring 2011 • Volume 29 • Number 1 MIFA Board of Directors Executive Committee MIFA friends, Jef Feibelman, Chair Rev. Steve Montgomery, Vice Chair Amy Poag, Secretary Margaret Craddock has transformed this agency in many ways during her tenure, and after working to focus Ward Mayer, Treasurer MIFA’s efforts, streamline its programs, and further solidify its stance as a nonprofit leader in Memphis, she has Paul Berz opened the door for our newest opportunity: to move forward under new leadership. Peggy Brewer Yvonne Madlock MIFA has a long tradition of strong leaders, each of whom has been in place at the right time. Each executive Jordan Barré Otha Brandon director has possessed the skills to carry this organization through the era at hand—whether finding its youthful Deborah Craddock footing, growing with temperance, or learning to efficiently meet the community’s most pressing needs. Margaret Meg Crosby has been no exception, as her outstanding contributions can attest. I am confident that her successor, Sally Jones Mark Finestone Heinz, will also thrive here. Price Ford Rev. Milton Hawkins Wilma McGee In Sally, we find another exceptional and talented director who is, most importantly, a good fit. Sally has already Kojo McLennon proven her dedication to this organization as its vice president of development, and her experience and talent Snow Morgan will serve to move MIFA forward. Rev. Ollie Rencher Judy Royal Chris Suhoza Many thanks to Margaret for her years of visionary leadership, to Sally for her willingness to work for our cause, Peter Tosches and to each of you for continuing to support us as we greet a new era. Blanchard Tual Cathy Van Leit Sincerely, David Waddell Emily Woodside

Executive Director Sally Jones Heinz The FY2010 MIFA annual report is now Jef Feibelman Hope in Action staff available online at mifa.org/financials. Ellen Whitten, Editor MIFA Board Chairman [email protected] (901) 529-4507 Our mission: MIFA engages the community to sustain the independence of seniors, transform the lives of families in crisis, and equip Jessica Jones, Designer teens for success. James Seacat, Communications Director Our vision: MIFA works to unite our diverse community to address the challenges of poverty. On the cover: MIFA celebrates the outstanding service of Margaret Craddock and the new appointment of Sally Jones Heinz as executive director.

2 • Spring 2011 • HOPE IN ACTION mifa.org • (901) 527-0208 mifa.org • (901) 527-0208 MIFA honors Dr. King’s legacy On Monday, January 17, MIFA held its annual observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday. Bishop Edward Houston Stephens, Jr. of Golden Gate Cathedral of Memphis delivered the keynote address. We were honored to have in attendance Tennessee’s governor and first lady, Bill and Crissy Haslam, in addition to Memphis Mayor A C Wharton, Jr. and WMC-TV anchor and MIFA volunteer Joe Birch. The governor, first lady, and mayor spoke to the event’s crowd of 300 before departing to deliver MIFA Meals on Wheels. During the celebration, the 10 finalists in MIFA’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Oratorical Contest were announced. This annual competition, sponsored by Nina and Matthew Thornton, is open to area high school students, with prizes awarded to the top three winners. The first-place winner will deliver the keynote address at MIFA’s Day of Reflection and Service on Saturday, April 2. 2010 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Oratorical Contest finalists Kiyah Anderson Taryn Graham Rehema Justine Chrysta Smith Central High School Central High School Central High School Memphis Academy of Health Science Nekiaya Elam Keneshia Ingram Olivia Kennedy Central High School Central High School Central High School Breana Turner Central High School April Geralds Notoria Itson Jasmyne Rucker Booker T. Washington Hollis F. Price Middle Central High School Alexis Wilson High School College High School Booker T. Washington High School Join us on Saturday, April 2, at 10 a.m. at MIFA for Day of Reflection and Service, presented by ServiceMaster.

Mayor A C Wharton, Jr., Arnetta Macklin, MIFA VP of Senior Programs, and Crissy and Governor Bill Haslam are pictured at MIFA’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration. mifa.org • (901) 527-0208 HOPE IN ACTION • Spring 2011 • 3 Passing the torch: MIFA welcomes new leader Sally Jones Heinz

Margaret Craddock’s relationship with MIFA began long before she became executive director in 1997. A referral from a fellow church member led her here, and the kinship she found with the organization’s vision, good works, and people led her to stay. She said in a 1997 Memphis Business Journal article, “I went to MIFA, and I was enchanted by what I found. Here was a very powerful organization that worked to change the lives of everyone.”

After a stint as a VISTA volunteer with “Margaret embodies MIFA’s belief in the dignity of all people. She is at home MIFA’s neighborhood development with people of power and position as program, Margaret joined MIFA full- well as those who need MIFA’s help time in 1988. Over the next decade, simply to exist. Margaret has made she worked her way through the ranks a better community by making us all to become associate executive director, better persons.” and when Allie Prescott announced Rabbi Harry Danziger his departure in 1997 and board chair Former MIFA board member Snow Morgan assembled a search committee, Margaret expressed her interest in the position. “She was behind the scenes before,” Morgan says. “When she became executive director, she blossomed. She possessed an incredible abil- ity to deal with people from all political persuasions, from all walks of life.”

When Margaret began as executive director, MIFA had seven service areas and nearly 30 programs. Over time, Margaret and MIFA’s management pri- oritized and streamlined programming, and today, MIFA’s three platforms and nine proven programs are perhaps more effective than ever before. She also professionalized and empowered MIFA’s staff, diversified upper management, After 13 years as MIFA’s executive director, Margaret Craddock announced her departure in November.

4 • Spring 2011 • HOPE IN ACTION mifa.org • (901) 527-0208 hired well-educated and experienced “As MIFA’s leader over the past candidates, decentralized the manage- thirteen years, Margaret has been ment structure, increased directors’ the complete package. She has been responsibilities, and improved benefits. passionate about MIFA’s mission There is no denying that, in Margaret’s and has translated that passion into 13 years at the helm, MIFA has effective programs. Her tenure has changed drastically and for the better. set the bar high as an inspiration

to board, staff, volunteers, and our Vision, initiative, stewardship, entire community.” and collaboration have been te- Jef Feibelman nets of Margaret’s tenure, and her MIFA board chairman impact on this organization can- not be overstated. She will be missed, but she also leaves behind an organization that, thanks to her sound leadership, will thrive and endure.

Given MIFA’s long history of strong leadership, it came as no surprise when Sally Jones Heinz joined the ranks of leaders like Margaret Craddock, Allie Prescott, Gid Smith, Bob Dempsey, and Berkeley Poole. The search committee’s unanimous decision to appoint Sally as MIFA’s “I have known and worked with Sally new executive director came in February.

Heinz for many years. She is caring and compassionate yet focused and Sally’s roots are in Memphis—she grew goal driven–the ultimate professional. up in Midtown, went to Evergreen She will provide great leadership for those within MIFA and will be a Presbyterian Church, attended strong representative of MIFA in the Snowden School, Central High, and community.” Rhodes College, and settled down with her husband Brad a few blocks from Paula Jacobson her childhood home. And service is in President, Methodist her genes. Her father, Jameson Jones, Healthcare Foundation was dean of Rhodes College and presi- Sally Jones Heinz, MIFA’s vice president of development since 2007, received unanimous approval from the search committee and MIFA’s board. She assumed the executive director role in February. photo: Murray Riss mifa.org • (901) 527-0208 HOPE IN ACTION • Spring 2011 • 5 dent of Memphis College of Art; and her uncle, Dr. Paul Tudor Jones, was pastor of Idlewild Presbyterian Church and a founder of MIFA. Sally has held leadership positions at Memphis Heritage, Robert F. Sharpe and Co., Rhodes College, and Memphis Brooks Museum of Art. She has been MIFA’s Vice President of development since 2007, leading her fundraising team— with grace and humility—to meet and exceed its $3 million goal each year.

“MIFA is indeed extremely lucky to In addition to making MIFA fundraising have Sally at the helm of this important history by collecting record donations community organization. She has from various corporations, founda- become a dear friend and is a colleague tions, and congregations across the city, that I admire and respect greatly. Prior Sally and her team developed Feed the to her arrival at MIFA, the Brooks Museum benefited immensely from her Soul, the Something Good in Memphis cam- vision, determination, and good humor. paign, and a new user-friendly MIFA website, all while overcoming the chal- I can still hear her infectious laugh!” lenges of a major economic downturn.

Kaywin Feldman Former director, Sally believes this directorship is the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art culmination of her life experiences. “My parents set an example of service and love,” she says. “I began to define my own service values while at Rhodes, and after grad school, nonprofit work seemed a natural next step. When I came to MIFA, I felt I had come home—my faith, my background, my work experience—everything fit together to prepare me for this place.”

She is excited to continue serving Memphis as MIFA’s leader. “MIFA is bigger than any individual,” she says. “There is such a history of participation here, and today our staff, volunteers, and donors are a great team.” Top left: Sally Heinz and Development Officer Anna Kathryn Word receive a check from Chick-fil-A representative Scott Malone. Bottom left: Margaret Craddock’s compassion for MIFA’s client has been a hallmark of her tenure as executive director. She is pictured with Rosa, a long-time Meals on Wheels client. 6 • Spring 2011 • HOPE IN ACTION mifa.org • (901) 527-0208 Plus -1 Featured program Transforming the lives of families in crisis “You imagine what it will be like for your family to not have utilities—you get down on your knees a lot and ask God to help you. It’s hard to ask for help, but when you come to MIFA, there is no judgment. Everyone just smiles and treats you with respect.” Kathryn, Plus-1 client

Established in 1982, the Plus-1 program is a partnership between MIFA and MLGW that provides utility assistance to eligible individuals and families in financial crisis. MIFA screens clients for eligibility and priority and authorizes payments from the Plus-1 fund to their accounts. Clients are then referred to MLGW to arrange payment plans for their remaining balances. MIFA depends on the community for the availability of these funds—Plus-1 is funded entirely through one-time and monthly donations from MLGW cus- tomers. Utility assistance is critical in our most extreme seasons—in these coldest months, your monthly gift guarantees that a struggling family’s utility services will continue uninterrupted. In the first half of fiscal year 2011, requests for utility assistance through MIFA’s Emergency Services department increased 41% over the previous year. Your monthly gift to Plus-1 keeps the lights on for families in need. Please complete the form on the next page and return it to MLGW to show your support for MIFA’s Plus-1 program, or enroll online at plus1memphis.org. mifa.org • (901) 527-0208 HOPE IN ACTION • Spring 2011 • 7 Yes, I want to help! Please add the following amount to my monthly utility bill:

❒ $1 ❒ $2 ❒ $5 ❒ Other (please specify) ______®

(please print) Fast for all or part of the day. Donate the cost of missed meals to MIFA. Name ______

Address ______

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Mail to: Customer Accounts & Records Memphis Light Gas and Water Division Join us for a community fast during MIFA’s annual P.O. Box 430 Day of Reflection and Service presented by ServiceMaster Memphis, TN 38101-9791 on Saturday, April 2! Your participation will support awareness, unity, and hope in our community. Thanks to MLGW for supporting MIFA since 1982! For more information, please contact Linda Marks, Inter-Faith Coordinator, Plus-1 is made possible through the cooperation and at (901) 527-0208, ext. 218 or [email protected]. Or visit our website at mifa.org/mifast. generosity of Memphis Light, Gas and Water.

8 • Spring 2011 • HOPE IN ACTION mifa.org • (901) 527-0208 The following individuals have sponsored a Day of Hope at MIFA with an annual gift of $5,000 or more. These gifts have been received since Da y s o f Ho p e July 1, 2010. If you have made a gift at this level, and have not yet selected your special day, please contact Sally Heinz at 529-4523. December 20, 2010 February 11, 2011 April 23, 2011 August 30, 2011 Rev. Margaret & Mr. Frank A. Jones, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Fred Montesi III Phyllis & David Scruggs Rose Johnston in honor of Anne & Andy Andrews in memory of Mr. John W. Montesi, Jr. in memory of Geneva & Phillip in memory of Tom Johnston (the Rt. Rev) Mrs. Billie Anne Williams Raiford on his birthday January 16, 2011 in memory of David G. Williams, Sr. May 20, 2011 October 10, 2011 Fast for all or part of the day. Mr. & Mrs. Raymond E. Schultz on his birthday Mrs. Glenna B. Flautt Anne & John Stokes Donate the cost of missed meals to MIFA. in memory of Al Brown February 14, 2011 May 30, 2011 in honor of their 52nd wedding January 24, 2011 Judith Sossaman Sara M. Holmes anniversary Mr. & Mrs. Lucian Minor in memory of Kenneth A. Sossaman in memory of Elmore Holmes III November 7, 2011 in honor of Lucian’s 95th birthday Ray E. Shultz March 15, 2011 June 14, 2011 in honor of Mr. & Mrs. Brad Martin Gwen & Chris Beard Erin Shultz on her birthday in honor of Maxie and Jerry in memory of Marian L. Bingham

MIFA gratefully acknowledges the following cash or stock received between October 1 and December 31, 2010. C ontributions Your donations help sustain seniors, support families in crisis, and guide urban teens in our community.

Circle of Hope Level Gifts Mr. & Mrs. Robert Craddock Mr. & Mrs. Laurence M. Bloch $2,500 - $4,999 Mr. & Mrs. Edward J. Dobbs Estate of Hazel B. Ewing Michael & Bette Ferguson Arndt $60,000+ Mr. R. Molitor Ford, Sr. Doris & Fred Feder Mr. & Mrs. Norman Brown, Jr. Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Morgan Morton Glenna Boales Flautt Dr. & Mrs. Felix L. Caldwell $50,000 - $59,999 Ms. Sarah R. Perkins Mr. & Mrs. Henry E. Hall, Jr. David & Theresa Cook Sylvia G. Marks Ms. Carolyn Purser Mrs. Sara Holmes Babs & Jef Feibelman Erin & Ray Schultz Louise & Jeff Mann Sondra & Bill Fondren $25,000 - $49,999 Mr. Andrew B. Scoggin Mr. & Mrs. John B. Maxwell, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Price D. Ford Anonymous Phyllis & David Scruggs Mrs. Margaret T. Metz Marilyn L. Haas Family Foundation Estate of Elizabeth C. & Cecil Mr. & Mrs. John W. Stokes Mary & Lucian S. Minor Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth P. Jones Crutchfield Mr. & Mrs. Fred Montesi Ms. Virginia H. Klettner Mr. & Mrs. Frank N. Stanley III $7,500 - $9,999 Mr. & Mrs. Allen Morgan, Jr. Ms. Margaret Maiden Mr. R. Andrew Taylor Gwen & Chris Beard Jean & Frank Norfleet Mr. & Mrs. Prabhakar Parikh Mrs. Rose M. Johnston Schilling Enterprises Fund Ms. Valerie Peavy $10,000 - $24,999 Ms. Judith Sossaman Mr. & Mrs. Marion S. Boyd, Jr. $5,000 - $7,499

mifa.org • (901) 527-0208 HOPE IN ACTION • Spring 2011 • 9 Dr. B. Kay Jackson & Dr. Thomas Mr. Robert L. Crawford Kathy & Scott P. Ledbetter Vicki & R.D. Singh B. Shelton Alice & Matt Crow Nell R. Levy Katherine & Ham Smythe III Constance F. Shelton Dr. & Mrs. James H. Daughdrill, Jr. Ms. Sarla S. Nichols & Mr. James Lisa & Bayard Snowden Mr. & Mrs. Charles F. Smith, Jr. Mrs. Barbara A. Denley M. Lewis, Jr. Dr. Judith Soberman Dr. R. W. Speer Mr. & Mrs. John Dicken Barbara and Ira A. Lipman and Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Spell The Sunshine Fund Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Evetts Family Mr. & Mrs. John T. Stout Mrs. Lucy W. Turnbull Eddie & Gloria Felsenthal Diane & Tom Long Mr. & Mrs. Bobby Svoboda Mr. & Mrs. O. Lee Wakeman, Jr. Margo & Mark Fogelman Mr. & Mrs. Milton L. Lovell Mr. & Mrs. Paul R. Tanner Gloria & Jim Weir Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Fulmer III Mr. & Mrs. Jerome Makowsky Mr. & Mrs. Shepherd D. Tate Mr. & Mrs. W. Jerry Gillis Betty & John Malmo Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Taylor $1,000 - $2,499 Aimee G. Ginsburg Dr. & Mrs. Nawar E. Mansour Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Taylor Anonymous (7) Donna & Bob Goodman Mrs. Theresa M. Mauer Dr. & Mrs. John C. Taylor Mr. & Mrs. Ben C. Adams, Jr. Martha & Jerrold Graber Mr. & Mrs. Will E. May Mr. & Mrs. Mark Temme Mr. & Mrs. J. Walter Allen Brenda & Fred Grinder Mary Jack & Claude McCord, Jr. Dr. & Mrs. Todd Tobias Dr. & Mrs. Rex Amonette Mrs. Emily Haizlip Mr. William D. McCorkle Mrs. Agnes A. Turley Norma & Olin Atkins Lee & Bob Harper Mr. & Mrs. Michael McDonnell Mr. & Mrs. William M. Vaughan, Jr. Carol & Bert Barnett Mr. & Mrs. David A. Harris Mrs. Shirley P. Moore Mr. & Mrs. David S. Waddell Mr. & Mrs. Bob Beher Mr. & Mrs. Roy W. Hendrix, Jr. Dr. & Mrs. Lee Morisy Mr. & Mrs. Wade Walker Dottie & Jack Blake Ms. Page Henrion Mr. & Mrs. Jack Morris III KC & Jeff Warren Mr. & Mrs. James L. Boren, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Charles B. Henry Dr. & Mrs. H. Norman Noe Mr. & Mrs. Dabney S. Wellford Mr. & Mrs. Hallam Boyd, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Wil J. Hergenrader Mr. & Mrs. Timothy E. Oliver Mr. & Mrs. Brandon M. Wellford Nancy & Louis Brenner Mrs. J. H. Hicks Mr. & Mrs. Jack Powell Mr. Theodore Wells Ms. Joyce A. Mollerup & Mr. Mr. & Mrs. Fred J. Hodges Mrs. James H. Prentiss Dr. & Mrs. Benton M. Wheeler Robert H. Buckman Mr. & Mrs. Frank Holloway Mrs. Barbara Prescott Mrs. Ernest Williams III Gail & Steve Buckman The Huisking Foundation, Inc. Lovie & Richard Raines Mrs. Mydelle L. Wilson Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. Burleigh, Jr. The Rosemary M. and James A. Dr. & Mrs. S. Gwin Robbins, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Gary Wilson Mr. & Mrs. Howard Byers, Jr. Jaques Charitable Trust Meryl Rosen Mrs. Richard O. Wilson Frances Condon Calil Mr. & Mrs. Alexander P. Jekels Suzanne Satterfield & Mrs. John M. Wilson Mr. & Mrs. George Cates Mr. & Mrs. George T. Johnson John Pickens Mr. & Mrs. James D. Mr. & Mrs. C. Thomas Cates Lida & Bill Jones Mr. & Mrs. Jack Scharff, Jr. Witherington, Jr. The Reverend & Mrs. Reynolds S. Lou Pate Jones Mr. Michael Schwartz Larry & Mary Jane Woodford Cheney II Mr. John M. Jones Dr. & Mrs. James A. Scoggin Ms. Emily Woodside & Dr. Bill Mr. & Mrs. John Cicala Bruce Kahn Mr. & Mrs. Harry B. Sharp, Jr. Falvey Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth F. Clark, Jr. Mrs. Louise B. Keeler Estie & John Sheahan Ms. Sheffield M. Worboys Congressman Stephen I. Cohen Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Kerr Nino & Charles Shipp Mr. & Mrs. David G. Zanca Margaret & Bill Craddock, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Wesley Kraker Carol & Glenn Sigman Mr. & Mrs. J. Lester Crain, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Gregg Landau Beth Simpson

10 • Spring 2011 • HOPE IN ACTION mifa.org • (901) 527-0208 Cornerstone of Hope Level Mr. & Mrs. D. Michael Edelmuth join the Mr. & Mrs. Tom L. Epperson A MIFA Champion is a donor age 50 or under Gifts who gives at least $500 to MIFA annually and is Mrs. Gayle D. Evans interested in participating in a meaningful way. Our $750 - $999 Mrs. Staci Gill Anonymous Champions represent the next generation of MIFA’s leadership and will help us Mr. & Mrs. James S. Gilliland create positive change in the future. Mr. & Mrs. Dunbar Abston, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Subba R. Gollamudi Lynn J. Jones Gerre W. Gourley Thank you to Julie Wright, Milton Lovell, and Kojo McLennon for co-chairing and leading Dr. Roger E. Nolte Atty. James M. Gulley this effort. The following are the founding members of MIFA Champions. Mr. & Mrs. Joshua D. Poag Scott & Carolyn Heppel Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Wesley Kraker Mr. & Mrs. Gregory B. Richards Mr. & Mrs. Richard Hussey Mr. & Mrs. Thad S. Rodda, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Robert B. Athow Mr. & Mrs. Gregg Landau Dr. Alan Jaslow Revs. Julie & Davis Bailey Conrad & Johanna Lehfeldt Ms. Nancy Sue Shaw Mr. & Mrs. Brian W. Joesten Mr. & Mrs. Richard D. Woodring Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Barré Mr. & Mrs. Milton L. Lovell Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. Keeler Gwen & Chris Beard Dr. & Mrs. Nawar E. Mansour $500 - $749 Mr. & Mrs. Donald C. Keeney Drs. Heather & Ravi D. Chauhan Mr. & Mrs. Will E. May Anonymous (2) Ms. Martha N. Kelly & Mr. Elmore Mr. & Mrs. John Cicala Mr. & Mrs. Kojo McLennon Mr. & Mrs. Robert B. Athow Holmes Mr. & Mrs. Johnny Coleman Mr. & Mrs. Logan E. Meeks Revs. Julie & Davis Bailey Ann & Roger Knox Mr. & Mrs. Scott Crosby Mr. & Mrs. Dennis V. Miller Mr. & Mrs. F. Barry Bays The Kriger Family Alice & Matt Crow Dr. & Mrs. H. Norman Noe Mr. & Mrs. James M. Beaty Dr. John C. Larkin, Jr. Mr. Michael F. Curtis Ms. Valerie Peavy Lenore Binswanger Mr. & Mrs. Paul G. Lazarov Mr. & Mrs. John Dicken Mr. & Mrs. Joshua D. Poag Mr. & Mrs. Edward J. Dobbs Mr. & Mrs. Colin James Ruthven Mr. & Mrs. Guilbert L. Brandon, Jr. Conrad & Johanna Lehfeldt Mr. & Mrs. Michael A. Lemmi Margo & Mark Fogelman Mr. Andrew Schaeffer Jeffrey & Barbara Bronze Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Fulmer III Mr. & Mrs. Charles F. Smith, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Joel W. Brown Mr. & Mrs. John D. Lichterman Dr. & Mrs. William E. Long Mr. & Mrs. John Gaskill The Sunshine Fund Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Bryce Mr. & Mrs. J. W. Gibson Mr. & Mrs. Paul R. Tanner Thomas R. Callihan Mr. & Mrs. Dennis V. Miller Rev. & Mrs. Stephen R. Mr. & Mrs. Subba R. Gollamudi Mr. & Mrs. Andrew H. Taylor Mrs. Robert E. Cannon Atty. James M. Gulley Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Taylor Mr. Kristopher Cantrell Montgomery Mr. & Mrs. Henry E. Hall, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Mark Temme Drs. Heather & Ravi D. Chauhan Mr. & Mrs. J. Michael Murphy Mr. & Mrs. Charles B. Henry Dr. & Mrs. Todd Tobias Suzi & Mike Cody Carol Murff & Thomas Day Oates Mr. & Mrs. Frank Holloway Mr. & Mrs. David S. Waddell Mr. & Mrs. Johnny Coleman Dr. & Mrs. William R. Priester III Mr. & Mrs. Walter B. Howell, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Wade Walker Mrs. Louise W. Collier Dr. & Mrs. Jon H. Robertson Mr. & Mrs. Richard Hussey Laurel & Russ Williams Susan & Stanley Cooper Sherry & Alan Samuels Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth P. Jones Mr. & Mrs. Gary Wilson Mr. & Mrs. William Craddock, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. R. Clinton Saxton Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. Keeler Mr. & Mrs. James C. Wright Doug & Laurie Daniel Mr. Andrew Schaeffer Ms. Martha N. Kelly & Mr. Mr. C. O. Daugherty Mr. & Mrs. Stephen J. Schaefgen Elmore Holmes Ms. Willene S. Davis Drs. Melissa & Timothy H. Self Ruthann & Hank Shelton If we failed to list your name or if you are interested in joining the MIFA Champions, Beverly & Henry Doggrell please contact Thomas Robinson at (901) 529-4571 or [email protected]. mifa.org • (901) 527-0208 HOPE IN ACTION • Spring 2011 • 11 Dr. & Mrs D. D. Sidhu Mr. David Brown & Mr. Steven Mrs. Carolyn L. Jennings Mr. & Mrs. James G. Rieman Dr. & Mrs. Barry Siegel Hoover Mrs. Jasper E. Jones Barney Rolfes, Jr. Ms. Kathleene Ann Sims Mr. & Mrs. William R. Bruce Mr. & Mrs. Calvin N. Jones Mr. & Mrs. Colin James Ruthven Mr. & Mrs. David R. Tichenor Mr. & Mrs. Steven H. Burkett Mr. & Mrs. Samuel N. Jones Dr. & Mrs. Eugene E. Sargent Mr. & Mrs. Harley Tilley Mr. & Mrs. Frank Carney Mr. & Mrs. Edward R. Kelly Marshall & Molly Sashkin Mr. & Mrs. William Troutt The Rt. Rev. & Mrs. James M. Mr. & Mrs. Charles H. Kerwin Ms. Elizabeth Saxton Louise & Blanchard Tual Coleman Ms. Kathy Knight Mr. Michael Schiff Dr. & Mrs. Donald Webb Tucker Mr. & Mrs. Ronald L. Coleman Mr. & Mrs. Alan L. Kosten Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Schwartz Bill Warner Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence L. Crane, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. James A. Leduc Dr. Janet Scott Dr. Jewell C. Ward & Mr. Jim Mr. & Mrs. J. Lester Crain, Jr. Dr. & Mrs. Michael Levinson Mr. & Mrs. John Senlein Brooks Mr. & Mrs. Raj Dave Mr. & Mrs. William L. Levy Phil & Fran Shannon Mr. & Mrs. Henry A. Waring Mr. & Mrs. David R. Davis Susan & Tommy Lewis Dr. & Mrs. John S. Shelton Mr. Jonathan I. Wax Mr. & Mrs. Eugene M. Demetriou, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence E. Madlock Judy & Ron Shinault Mr. & Mrs. Robert F. Wernet Mr. Marshall A. Depka Mr. & Mrs. Myron M. Mall Mrs. Jean W. Sights Mr. & Mrs. Thomas R. Wood Ms. Elizabeth Diffee Susan & B. Lee Mallory Mr. & Mrs. Ben G. Sissman Dolores Clara Dobbs Donna & Mike Malone Ms. Sandra L. Smegelsky Friends Society Level Gifts Dr. & Mrs. Tim B. Donovan Mr. & Mrs. Ward Mayer Ms. Maida Pearson Smith $250 - $499 Mr. & Mrs. Michael L. Ducker Mr. & Mrs. Cecil J. McGee Caprice & Art Snyder Anonymous (4) Mr. & Mrs. David C. Forell Mr. & Mrs. Kojo McLennon Mr. & Mrs. James F. Springfield Mr. & Mrs. Taylor Abernathy Mr. & Mrs. C. Bradford Foster III Mr. & Mrs. William A. McWaters Mr. & Mrs. John R. Stewart Dr. Katherine Abraham Mrs. Bernard Garfinkel Mr. & Mrs. Rodgers Menzies, Jr. Mary & George S. Sullivan Mrs. Don R. Adams Mr. & Mrs. John Gaskill Ms. Teri Mitchell Mr. & Mrs. Robert P. Sumner Mrs. Julia W. Allen Mr. & Mrs. Samuel A. Gassaway, Jr. Dr. Mohammed & Mrs. Shamim Mr. & Mrs. S. Shepherd Tate Jane Antrobus Mrs. Marylon Rogers Glass M. Moinuddin Mr. & Mrs. J. Ray Terry, Jr. Dr. & Mrs. Charles R. Arkin Mr. & Mrs. William G. Griesbeck Mrs. Houston N. Moore Dr. Alicia C. Tilley Mrs. Barbara B. Bacharach Mr. & Mrs. Brett Grinder Cindy & Scott Moore Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth E. Tucker Mr. & Mrs. Eugene J. Bastedo Sally Grinspan Mr. & Mrs. Ronald T. Morris Ms. Elaine Tuomanen Joy & Leo Bearman Mr. & Mrs. W. Rick Hanna, Jr. Mr. Gregory Mosley Dr. & Mrs. G. Randolph Turner Mr. James O. E. Beck III Ms. Cynthia A. Hanna B. G. Oates Mr. & Mrs. Donn Vance Mr. & Mrs. J. William Bendall Mr. Larry J. Hardy Sarah & Frank Ognibene Mr. & Mrs. Thax Whitten Ms. Linda A. Bennett Sally & Brad Heinz Jan & Jim Orick David & Patti Wilder Ms. Charlene Benz Rev. Lawrence O. Hudson Mrs. Gertrude S. Parker Mr. Jason Wilkes Mary & Allen Blair Julia & Gordon Hunter Drs. Ruth & Kurt T. Patton Mr. & Mrs. Don Williams Mr. & Mrs. John Bondurant Ms. Holly Kirby & Mr. Russell Ms. Nancy S. Pickett Mr. Thomas M. Williams Ms. Becky Boone Ingram Mr. & Mrs. Scott P. Plunkett Dr. & Mrs. Michael D. Wilons Mr. & Mrs. Ronald L. Braden Mr. & Mrs. Frank Inman, Jr. Dr. & Mrs. D. Randolph Ramey III Mr. & Mrs. Berkley Wolff Barbara Branch Mr. & Mrs. J. K. Jack Mr. & Mrs. James C. Randle Dr. Janice C. Wood

12 • Spring 2011 • HOPE IN ACTION mifa.org • (901) 527-0208 mifa.org • (901) 527-0208 Mr. & Mrs. James C. Wright United Methodist Church, Frayser Baptist Church Goodlett Foundation Mr. & Mrs. John H. Wright Memphis Conference St. Mary’s Cathedral, Gailor Guild The Medtronic Foundation Mr. Greg Zweig White Stone Missionary Baptist Gospel Temple Missionary Baptist Memphis Grizzlies Charitable Church Church Foundation Congregations Woodland United Presbyterian Holy Temple COGIC SunTrust Bank Church Holy Trinity Episcopal Church $20,000+ $8,000 - $19,999 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Lindenwood Christian Church $250 - $499 Morning Sun Cumberland Children’s Foundation of Memphis $7,500 - $10,000 Castalia Baptist Church Presbyterian Church The Hohenberg Foundation, Inc. Calvary Episcopal Church Central Christian Church Mullins United Methodist Church, Orgill, Inc. Ellendale United Methodist Church of the Holy Communion United Methodist Women $5,000 - $7,999 Church Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist $5,000 - $7,499 Commercial Bank & Trust Lord of Life Lutheran Church Church Brown Missionary Baptist Church Memphis Inner City Outreach, Inc. Company Grace-St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Pleasant View School The Katzenberger Foundation, Inc. Munford Presbyterian Church Raleigh Seventh Day Adventist Oakville Missionary Baptist Church Kemmons Wilson Family $2,500 - $4,999 Church Scenic Hills United Methodist Foundation Church of the Holy Spirit Richland Baptist Church Loeb Realty Co., Inc. Germantown Presbyterian Church Church Salem Gilfield Baptist Church St. John Missionary Baptist NexAir LLC St. John’s Episcopal Church St. Stephen’s UMC, Fellowship The Schadt Foundation, Inc. Church Class $1,000 - $2,499 $249 and under Unity Church of Memphis $2,500 - $4,999 Church of the Holy Apostles Wesleyan Hills United Methodist Aluma-Form, Inc. The First Unitarian Church Christ Missionary Baptist Church Christ United Methodist Church, Church, United Methodist Buckman Laboratories of Memphis Women International, Inc. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Bible Class Collierville United Methodist Woodland United Presbyterian Combined Federal Campaign of Memphis $500 - $999 Church Church, Presbyterian Women Ascension Baptist Church Colonial Baptist Church Comcast Corporations and ExxonMobil Foundation Balmoral Presbyterian Church Credo Institute, Inc. Foundations Central Church Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Menke Foundation Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cumberland Presbyterian $95,000 + MGM Resorts Foundation of Germantown Women The Irvin Lansky Foundation Priority Insurance Agency, Inc. Fullview Missionary Baptist Embury United Methodist Church, $1,000 - $2,499 Church Pilgrim Sunday School Class $20,000 - $25,000 The Charles A. Frueauff Computer Support Services Idlewild Presbyterian Church Faith Circle Longstreet Corporation Islamic Association of Greater Farmington Presbyterian Church Foundation Elvis Presley Charitable Cummins Business Services Memphis First Assembly of God First Tennessee Foundation First Presbyterian Church Foundation mifa.org • (901) 527-0208 HOPE IN ACTION • Spring 2011 • 13 Mallory Alexander International Jim Keras Nissan The Wharton Law Firm $250 - $500 Logistics Power & Telephone Supply Co. X-L Service, Inc. Heritage Women’s Club Southeastern Asset Management, Inc. Schering-Plough Employees The Girls Bridge Club Travel Leaders Sedgwick Claims Management Groups Les Femmes Savantes Wilson & Associates, PLLC Services, Inc. $60,000+ Memphis Shelby County Public Summit Asset Management MLGW - Plus-1 Library, Information $750 - $999 The Urban Child Institute Mid-South Peace and Justice A Better Source Wachovia Securities, LLC $7,500 - $10,000 Center archer>malmo United Way of the Mid-South Junior League of Memphis $250 - $499 Minglewood Hall Baker, Donelson, Bearman, $1,000 - $2,500 Many thanks to Reginald Wurzburg Foundation Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC Anonymous Renaissance Charitable D & J Supply Company Exxon Annuitant Club of Memphis Bank of America Foundation, Inc. DePouw Engineering, LLC Snowden School Ray & Baudoin Interior Design The Memphis Coin Club, Inc. for its ongoing $500 - $749 Simply Divine Plus Size Memphis Works Managerial Club Caring Companions, LLC Consignments partnership with MIFA. The Eclectic Eye

Thank you, Memphis Grizzlies! Grizzlies fans big and small came out to support MIFA and meet the Memphis Grizzlies! Contributions from the community through the Memphis Grizzlies’ annual toy drive made the holidays brighter for the children in MIFA Housing.

14 • Spring 2011 • HOPE IN ACTION mifa.org • (901) 527-0208 MIFA gratefully acknowledges the following cash or stock received between October 1 and December 31, 2010. Your donations are T r i b u t e s meaningful to the people you honor and the people we serve. Memorials are listed for gifts received January - June 2010. Honorariums Laljibhai Baxi Tina Burns Wanda Couch Mrs. Ada Allen Bharti & Dinesh Chauhan Julie & Ed Perry Dr. & Mrs. Larry Whitlock Mary M. Davis Himani & Raj Dave Ashok & Sarla Dharsandia Aileen Burson Amelia Cowan Julia Allen Amar & Poorna Gajjar Dr. & Mrs. Burton Bodan Kelly Leggett Shirley Prothro Mr. & Mrs. Rahul Saigal Caldwell Family Margaret Craddock Meera & Bhrugu Shah Dr. Lee Allen Linda & Claude Paddock Cynthia Asquino Mr. & Mrs. Ira A. Lipman & Judy & Nickie Belisomo Annette & Billy Bickers Mary & Charles Cape Carol & Terry Bishop Guardsmark, LLC Dr. & Mrs. Larry Whitlock Roy West Jerome B. Makowsky Beverly Brown Tina Benton Mr. & Mrs. Robert Phillip Carpenter Virginia & James Cavender Sandi Allen Mary Benton Ellie & Ollie Rencher Church of the Holy Spirit David Edwards Maysey Craddock Jackie Bernatsky Cecil B. Humphreys School of Law Gayle Evans Rev. & Mrs. William Earl Andrews III Barbara Michel staff Marcelle Evans Ellie & Ollie Rencher Lea & Bob Bernasky Kevin Smith Anne Fisher Amy Armstrong Bonita Lyons Dr. Jerry Chafetz William Fondren Lee Matthews Janet Kisber Ann & Hank Herrod Annette Bickers Steffanie & Jason Holst Ladye Margaret Arnold William Bickers The Rev. Reynolds S. Cheney Linda House Julie & Davis Bailey Lucy Turnbull Lynn Jones Charlie Nelson Stephanie & Bill Boisture Mr. & Mrs. Ron Anderson Carol & Gene Katz Lakeisha Ranae Chism Betsy & Ed Kelly Mr. & Mrs. Michael Asselta Meharry Medical College Mr. & Mrs. Ira A. Lipman Sam Bomarito Tricia & Chuck Kerwin Janet Kisber Bob Christofferson Katie & Cameron Kitchin Mr. & Mrs. Roderick Joseph Bailey Steve Kisber Sarah Johnson Ann & Roger Knox Ellie & Ollie Rencher Johanna & Conrad Lehfeldt The Rev. & Mrs. James Richard Dr. & Mrs. Joel Cook Barb & Jim Lindstrom Dr. Sudesh Banaji Boyd Dr. John K. Duckworth Mr. & Mrs. Myron M. Mall Raj Dave Ellie & Ollie Rencher Mr. & Mrs. H. L. Cooke Carol Ann Mallory Suzanne Baum Mr. & Mrs. Horace Branch Whitley Cooke Ladye Ann McClellan Marilyn & Louis Glazer Louise & Cliff Hunt Mr. & Mrs. James W. McDonnell, Jr. Janet Kisber Genevieve Dick & Tom Cooper Mary & Michael McDonnell Shirley Manis Ann Cochran Brown Kay & Hayden Lait Janie & Walker Morris Marie English Susan Moskop Carol Ann & John Robertson mifa.org • (901) 527-0208 HOPE IN ACTION • Spring 2011 • 15 Mr. & Mrs. Henry C. Shelton III Jeanne Fisher Mr. & Mrs. Fletcher Haaga Dede Huish Gary Wilson Rita & William Bruce Louise & Cliff Hunt Amy Berthouex Mr. & Mrs. Avron Fogelman Jeanne & Harry Danziger Mr. & Mrs. Ira A. Lipman Marilyn Haddock Catherine & Lee Hutchison William Fondren Leslie Fitch Julie & Davis Bailey Minta & Price Ford Jeanne Danziger Melody & Bruce Taylor Latonya Hairston ID Research Group, UTHSC Rosemary Gallen Bryan Mulroy & Ray Phillip James Dale Hazel Gentry Camille Deadrick Cynthia Gentry Diane & Leonard Hampton Helen Jaseph Charlie Nelson Louise & Cliff Hunt Vivian & Ken Jones Attorney General William L. Mr. & Mrs. William Parks Dixon, Jr. Gibbons Mr. & Mrs. David Scott Hanson Betty & George Johnson Ellie & Ollie Rencher Mr. Ira A. Lipman & Ellie & Ollie Rencher Dr. & Mrs. Larry Whitlock Martha & Tom Dolinak Guardsmark, LLC Sallie & David Harris Dorothy Johnson Lesley Dillon Aimee Ginsburg Louise & Cliff Hunt Deborah & Sam Brackstone Dr. Marion Dugdale Lani Drody The Rev. Robin & Dan Mr. & Mrs. James Keith Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Ira A. Lipman & Jane & Mackie Gober Hatzenbuehler Ellie & Ollie Rencher Guardsmark, LLC Dr. & Mrs. Larry Whitlock Dr. & Mrs. Larry Whitlock Charlotte Jones Dr. David Dunavant III Mr. & Mrs. John Gordon Joanna Helming Anne Fisher Joan McGrory John Sneed Mr. & Mrs. Ira A. Lipman Jonathan M. Jones Dr. & Mrs. Wally Dyke Gerre Gourley Dr. & Mrs. David Hickey Harrylyn & Charles Sallis Louise & Cliff Hunt Dr. & Mrs. Larry Whitlock Linda Coyne Lyndall Jones Mr. & Mrs. George Berkhardt Ellis Jackie & Jack Stewart Mr. & Mrs. Bill Himmelreich Lyndall & Gary Snyder Ellie & Ollie Rencher Elizabeth Taliaferro The Abernathys Don Jordan Mr. & Mrs. Sidney Evensky Mrs. Suzanne Goza Jane Hobson Laurie Smith Janet Kisber Mary M. Davis Julie & Davis Bailey Kim & Bryan Jordan George Fall Karin Gubin Mr. Glenn Hodges Anne Hotze Fred Wimmer Marilyn & Louis Glazer Mr. & Mrs. Ira A. Lipman Katherine & Bill Kaelin Babs & Jef Feibelman Dr. Steven Gubin Maggie & Bob Hollabaugh Louise & Cliff Hunt Blanchard E. Tual Mr. & Mrs. Ira A. Lipman & Sybil & Donald Tucker Guardsmark, LLC Mrs. Lori Katz Rhonda & Mike Feiler Shirley Manis Amy & Dave Howe Janet Kisber Cheryl & Mike Ducker Julie & Davis Bailey Mac Gulley Ruth & Jim King Mr. & Mrs. Mark Finestone Charles Weirich Kristin Lensch & Tim Huebner Shirlee Clark Rhoda Smith Thomas Carpenter

16 • Spring 2011 • HOPE IN ACTION mifa.org • (901) 527-0208 mifa.org • (901) 527-0208 Virginia Klettner Lucero MIFA volunteers The O’Neal family Eric & Bryn Wulf James Spake Asan G. Tejwani Mr. & Mrs. Duke B. Clement, Jr. Flo & Walter Krug Frances Marks Dr. & Mrs. Franklin Miller Peggy Owen Laura & Bob Schwartz Charlie Nelson Billy W. McCann Bill & Margaret Craddock Dr. Sudhir Kumar Sammy Marshall Kathy & Joe Millner Ricky Pannell Raj Dave Fini Koerner Louise & Cliff Hunt Steve Wiley Barbara Lawrence Mr. & Mrs. Woody Marshall Vive Montgomery Dr. Kamlesh Parekh John Bell Christopher B. Marshall Olivia Montgomery Raj Dave Pat Montgomery LaVern Lehman Betty Marston Trudy Parker Janet Kisber Rita & William Bruce Mr. & Mrs. Jack Moore Mary M. Davis The Kemmons Wilson Family Stephen Parker, Jonathan Skrmetti, Melinda & Ken Letterman Dan McBeth Foundation Julie & Davis Bailey Jeff Hassen Tracey Harris & Greg Swearingen Lucinda Evelyn Moore Stephen B. Shankman Phyllis Levine Mamel & Shellie McCain Blanche Miller Dr. Pravin Patel Aileen Burson Barney Ruth & Kurt Patton Marilyn & Louis Glazer Raj Dave Karen McClarty Joan R. Morgan Peggy & Charles Perkins Dr. Myron Lewis Elizabeth A. Rougeou Carrie Ann Morgan Temme Mr. & Mrs. Ira A. Lipman & Rita & William Bruce Missie McDonnell Guardsmark, LLC Jessica Morris Renny Pidgeon Rosemary Gallen Greenlawn Garden Club Bobbye & George Lipsey Raj Dave Dr. Frank McGrew III David Lipsey Dena & John Moses Mr. & Mrs. Mike Pietrangelo Mr. & Mrs. Ira A. Lipman & Sarah Moses Sue Ann Lipsey Guardsmark, LLC Jackie & Jack Stewart Norma L. Fisher Judy Moss Donna & Jay Platt Barbara McKinney Norma L. Fisher Sue Ann & Bernard Lipsey Tami & Dave Shepard Mary & Allen Blair GNO Vicki, Dan, Sallis & Cody Murrell Dr. Arnie & Sue Postlethwaite Frank Lewis McRae Harrylyn & Charles Sallis Mr. & Mrs. William Loewenberg Angela Goza & Hud Andrews Gloria & Norm Berlinghoff Mr. & Mrs. Ira A. Lipman Jean & Frank Norfleet Edna Price Bebe & Bill McWaters Louise S. Cannon Gage Logan Suzanne & Jerry Snipes Rosemary Gallen Dee Wallace Jane W. Williams Kittie Nowlin Professional Advisors in the Melissa Tichenor Willa Lowry Karen Meredith Mid-South Reba C. Trout Tami & Dave Shepard Norma Oliver Summit Asset Management LLC Charlie Nelson mifa.org • (901) 527-0208 mifa.org • (901) 527-0208 HOPE IN ACTION • Spring 2011 • 17 Ramesh C. Purohit Mr. & Mrs. James Dardis Constance Shelton Jan & Lee Stein Raj Dave Robinson IV Jane & John Shelton Deborah & Sam Brackstone Ellie & Ollie Rencher Charlotte Quarles Jane Shelton Dr. Mitchell Steiner Charlie Nelson Thomas Robinson Alvin Salomon Mr. & Mrs. Ira A. Lipman & Ann & Roger Knox Guardsmark, LLC Mary Alice Quinn Shannon & Jack Silberman Hal Fogelman Cathy Ross Mr. & Mrs. Robert Morehead Lina & Paul Steinkoenig Cheryl & Mike Ducker Rohini & Prabhakar Parikh Dr. Morris Ray Marsha Silverstein Mr. & Mrs. Ira A. Lipman & Judith Royal Karen & Louis Stefan Mr. & Mrs. Bill Stubblefield Guardsmark, LLC Natalie Selzer Louise & Cliff Hunt Zettie Sims Lynn Reese Dr. Ilsa Sanchez Sara Holmes Joyce Summitt Kelly Leggett Raj Dave Rosemary Gallen Mrs. Wazir Singh Laura & Bob Schwartz Ellie & Ollie Rencher Mr. & Mrs. Steven Wayne Sansom Dr. & Mrs. D. D. Sidhu Dr. Donald Clark III Ellie & Ollie Rencher Julie & Reuben Talaiver Margaret & Bill Craddock Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Sklar Asan G. Tejwani Mr. & Mrs. Clint Saxton Alvin Salomon Lucy Culver Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Harris Joseph M. Ehmer S. Shepherd Tate Stephanie & Joel Sklar Carolyn T. Walker Kimberly Giewont Mary Saxton Alvin Salomon Lisa & Louis Jehl Bill Carpenter Sara Taylor The MIFA family Christine Smith Julie & Davis Bailey Demetria & Ralph Watson Erin Schultz Mr. & Mrs. Robert Morehead David S. Work Raymond Schultz Deanna Temme Mr. & Mrs. Kyle Steven Smith Carrie Ann Morgan Temme Mr. & Mrs. Eugene C. Reynolds Erin & Ray Schultz Ellie & Ollie Rencher Nancy & Jeff Thompson Joanne S. Guyton Nina & Matthew Thornton Gregory Schultz Mike, Leah & Melissa Smith Cheryl & Mike Ducker Mr. & Mrs. Jack Roberts Mr. & Mrs. Robert Morehead Mr. & Mrs. James A. Breazeale Tim Self Dr. Alicia Tilley Anna & Ngan Vo Mildred Smith Erin Siegel Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Roberts & family Mr. & Mrs. Robert Morehead Mr. & Mrs. James A. Breazeale Joan Senhausen Sybil & Donald Tucker The Toorocks Elizabeth Sossaman The Bible Class - Christ United Mr. & Mrs. John Roberts Julie & Davis Bailey Methodist Church Mr. & Mrs. James A. Breazeale Robert A. Shaw Charlie Nelson Greg Zweig Pat Vandiver Cooper Robinson Donn & Faye Southern Barbara Michel Jerry Snipes Irwin Jay Sheft Rita & William Bruce Barbara Michel Pam & Bob Van Doren Dr. & Mrs. Larry Whitlock

18 • Spring 2011 • HOPE IN ACTION mifa.org • (901) 527-0208 Mr. & Mrs. William Vaughan Genie & Chuck Williamson Betty Ayres & Bill Campbell David Benstein Mary M. Davis Pat Montgomery Ann A. Christ Betsy & Albert Grobmyer Georgia & Bill Douklias Drs. Margaret & William Mr. William Wilson Brenda & Jerry Farley Bill Bessire Veeser Mary M. Davis Mr. & Mrs. W. Jerry Gillis Carol & Bert Barnett Ellie & Ollie Rencher Mrs. Yant’s fourth grade class Hank Hill Company Lucy & Ceylon Blackwell Allison Yant M. Taylor Hewgley Margaret & Bill Craddock Dottye Vincent Hope Logan Tami & Dave Shepard Memphis Tile & Marble Mr. & Mrs. John Younger Company Louise & Jeff Mann Lee Wakeman Jackie & Jack Stewart Michael Kiser Margaret & Alec McLean Bill & Margaret Craddock Sherry & Mike Murphy Memorials Shirley Bicknell Dwain Nance Louise & Jeff Mann Ms. Hilary Dow-Ward & Dr. Old Manor Homes, Inc. Geoffrey H. Ward George Ronald Abraham II Katherine Abraham Poe Engineering Dr. W. Steve Bledsoe, Sr. Ellie & Ollie Rencher Brad Rainey Ann & Michael Jack Mrs. Sarah F. Warren Mr. Richard Clayton Allen Ralph Jones Home Plans LLC Dr. & Mrs. Richard Towne Richard Grant Homes LLC Margaret Bourland Lois Edwards Anne & John Jones Alfred M. Alperin Gwyn & Paul Ryan John R. Wasilik Ron Sklar Dr. Bobby Bowie Greg Zweig Sue & Bud Balkin Randi & Mark Bernsen Mr. & Mrs. Steve Spiro Pat & Harold Bowie Michell & Scott Webb Dr. & Mrs. Burt Bodan John Summers United Housing, Inc. Mother of Susan Boyle Joan & Frank Adair Cannon & Company, PC Grace Katz Mrs. Sam Cooper Bobbye Weinberger William Barbour Margaret Craddock Donna Holliday Mr. Scott Brantley Emily, Nicole & Barbara Pera Julia & Bill Gibbons Dr. & Mrs. Richard Towne Donna & Bob Goodman Loraine Barksdale Marilyn & Bernie Weinman Mike Brewer Rita & William Bruce Mr. & Mrs. Fred Graflund Janie & Bill Bobbitt Grace Katz Jeanne & Donald Pemberton Drs. Melissa & Jay Clifton Wellons III Joseph W. Barnwell, Jr. Janet Kisber Rita & William Bruce Bill Briggs Ellie & Ollie Rencher Lyda Parker Geneva Adams Emilie Ratner The Becker, Barbaro & Adams Westwood High School Retirees Al Brown James C. Randle Mr. & Mrs. Maury Strauss Families Katherine Becker Janie & Bill Bobbitt Ms. Atha Whitney William M. Ayres Peggy & Bill Douglas Mr. & Mrs. Ira A. Lipman AAA Weatherstripping Company Mr. Melvin Bell Rebecca Jacks Albertine Company LLC Dr. Eugene & Mrs. Lois Sargent Alan Kosten Ellen Whitten Albert M. Austin IV Susan Lewis Jean Pitner Kim & Blair Brown Mr. & Mrs. H. B. Bendall, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. James W. Bendall The MIFA family Mr. & Mrs. Larry Bryan Mary Lynne & Kyle Rote, Jr. mifa.org • (901) 527-0208 HOPE IN ACTION • Spring 2011 • 19 Mr. & Mrs. Stan Ruffin Edith Costlow Myra & Fred Dreifus Ruth Finnern Dominick Gatusso Erin & Ray Schultz Frank Holloway Nancy & Louis Brenner Sandy & Clifton Lipman Janet Kisber Peggy Seessel Steve Kisber Mr. & Mrs. Mike Charles M. Crump Kati Buckner Eddins Lillian Floyd Thompson & family Geneva Adams Janie & Bill Bobbitt Jane & Jack Hunter Kirk Gause Ruth & Kurt Patton Steve Kisber Jagoe Wade Josh Eggleston Peter Hale Formanek Jane W. Williams Louis F. Cullen Margaret & Bill Craddock Kathy & Bobby Lee William J. Goldstein, Sr. Donald M. Brown Sammy Ann & Mike Carolyn & Kevin Delaney Marshall Mrs. Henry Ellis Don Foust Rita & William Bruce Edith Reiter Geneva Adams Jack Gomez Bud Burke Crit Currie Mr. & Mrs. Louis Roman Donna Holliday Rita & William Bruce Rose Epstein Andrew Fox The MIFA family Linda & David Usdan Rita & William Bruce Edward Greaney, Sr. Mrs. C. R. Daugherty Dorothy Greaney James J. Canale Bernia L. Daugherty Chuck Evans Sallie M. Fox Sally H. Canale Ronnie Smith David Fox Anne Griffin Chauncey O. Daugherty, M.D. Linda Wells Rachel Everett Elizabeth Capwell Bernia L. Daugherty Mrs. Helen Fracchia Helen Redding Mrs. Francis Fanning Susan & Alan Kosten Peter Hamilton Vincent C. Daugherty Harvey Marcom Dr. & Mrs. Richard Rose R. Rich Frederick Carney Bernia L. Daugherty Towne Marc Reisman Jim Farris Shirley Hampton Clarence Day D & S Supply Company Fred Frank Aurelia Barfi Mr. Walter Carruthers, Sr. Travel Leaders Carolyn Bell Terri Bozarth Dr. Eugene & Mrs. Lois Bess Davis Feinstein Sargent H.L. Delaney Carol & Bert Barnett Mr. & Mrs. Charles H. Fuller Al Hayes Carolyn & Kevin Delaney Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Baum Mr. & Mrs. James W. Lynn Jones Mr. Richard Coffey Dr. & Mrs. Burt Bodan Bendall Dr. & Mrs. Richard Robert Dempsey Mary & Maury Bronstein Mrs. Marguerite Hickel Towne Betty & Dick Orosz Mrs. Sam Cooper Anna & Andrew Funk Susan & Don Russell & Andrew Schaeffer Leslie Parker family Genevieve Cohen Mr. & Mrs. Fred Graflund Nathan Bicks Cindy Devereaux Donna & Bob Goodman Mr. Virgil Gabrielleschi Lilly A. Hollabaugh Susan & Alan Kosten Richard M. Devereaux Edith Jacobson Dr. & Mrs. Richard Sybil & Donald Tucker The MIFA family Ann & Roger Knox Towne Mr. L. C. Dixson Lewis K. McKee, Jr. Lorine Holmes Mrs. Terri Cook Dr. Eugene & Mrs. Lois David Bridgforth David S. Gambrell Towanda Holmes Sargent Ella G. Thompson Dr. Eugene & Mrs. Lois The MIFA family Faye Holmquist Sargent Janice Donelson Dr. & Mrs. Larry Bernard J. Garfinkel Charlotte & Larry Mrs. David T. Williams, Sr. Newman June L. Garfinkel O’Shaughnessy Anita M. Corliss Anne & Jim Pate The MIFA family SunTrust Banks, Inc. Thomas A. Garrison Jim House Rita & William Bruce Linda House

20 • Spring 2011 • HOPE IN ACTION mifa.org • (901) 527-0208 William “Babe” Howard John Cash King, Jr. W. Emmett Marston III Paul Jerome Miller Rita & William Bruce Charles C. Crabtree Rita & William Bruce The MIFA family Mr. Robert Johnston John Kirwan Charlene M. Mattingly George E. Morrow Dr. & Mrs. Richard Ruth & James Muhs Jeanne Ayres & Rita & William Bruce Towne Gloria Larkin Mark Lapides Puddy & Ed Bennett Virginia S. Mulroy Anne & Christopher Jones William N. Daniel Jean & Tom Breen Suzanne & Walter Allen Lida & Bill Jones Mike Joyner Francine Brown Jane Antrobus Kathy Bowman Jennifer Caldwell & David Mr. Shelby Lester The Emile Carr Family Christine C. Hasselle Janet Hawks & Tri Dang Jones Dr. Eugene & Mrs. Lois Dorothy Greaney Lida & Bill Jones Sargent Eileen Porter Gina Quarles Mary Ann & Billy Griesbeck Erin & Geoff Jones Selma Levin Denise Reid Ann Heuertz Lida & Bill Jones Shirley Manis Shawn Rhoades Ann & Jim Jennings Donna & David Jones Frank M. Jones Jean Lightman Solus Management Services The MIFA family Martha S. Jones Emily Davis Dr. & Mrs. Robert J. Matusik Marilyn & Louis Glazer St. Francis Hospital Dorothy & Jameson Jones Carolyn Waters Martha Ann & John McKee Sally & Gregg Grinspan Parker, Lawrence, Cantrell & Brad & Sally Heinz Harvey C. Marcom Renee Yarbrough Christa & Calvin Jones Smith The MIFA family Dr. Alvin M. Mauer Jeanette & Frank Saino Jessica Jones Edith D. Reiter John Miller Jones Theresa M. Mauer Eleanor Schuyler Heleen K. Schroff Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Speer Sara Jones & Chris Diken Jan & Lee Stein Mary Stella & Hubert A. Sharon & Sam Jones Dr. James Tomasch McBride Dr. & Mrs. Richard Towne Mimi Loeb Regina M. Burchfield Mr. Calvin Junior Loeb Realty Company, Inc. Joy & Buford Wells Dr. Eugene & Mrs. Lois Rebecca McGaughy Mr. & Mrs. Doug White Sargent Betty Loosier Joyce Hooper Frances Witt Geneva Adams Alice Wood Sidney Kahn, Jr. Mary Alma James McKee Aimee G. Ginsburg Francine Estes Lucas Barbara Michel Dan Murrell Sally & Hunter Sam & Deborah Brackstone William E. Kaiser Carruthers George T. McPherson, Jr. Credo Institute, Inc. Brian W. Joesten Corinne & Art Nienhuis The MIFA family Carole Ruleman Manning Martha Jean Kilgore Ellie & Ollie Barbara & John Nash Rencher Sister of Mrs. Sam Myar Charles Wilcox Edith Reiter W. Emmett Marston Mr. Tevester Merriweather Alex King Rita & William Bruce Marie Newman Sterling Wade Dehart Dr. Eugene & Mrs. Lois Sargent Dr. & Mrs. Burt Bodan mifa.org • (901) 527-0208 HOPE IN ACTION • Spring 2011 • 21 Aileen Burson Shirley Penn Charles Saunders Ronney Snell David Grushkin Stephanie Burk Rita & William Bruce Rita & William Bruce Alvin Salomon Frank Perry Clayton Saunders Leo Sowell Peggy Price Noell The MIFA family Rita & William Bruce Carol Sowell Mrs. Robert Lockwood Dr. Willie Ren Phillips Robert Mills Saunders Miriam Sparber Mrs. Gene Nolen Jane Plunket Rita & William Bruce Mr. & Mrs. Sam E. Burson Mr. & Mrs. Dabney S. Wellford Mr. & Mrs. Oscar Plunket, Jr. Mr. Scott Saunders R. Wayne Speer Janet Nolte Jane Plunket Dr. Eugene & Mrs. Lois Sargent The MIFA family Dr. Roger Nolte Berkeley Poole Shirley Sax Carolyn Joan Cissell Stengel Scott Oliver The MIFA family Betsy & Albert Grobmyer Nancy Cochran Mrs. Helen (Norfleet) Panton & The MIFA family Mark Panton Barbara Posey Mr. R. L. Stevens Nancy & Gordon Mathes Harry Schadt Dr. & Mrs. Richard Towne Tony Orick Sylvia Lieberman Mr. & Mrs. James D. Orick Elvis Presley The MIFA family Rosabel Strauch Teddy Bears Fan Club Mrs. Sam Cooper Joanne O’Roark Mrs. Fagie Schaffer Mr. & Mrs. Fred Graflund Mrs. Miller Pentecost Laverne Raines Linda & David Usdan Dr. & Mrs. Charles Plesofsky Jo & Bob Williams Lucy & Ceylon Blackwell MMX Court Cynthia Blanton Schwartz Jan Sutton Mr. Willie J. Orr, Sr. Michael Schwartz Wayne Mouser Dr. Eugene & Mrs. Lois Sargent Selma Cates Bradley Redding Tracy D. Thomas & Peter T. Leon Seals Joseph Padawer Alford The MIFA family Gina & Joel Cook Mrs. Bobby Redmond Frank Shaffer, Sr. Thank you, Wyatt, Taraben Jayantilal Parikh Dr. Eugene & Mrs. Lois Sargent Mariam & Frank Shaffer Rohini & Prabhakar Parikh Dennis Reeve Dan Shea Tarrant & Combs, LLP, Malcolm Bruce Parker, Jr. Gina & Joel Cook Esther & Jim Leduc for inviting us to attend Julia W. Allen Janice Vanderhaar & Ed Wallin your corporate counsel The MIFA family Ida Sue Robinson Charlotte & Larry O’Shaughnessy Dr. Burton Bodan Sarah Short seminars. We truly believe Trudy Parker John D. Canale III Judy & Charles Collins Beth & Joel Kaye this is one of the most Julian J. Prewitt Mrs. Alma Smith valuable CLE opportunities Eileen M. Watson & family Charles Ross Dr. Eugene & Mrs. Lois Sargent Ella Lee Lowrey in our city. Jean Rutledge Partridge Edweina Smith Heather & Martin Oppenheimer Linda McCord

22 • Spring 2011 • HOPE IN ACTION mifa.org • (901) 527-0208 Claudia Sue Sweany Baxter H. Turnage, Jr. Sarah Yukon Vive Montgomery Lesley, John & Lawrence Dillon Rita & William Bruce Mrs. Sam Cooper Barbara Wilson Mr. & Mrs. Fred Graflund Jimmy Thomas Catherine Guthrie Walker Joan & Alex Jekels Carolyn Schabel Lisa & Jody Brown Edna G. Guthrie Joe Buck Birthdays John Thomas Mr. Nathaniel Warren Andrew Scoggin Mr. & Mrs. Robert Svoboda Dr. Eugene & Mrs. Lois Sargent Bert Barnett, Jr. Allen Scoggin Mary Belle Thompson Rabbi James A. Wax Aimee Ginsburg Deborah Tyler Ann Heuertz Jonathan Wax Barbara & Phillip Dagastino Blanche Montesi Maria Word White Nancy & Jim Mitchell Charles Clayton II Tommye Adams Kieran Thomson Eva Jemison Anniversaries Geneva Adams David Fox, Jr. Jeanne Nelson David B. Fox Tess Bear & Michael Fruitacher Emma E. Tibbles Harrylyn & Charles Sallis Marilyn & Lee Califf Dr. Jack Bisno Mr. & Mrs. George Wood, Jr. Poorna & Amar Gajjar Ann Kincaid Tillman Himani & Raj Dave & family Mr. & Mrs. Robert K. Jones Richard Allen Willis Barbara Wilson Deerfield-Windsor School Terry Dan Priya & Bhaskar Rao Bette & Charles Tilly Mary Jo & Tom Miller Johnny Word Bejay Gronauer Dr. & Mrs. Charles Plesofsky Harrylyn & Charles Sallis Faye & Jack Marks Annette & Billy Bickers Jean & Bill Priester Steve Shelhaas Wells Van Wyngarden Sylvia Marks Eleanor & Charles Wilson Rachel & Steve Shankman Aimee Ginsburg Mr. & Mrs. Charles Wilson Dr. Roy Tyrer Barbara & John Nash Mother of Carolyn Wynn Judy Royal Charlotte & Larry O’Shaughnessy Mr. & Mrs. Dabney S. Wellford Laurie & Jeff Meskin Dr. & Mrs. Richard Towne Thelma Yeargan Jane W. Williams Kay & John Barbieri Karen & Jody Franklin

We send special thanks to the Junior League of Memphis for three years of financial and volunteer support of MIFA’s Urban Art House. JLM members taught and mentored scores of children living in our transitional housing.

mifa.org • (901) 527-0208 HOPE IN ACTION • Spring 2011 • 23 Volunteer opportunities at MIFA 910 Vance Avenue • Memphis, TN 38126 If you are interested in volunteering for any of our programs, call or email the appropriate contact below for available opportunities. If possible, please review our volunteer requirements Private donations combined online before selecting your volunteer opportunity, as each program has a different set of guidelines with funds from these partners make MIFA’s services possible. for volunteers. You can also fill out a volunteer application online! Visit mifa.org/volunteer for more information. Congregations – Linda Marks, (901) 527-0208 x218, [email protected]

TN Departments of Human Handyman – Patrick Howie, (901) 527-0208 x232, [email protected] Services & Transportation Life Skills Institute – Tonya Crowder, (901) 525-7766, [email protected] Long-Term Care Ombudsman – Rick Finkey, (901) 527-0208 x230, [email protected] Meals – Lynn Tharpe, (901) 529-4513, [email protected] Senior Companion – Dennis Moy, (901) 529-4535, [email protected] Special Events/Development – Charlie Nelson, (901) 529-4514, [email protected] Volunteer orientation and tours are held every Wednesday at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. The Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association, Contact Charlie Nelson to reserve a spot. (901) 529-4514, [email protected]. Inc. is a 501(c)(3) tax-deductible charity.

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