1968 MIFA’s turning 50 ! 2018

HOPE IN ACTION Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association • Summer 2018 • Volume 37 • Number 3 Board of Directors EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Milton Lovell Dear friends, CHAIR September 15, 2018, marks MIFA’s 50th anniversary — a landmark Rev. Dorothy Wells VICE CHAIR event! Because MIFA is unique among organizations that Ken Jones have endured for half a century, one stops to consider SECRETARY & LEGAL COUNSEL what has contributed to such longevity. Innovation, Michelle Fulmer ’S JUBIL TREASURER resourcefulness, and strategic planning are FA EE I Y Aarti Bowman among the key qualities of our continuous improvement. And, M E Gregory M. Duckett 8 A without a doubt, generous donors, dedicated volunteers, and 1 R Mark Finestone 0 hardworking staff have carried us through 50 years — and will 2 Paula Jacobson Rabbi Katie Bauman continue to carry us through 50 more. Dr. Stephen Cook In this edition of Hope in Action, we take a look at MIFA’s Lucia Crenshaw Edward Dobbs legacy of engagement including two families whose inter- Brett Grinder generational support endures, a long-time staff member, Uniting5 Sara Hall Margaret McLean and one of our leading faith group founders. the community Gretchen Wollert McLennon With roots that honor the past and pay tribute to the present, through service since 1968 Ted Miller Norma J. Oliver MIFA’s future is sure to flourish. Sehrish Siddiqui Joe Stewart Dr. Bianca Sweeten Tish Towns Dr. Walker Wright Sally Jones Heinz, PRESIDENT & CEO Scott Young Sally Jones Heinz PRESIDENT & CEO Hope in Action staff Share your MIFA memories James Seacat EDITOR Do you have a memorabilia item — a story, or photo? [email protected] (901) 529- 4544 As we prepare for our 50th anniversary celebration, we’re looking for mementos. Contact Jim Seacat at Terri Jones DESIGNER [email protected] or (901) 529-4544 for information Linda Marks on how to conveniently lend your memorabilia. Dorothy Lane McClure CONTRIBUTORS

COVER from left: Kat Gordon, Muddy’s Bake Shop founder; and Nubian Simmons, owner of The Pink Bakery. mifa.org/NoGoGala

2 Summer 2018 mifa.org • (901) 527-0208 OUR VISION: Uniting the community through service. CONTRIBUTORS Linda Marks, Dorothy Lane McClure anniversary events Let’s eat Comm unity Days September 1, 2, 3, 8 & 9 People of all faiths and backgrounds gather for a major five-day cake (and other sweet treats) event when congregations across Shelby County partner on projects to benefit the community and help make us better It’s MIFA’s birthday year! neighbors to each other. For your faith group to choose a day, a partner, and a project, contact Linda Marks at (901) 529-4560.

Legacy Day September 14, 10 a.m. • 910 Vance Ave. The unveiling of a historical marker commemorates MIFA’s founding and pays tribute to MIFA as the city’s preeminent interfaith organization.

Skip the fancy night out. Instead, indulge yourself. Golden Bake a cake at home or visit our favorite Gala October 11, 6 -10 p.m. • Hilton Memphis Memphis sweet shops. Then, donate your Memphis celebrates MIFA! We’ll honor MIFA’s amazing past expenses for a fancy night out to MIFA. and vibrant future in a memorable evening at Hilton Memphis, See how five pastry chefs are helping including a seated dinner, live music, inspirational presenta- celebrate MIFA’s 50th birthday with gourmet tions, and the announcement of special anniversary gift to the delights guaranteed to inspire. community from MIFA. Visit mifa.org/NoGoGala and enjoy For sponsorship information, contact Angela Bledsoe at (901) a sweet night at home! 529-4571.

COVER from left: Kat Gordon, Muddy’s Bake Shop founder; and Nubian Simmons, owner of The Pink Bakery. mifa.org/NoGoGala

OUR MISSION: Supporting the independence of vulnerable seniors and families in crisis through high-­impact programs. Summer 2018 3 Our present is influenced by our venerable past

A mother, daughter share passion for MIFA something meaningful and good out of the devastating event of Dr. When Lucia Crenshaw was a teenager, her mother, Annabelle King’s assassination,” Lucia said. Whittemore, was working day and night as a founder and first board According to Lucia, Annabelle would later recall the challenging chair of MIFA. Lucia continues her mother’s work today as a member times of the 60s, the need for a central voice, and the brave men of MIFA’s board of directors. and women of MIFA, who literally put their lives and careers on the “Mother took her MIFA presidency on as if it was a full-time job line to address justice and civil rights. even though it was a volunteer position,” Lucia recalls. “There was no real MIFA office then, and Forklift operator now director she spread out on our dining From the very start of her 30-year tenure at MIFA, Phyllis Phillips room table, making it her was doing much of the heavy lifting. She drove a forklift, packed headquarters. There were lots food in large freezers, drove a van around the city to pick up food, and lots of meetings, most and unloaded trucks of donated frozen meat. She was the first and were at night. She was gone only paid staff member of the Memphis Food Bank, located in a a lot. Our whole family rallied warehouse on Brooks Road. The Food Bank was a MIFA program around her.” that started in the early 1980s, which later spun off to become its Lucia describes her mother own independent nonprofit organi- as a tenacious note-taker zation known as the Mid-South and record-keeper. The MIFA archives, which include Annabelle’s Food Bank. manually typed inaugural board meeting minutes, corroborate that attribute. “I was privileged to work with Margaret Ryan, Virginia Dunaway, “The challenge was cultivating open lines of communication, and Olivia Bruce and other luminary keeping people connected,” Lucia explained. “There was no email, volunteers,” Phyllis said. “We all no Twitter, no cell phones. So newsletters were important. She was shared the same goal — to help tireless in getting the original newsletters out. And it wasn’t easy. hungry people in the community.” There were no copy machines. She cranked them out using the old stencil mimeograph system — an arduous process — but just another Phyllis left MIFA briefly for a con- example of her tenacity and dedication.” tinuing education opportunity, but she was soon recruited to return by VISTA volunteer Sara Holmes, a MIFA supporter today. “She was a strong believer and advocate for the whole concept Phyllis became a dispatcher in the Transit area and then moved of people of different faiths and races coming together to bring

4 Summer 2018 mifa.org • (901) 527-0208 OUR VISION: Uniting the community through service. to Emergency Services as an intake clerk. One of MIFA’s longest- employed staffers and now the esteemed director of Emergency Services, she helps hundreds of clients each month who’ve experi- enced a temporary crisis with utility, rent, and mortgage. “The face of our average client has changed over the years,” Phyllis explained in her characteristically calm and compassionate manner. “Our clients used to be mostly single mothers, but now we see everybody — seniors, single fathers, two-parent households, and grandparents with guardianship. While the population has changed, the challenges that bring them to MIFA are the same — they can’t quite make ends meet due to an unexpected misfortune.” As a lifeline for individuals and families in difficult situations, Phyllis continues her MIFA heavy lifting today. You can’t miss her caring nature — an attribute that has carried her through 30 years of MIFA service. FRONT, L TO R: Fred Grinder, Cray Grinder, Vivian Grinder, Anne Grinder, Brenda Grinder. BACK: Megan Grinder, Edward Grinder, Brett Grinder, Justin Grinder, Cara Grinder. The Grinder family name is literally imprinted all over MIFA. As general contractors for the renovation of our headquarters at While MIFA headquarters is the most visible example of the 910 Vance, two generations of Grinder expertise combined to Grinders’ multi-generational involvement, their generosity and produce a facility that is both functional and aesthetically compatible leadership is far from confined to bricks and mortar. Brett is an active with MIFA’s solid, no-frills, efficient operations. Brett Grinder recalls, member of the MIFA board. Together with his wife, Megan, parents, “The building was still basically the old Robilio’s grocery store that Brenda and Fred, and brother and sister-in-law, Cara and Justin, had walls and hallways added over the years. During execution of the Grinders are ably co-chairing this year’s $1.18 million Circle of the Louis Pounders-designed overhaul, MIFA’s main concern was Hope annual campaign. And that’s not all. The next generation of keeping Emergency Services open while the rest of the building Grinders have already volunteered to deliver Thanksgiving meals, was being demolished. When the project was finished, our daughter and both parents and sons supported the MIFA Independence Anne — the youngest Grinder family member at the time — cast her Fund, our endowment for future sustainability. handprints in the cement sidewalk out front with other volunteers MIFA is grateful for the Grinders’ legacy of commitment and we and children to mark the grand opening day.” look forward to their continuing imprint in the generations to come.

OUR MISSION: Supporting the independence of vulnerable seniors and families in crisis through high-­impact programs. Summer 2018 5 Almost 50 years before MIFA was founded, Temple Israel was already part of its legacy

The last four Temple Israel rabbis have been powerful shapers, Assocation submitted an editorial, “An Appeal to Conscience,” to leaders, and sages of MIFA. When these names are mentioned at The Commercial Appeal, which stated, “Prejudice and discrimination MIFA, the words “much beloved” often follow. are sinful according to the ethics of the Judeo-Christian tradition,” Memphis in the 1920s was not fertile ground for seeds of diversity, but calling on the community to observe Race Relations Sunday on MIFA’s roots can be traced back to Rabbi Harry Ettelson’s formation February 11. Public reaction to this manifesto was generally negative, of the Cross-Cut Club in 1929. This was a group of ministers, priests, with a widespread response that issues of poverty and discrimina- and rabbis who met “for the interchange of ideas in a fellowship that tion were outside the realm of religion. would reach beyond sectarian and doctrinal differences.” But the group was undaunted, and the day after Dr. King’s assassi- Another step in bringing disparate groups together to promote nation in April, Rabbi Wax led a powerfully symbolic march from St. understanding was the Memphis Committee on Community Mary’s Cathedral to Mayor Loeb’s office to demand that he negotiate Relations, formed in 1959. Though its purpose was to avoid racial with the sanitation workers. Several months later, in September of demonstrations and violence, its leaders, including Rabbi James 1968, after decades of effort and planning, thwarted and threatened Wax, believed it could lead to more positive steps towards justice but never overcome, MIFA was born. and racial accord. Rabbi Wax went on to become president of the Rabbi Harry Danziger carried on the tradition of support and leader- Memphis Ministers Association, and in this role served as a spiritual ship at MIFA. He served on the Board for almost two decades, from leader for the city, particularly during the dark days of the sanitation 1979-2006, and was board chair from 2002-2004. For many years workers’ strike. Early in 1968, Rabbi Wax and the Memphis Ministers an outstanding staff member annually received the Rabbi Harry

Past and present MIFA board leaders from Temple Israel

Rabbi Harry Danziger E.J. Goldsmith, Jr. Bert Posterman Leo Bearman Jef Feibleman

6 Summer 2018 mifa.org • (901) 527-0208 OUR VISION: Uniting the community through service. Danziger Volunteer Coordinator Award, which honors his steadfast and The Temple Israel Sisterhood, since 1999, has prepared delicious inspiring leadership. meals for MIFA’s Life Skills Institute, COOL (College Offers Under Rabbi Micah Greenstein’s leadership, Temple Israel continues Opportunities for Life), the Senior Companion program, and the to sustain MIFA in a multitude of ways. Rabbi Greenstein has been a Ombudsman program. pioneer and an inspiration in making Memphis a city known for its For many years, Temple has delivered Meals on Wheels on route religious diversity and interfaith cooperation. Echoing the spirit of 40, five days a week, as part of God’s Unfinished Business known MIFA’s founders, he says, “I have found the most amazing brothers and today as Temple Cares. sisters working to tear down the walls that divide us.” On a Friday night Temple Youth have participated in a number of interfaith programs in 2009, Rabbi Greenstein led a special Shabbat service recognizing with groups from other faiths and Bridge Builders. the long and fruitful partnership between MIFA and Temple Israel. When he asked everyone present who had been involved with MIFA to Studying the history of Temple Israel’s relationship with MIFA stand, practically everyone in the chapel rose to his/her feet. reveals a rich and intricate tapestry of service, giving, and spiritual support. As Rabbi Harry Danziger said, “MIFA is the place where Temple has made splendid contributions to MIFA leadership, with people of faith come to live out their faith.” many board members, including Rabbi Harry Danziger, E.J. Goldsmith, Jr., Bert Prosterman, Leo Bearman, Jef Feibelman, Judy Royal, Paul MIFA is deeply grateful for these loving deeds, for generous and Berz, Mark Finestone, Rabbi Katie Bauman, and Paula Jacobson. Their sustained financial support, and for the profound friendship that combined service totals 92 years! we share with Temple Israel.

Judy Royal Paul Berz Mark Finestone Rabbi Katie Bauman Paula Jacobson

OUR MISSION: Supporting the independence of vulnerable seniors and families in crisis through high-­impact programs. Summer 2018 7 Founders Day MIFA’s annual Founders Day was a sold-out gathering on May 22 at Church of the Holy Communion. The event was themed MIFA at 50: Celebrating God’s Tapestry, and the keynote speaker was The Reverend Ollie V. Rencher of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Charlotte, N.C. Sponsors of the event were Church of the Holy Communion, Memphis Islamic Center, St. Peter Catholic Church, Temple Israel, and The City of Memphis.

2018 FOUNDERS DAY AWARDS Edward Dobbs — Annabelle Whittemore Award Mark Finestone — Annabelle Whittemore Award FedEx — Pathfinder Award Martha L. Forest E.J. Goldsmith Volunteer of the Year Award The Muslim Community of Memphis Faith in Action Award Kitty Cannon & Jim Waller James M. Marchant Wood, Jr. MIFA Meals on Wheels Award

BENEFACTORS’ CIRCLE INDUCTEES We welcome these new members whose lifetime giving has had a tremendous impact on MIFA’s success. Glenna Boales Flautt Erin & Ray Schultz Top row, from left: Leslie McNamara, Jim Waller, Margaret Owens, Kitty Cannon and KC Warren; bottom row: Marti Forest and Sally Jones Heinz; Rev. Ollie V. Rencher and Rabbi Micah Greenstein.

8 Summer 2018 mifa.org • (901) 527-0208 OUR VISION: Uniting the community through service. Top row: Guests joined together in open reflection; Members of the White Station High School MIFA club: (back row) Chloe Griffith and Candice Ivy, staff, (front row) Claire Brindley, Ricki Le, Sophie Ross, and Rachel Thomas.; Bottom row from left: Safi Khan and Sameer Mansour; Carroll and Christine Todd and Suzanne Darnell; Linda Kay McCloy, Ray and Erin Schultz.

OUR MISSION: Supporting the independence of vulnerable seniors and families in crisis through high-­impact programs. Summer 2018 9 Contributions MIFA gratefully acknowledges the following gifts of cash or stock received September 16, 2017 - March 31, 2018. Your annual gifts help MIFA meet the current needs of vulnerable seniors and families in crisis with high-impact services that sustain and support them. For a complete listing of recent gifts, please visit mifa.org/contributions.

INDIVIDUALS, PERSONAL Mr. & Mrs. Alan L. Kosten Mr. & Mrs. John B. Maxwell, Jr. Dana & Robert Longfield FOUNDATIONS & ESTATES Betty & Mark McMahon Linda W. Rhea Ms. Margaret Maiden $200,000+ Menke Foundation Ms. Randa Rosenblum Liz & Arsen Manugian Cindy & Edward Dobbs Mr. & Mrs. Morgan Morton Mrs. Mary Lapides Shela & Mr. & Mrs. Jackson W. Moore Mr. Jason Shela $100,000 - $199,999 Julie & Jim Raines Mr. & Mrs. D. Stephen Morrow Mr. & Mrs. Harry L. Smith Anonymous Erin & Ray Schultz Leslie & Rick O'Leary Phyllis & David Scruggs Ms. Patricia J. Walker Mrs. Anne D. Roane $50,000 - $99,999 Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Thornton III Mrs. David G. Williams, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Thad S. Rodda, Jr. Bob & Deborah Craddock $2,500 - $4,999 Judy Royal Crews Family Foundation $7,500 - $9,999 Anonymous Diane Sachs & Robert Vidulich Mrs. John Collier Dobbs Mr. & Mrs. Judson A. Lindsey Mr. & Mrs. Walter J. Allen Melanie & Jay Schoenberger Goldsmith Family Foundation, Inc. Pam & Fred Montesi Michael & Bette Ferguson Arndt Mr. Michael Schwartz Estate of Bobbye B. Weinberger Ms. Gayle S. Rose Laurel & Russ Williams Gwen & Chris Beard Andrew B. Scoggin $25,000 - $49,999 Ms. Wendy Bolding Ms. Kathleene A. Sims $5,000 - $7,499 Glenna Boales Flautt Mr. & Mrs. Marion S. Boyd, Jr. Anonymous Bruce R. & Jane Scharding Smedley Snow & Henry Morgan Estate of Matilda E. Clarke Carol & Bert Barnett Mr. & Mrs. Bobby Svoboda The Mustang Fund Mr. & Mrs. Ronald L. Coleman Phyllis & Paul Berz Lynne & Henry Turley $15,000 - $24,999 Margaret & Bill Craddock Carmen & Matthew Bond Mrs. Lucy W. Turnbull Mary Lee Copp & Peter Formanek Mr. & Mrs. Gregory M. Duckett Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. Burleigh, Jr. Nancy S. Walker Michelle & Arthur Fulmer E. J. Goldsmith, Jr. Fund The Canale Foundation, Inc. Mr. Robert M. T. Walker Rev. Mimsy & Mr. Frank* A. Jones Ms. Nancy D. Ellis Meg & Scott Crosby Mr. & Mrs. Brandon M. Wellford Sylvia G. Marks* Camilla & Mark Evans and children Karen C. & Preston H. Dorsett Mr. & Mrs. Dabney S. Wellford Mr. Zach Randolph Bradley & Robert Fogelman Ellison Legacy Family Foundation Mydelle Wilson Mr. & Mrs. Charles F. Smith, Jr. Martha & Robert Fogelman Sondra & Bill Fondren Emily R. Woodside & Anne & John Stokes Marilyn L. Haas Family Foundation William D. Falvey, M.D. Lucia & Jim Gilliland The Turley Foundation, Inc. Dr. & Mrs. W. R. Hanna, Jr. Mrs. Sara Holmes $1,500 - $2,499 Dr. Barbara Kay Jackson & Anonymous $10,000 - $14,999 Mr. & Mrs. George T. Johnson Anonymous Dr. Thomas B. Shelton Norma & Olin Atkins Anne & Mike Keeney Lucia & Hal Crenshaw Mr. & Mrs. Alexander P. Jekels Laura & John Barrett Lawrence Lewis Foundation Dr. Kristen & Mr. Doug Duncan Ken & Vivian Jones Dr. William & Annette Bickers Maggie & Milton Lovell Tara & Jeff Engelberg Mr. & Mrs. John D. Lichterman Mr. & Mrs. Walker Bolton Theresa M. Mauer

10 Summer 2018 mifa.org • (901) 527-0208 OUR VISION: Uniting the community through service. Aarti & Mark Bowman $1,000 - $1,499 Dr. & Mrs. James Christian Fleming Suzy & B. Lee Mallory Mr. & Mrs. Hallam Boyd, Jr. Anonymous Margo & Mark Fogelman Betty & John Malmo Mr. Norman Brown, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Ben C. Adams, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Thomas P. Francis Mr. & Mrs. Gerald C. Marshall Ginny & Berkeley Burbank Mr. Lorin B. Allen, Jr. Kendall & Brown Gill Mr. & Mrs. Will E. May Mrs. Ann K. Caldwell Mr. & Mrs. John F. Anderson Aimee G. Ginsburg Mrs. Jenks E. McCrory Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Callihan Linda & Ward Archer Donna & Bob Goodman Mr. & Mrs. Michael McDonnell Dr. Thomas P. Chu Barbara B. Bacharach Gerre W. Gourley Mr. & Mrs. Logan Meeks Deborah Dunklin Tipton Charitable Mr. & Mrs. Richard Barnhart Rabbi & Mrs. Micah D. Greenstein Mr. Bill Metz Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Breen Bland Megan & Brett Grinder Mr. & Mrs. Thomas G. Miller Barbara A. Denley Mrs. B. Snowden Boyle, Jr. Mrs. Henry Haizlip, Jr. Pat Moody Mr. & Mrs. James H. Drain Mr. & Mrs. William R. Breen, Jr. Lee & Bob Harper Mr. & Mrs. Jim More Mark & Cindy Finestone Dr. Maury Bronstein Ms. Nancy Hart Mr. John H. Morris III Martha & Jerrold Graber Mr. & Mrs. Joel W. Brown The Reverend Robin & Mr. & Mrs. Ronald T. Morris Brenda & Fred Grinder Mr. & Mrs. Larry H. Bryan Mr. Daniel B. Hatzenbuehler Jean Norfleet Mrs. Dorotha B. Harwood Mr. & Mrs. Charles W. Burson Kathy Hayek Dr. & Mrs. Frank Ognibene Mr. John M. Jones Mr. & Mrs. Jerome Burt Dr. & Mrs. Haywood H. Henderson, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Larry W. Papasan Mr. John N. Klettner Mr. & Mrs. Howard Byers, Jr. Page Price Henrion Mr. & Mrs. Tony Pellicciotti Ms. June B. Mann Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Byrd Ms. Anastasia Herin Dr. John H. Pickens Gretchen & Kojo McLennon Ms. Renée Castle & Mr. & Mrs. Fred J. Hodges Barbara & Allie Prescott Ms. Joyce A. Mollerup & Mr. Robert L. Crawford Dr. Teresa Holimon Mr. & Mrs. Richard L. Reinhardt Mr. Robert H. Buckman Mr. & Mrs. C. Thomas Cates Mr. & Mrs. Thomas C. Huddleston Mr. & Mrs. Thomas L. Ricketts Mr. & Mrs. J. Michael Murphy Mr. & Mrs. John C. Catmur Ms. Paula S. Jacobson Dr. & Mrs. S. G. Robbins, Jr. Dr. & Mrs. Alan M. Nadel Ms. Leslie M. Chang Mr. & Mrs. Henry W. Jones, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Richard Roberts Mr. & Mrs. Prabhakar Parikh Drs. Heather & Ravi D. Chauhan Lynn Jaseph Jones Meryl Rosen Mr. & Mrs. Gregory B. Richards Congressman Stephen I. Cohen Bruce Kahn Ms. Robin Salant & Mr. Erik Jambor Mr. & Mrs. Jack Scharff, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Johnny Coleman Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Kerr Mr. & Mrs. Brian D. Schaffler Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Schwartz Mrs. Laura B. Coleman Ms. Dianne King Drs. Melissa & Timothy H. Self Dr. J. Allen Scoggin Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence L. Crane, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Matt Kinnear Mrs. Harry B. Sharp, Jr. Dr. Janet Elaine Scott Mr. Michael F. Curtis Dorothy Orgill Kirsch Ms. Nancy Sue Shaw The Siddiqui Family Mr. & Mrs. David C. Dando Becky & Wes Kraker Mrs. Estelle K. Sheahan Carol & Glenn Sigman Laurie & Doug Daniel Susanne & Bruce Landau Beth Simpson Ham Smythe III Mrs. James H. Daughdrill, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Gregg Landau Caprice & Art Snyder Judy & Winn Stephenson Dr. & Mrs. Randall A. Davis Mr. & Mrs. Nathaniel Landau Drs. Judith Soberman & Mr. & Mrs. Paul R. Tanner Scott & Kay Dawson Kathy & Scott P. Ledbetter Leonard Lothstein Mr. & Mrs. David R. Tichenor Jane & John Dulin Mr. & Mrs. Timothy R. Lee Dr. & Mrs. Dennis Stokes Sybil & Donald Tucker Mr. & Mrs. David Eddins Nell R. Levy Mr. & Mrs. Jack Straton Mr. Jonathan I. Wax Babs & Jef Feibelman Tom & Diane Long Charitable Fund Ms. Irma Merrill Stratton Mr. & Mrs. Gary Wilson Gloria & Eddie Felsenthal Mr. & Mrs. Jerome Makowsky Becky & Chris Suhoza Ms. Sheffield M. Worboys

OUR MISSION: Supporting the independence of vulnerable seniors and families in crisis through high-­impact programs. Summer 2018 11 Dr. & Mrs. Owen B. Tabor $500 - $749 Miss Louise R. Horn Sally & John Thomason Mr. & Mrs. Zack Taylor Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Kenny Jabbour Mr. Norfleet B. Thompson Mr. & Mrs. Mark Temme Ms. Ginger Andrews Dr. & Mrs. Clarence G. Johnson, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Peter L. Tosches Ashley & Todd Tobias Jane Antrobus Mr. & Mrs. Calvin N. Jones Ms. Elaine Tuomanen Agnes Ann Turley Ms. Linda Ashmore Mr. James F. Keegan Mr. Byrne Whitehead, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. William M. Vaughan, Jr. Ms. Kristin S. Beizai & Mr. John M. Aste Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. Keeler Mr. & Mrs. Spence Wilson Mr. Milton H. Ward Dr. Ryan Ayres Mr. & Mrs. Donald C. Keeney Mr. & Mrs. Berkley Wolff Blanche & Bobby Webb Ms. Donna L. Banta Ms. Nancy L. Knous Mary Jane & Larry Woodford Mr. & Mrs. Craig L. Weiss Ms. Jennifer Beachey Ms. Nancy Kopald Mr. & Mrs. Charles Wurtzburger Mrs. Joy Wernet Mr. & Mrs. Henry S. Bell, Jr. Mrs. Suzanne S. Lazarov Mr. & Mrs. David Young Alison & Jimmy Wetter Ms. Becky Boone Dr. & Mrs. William E. Long $250 - $499 Drs. Aimee & Ben M. Wheeler The Rev. & Mrs. James R. Boyd Mr. & Mrs. William E. Loveless II Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Warfield Williams Mr. & Mrs. Craig Brashear Arnetta & Theo Macklin Mr. David M. Alperin Mr. & Mrs. Lewis C. Williamson, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. William R. Bruce Mr. & Mrs. Myron M. Mall Mr. & Mrs. Morgan Arant Linda Willis Mr. & Mrs. Marc Campbell Ms. Karen McClarty Dr. & Mrs. Charles R. Arkin Mrs. Barbara H. Wilson Mr. & Mrs. Charles B. Cannon Dr. & Mrs. Charles W. McCrary Mr. & Mrs. William F. Bailey Mr. & Mrs. James D. Witherington, Jr. Ms. LaRose Coffey Dr. & Mrs. Carter E. McDaniel III Brooke & Alan Balducci Rabbis Bess Wohlner & Jeremy Simons Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Coop Mrs. Patricia L. McFarland Evelyn R. Ballentine Mr. & Mrs. Thomas R. Wood Mr. & Mrs. J. Lester Crain, Jr. Mrs. Elizabeth A. McStay Drs. Debra Bartelli & John Kaltner Mr. & Mrs. William S. Young Mr. & Mrs. William R. Crawford Mr. & Mrs. William A. McWaters Dale & Brin Baucum Dr. & Mrs. Gordon Yukon Mr. & Mrs. Tom Crohan Mrs. Tina B. McWhorter Joy & Leo Bearman Mr. & Mrs. David G. Zanca Drs. Sara L. Cross & James S. Jones III Mr. Gregory W. Mosley Ms. Linda A. Bennett $750 - $999 Jeanne & Rabbi Harry K. Danziger Mr. & Mrs. Timothy E. Oliver Mr. James L. Boren, Jr. Linda Bourgeois Mrs. C. O. Daugherty Mr. & Mrs. Max B. Ostner, Jr. Deborah & Sam Brackstone Mr. J. Richard Briscoe Mr. & Mrs. Chris Dean Helen & Keith Parsons Nancy & Louis Brenner Suzi & Mike Cody Mr. Robert P. Dempsey, Jr. Mr. Eddie Phillips Olivia & Wallace Bruce Mr. & Mrs. Michael E. Goldstein Mr. & Mrs. D. Michael Edelmuth Trish & John Pontius Ms. Kathryn Cannon & Ms. Sara L. Hall Ms. Josephine O. Elosua Mr. & Mrs. Will Raines Mr. James L. Waller Sally & Brad Heinz Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Evetts Drs. Carol & E. Greer Richardson Mr. & Mrs. Keith S. Collins Julia & Gordon Hunter Miss R. Scott Foster Mr. & Mrs. Neil Ringel Mr. & Mrs. Charla Corzine Carolyn L. Jennings Ms. Natalie Garnett Mr. Danny W. Robillo Ms. Debra E. Crummie Ann & Roger Knox Kim & John Gaskill Mr. Louis Sampson Christopher Cullum Ms. Stefanie R. McGee Mr. & Mrs. William P. Green Dr. & Mrs. D. D. Sidhu Dr. & Mrs. Raj Dave Ms. Anna Pepper Ellen & Skip Hayes Dr. & Mrs. Barry Siegel Mrs. Adrienne D. Davis Ms. Anita Ramanathan Ms. Lou Henslee Mr. James F. Springfield Dr. Susan Dean Mr. & Mrs. Keshav Rao Mrs. J. H. Hicks Mr. & Mrs. Joe M. Stewart Dolores Clara Dobbs Mr. & Mrs. Darryl W. Higgins Mr. & Mrs. Roy D. Stroud Beverly & Henry Doggrell Ms. Mona D. Hoover Mr. & Mrs. Claude Talford Mrs. Priscilla Dollar

12 Summer 2018 mifa.org • (901) 527-0208 OUR VISION: Uniting the community through service. Jonathan Edelman Mr. & Mrs. Michael B. Lupfer Ms. Karen J. Silverstein $25,000 - $49,999 Dr. & Mrs. Joseph S. Fahhoum Dr. & Mrs. Richard L. Luscomb Ms. Madeline R. Simonetti Charles A. Frueauff Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Walter M. Fields III Dr. & Mrs. Edward H. Mabry, Jr. Mr. Wayne Simpson Orgill, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. David C. Forell Carol & Gene Mangiante Mrs. Jennifer Sink & Mr. Buckner Wellford $15,000 - $24,999 Mr. & Mrs. C. Bradford Foster III Mr. & Mrs. Randal S. Mashburn Mr. Keith Spears Memphis City Council Mrs. Katherine Fox Ms. Vivian A. Mason Bruce & Gillian Steinhauer Shelby County Board of Commissioners Margaret & Hugh Fraser Mr. & Mrs. Cecil J. McGee Mr. & Mrs. David H. Suitor SunTrust Bank Mr. & Mrs. Rob P. Sumner Kathy, Joel, Corrie & Jay Fulmer Margaret & Alec McLean $10,000 - $14,999 Mr. & Mrs. Samuel A. Gassaway, Jr. Ms. Jennifer L. Miller Mr. & Mrs. David Tate Goodlett Foundation Ms. Gail Glankler Drs. Shamim & Mohammed Moinuddin Mrs. Mary E. Taylor GreenPoint AG LLC Molly & Robert Gooch Fund Cindy & Scott Moore Mr. Preston Taylor The Hohenberg Foundation, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Walter E. Gravette III Mary Lou Myers Ms. Julie Terry Thomas W. Briggs Foundation, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. William G. Griesbeck Dr. Kevin P. Newman Mrs. Ella B. Thompson Women’s Foundation for a Greater Edna G. Guthrie B. G. Oates Ms. Tish W. Towns Memphis Anni & Bill Walker Mr. Kenneth A. Hall Mr. & Mrs. Thomas D. Oates $5,000 - $9,999 Mr. Larry J. Hardy Jan Orick Mrs. Peggy Walker BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Mr. & Mrs. H. Robert Heller III Mr. & Mrs. Paul N. Parks Mr. Eddie B. Ward, Jr. Community Trust Dr. Dennis A. Higdon Ms. Karen Parrish Dr. Jewell C. Ward & Mr. Jim Brooks Boyle Investment Company Mrs. Keith Dunbar Hollins Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Pinstein Mr. & Mrs. Woodson C. Whitehead City View Towers - Silver Tree Ms. Armestard Holmes Dr. & Mrs. William R. Priester III Libby E. Whitten Residential, LLC Rev. & Mrs. Jay F. Howell III Mr. & Mrs. James C. Randle Mr. & Mrs. William R. Wilson MGM Resorts Foundation Mrs. L. B. Hudson Mrs. Priya B. Rao Mr. & Mrs. John H. Wright nexAir Susan & Frank Inman, Jr. Ms. Linda A. Red Dr. & Mrs. Walker Wright The Salmon Foundation Dr. & Mrs. Mervyn Israel Donna Reed Mr. & Mrs. Bonnie M. Zoccola State Systems, Inc. Mrs. J.T. Jabbour Mr. & Mrs. Hal Roberts $2,500 - $4,999 CORPORATIONS, FOUNDATIONS Ms. Teresa Johnson & Mr. & Mrs. John R. Roberts A Square Meal Cafe & OTHER ORGANIZATIONS Mr. Michael B. Schiff Barney Rolfes, Jr. American Snuff Company, LLC $1,000,000+ Mrs. Cecelia Johnson-Powell Mr. Michael R. Russell Bass, Berry & Sims PLC Plough Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Jones Mr. Zev Samuels City of Memphis Office of the Mayor Joe J. Katterjohn Mr. Marshall Sashkin $100,000 - $250,000 Combined Federal Campaign of Greater Mr. & Mrs. Harvey L. Kay Mr. & Mrs. R. Clinton Saxton Anonymous Arkansas Mr. & Mrs. Charles H. Kerwin Mr. Rowlett Scott FedEx Services Global Citizenship First Tennessee Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Richard H. Kremer Mr. & Mrs. John Senlein First Tennessee Community Development The Knapp Foundation, Inc. Fund, LLC Mr. & Mrs. James A. Leduc Phil & Fran Shannon Lichterman Loewenberg Foundation MLGW Plus-1 Tyrus Legge Ms. Patti Shaw & Dr. Edward Chaum Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare MLGW Share the Pennies Mr. & Mrs. Michael A. Lemmi Ruthann & Hank Shelton Regional One Health Mr. & Mrs. William L. Levy Dr. & Mrs. John S. Shelton $50,000 - $99,999 $1,000 - $2,499 AutoZone Ms. Jane M. Lovelace Judy & Ron Shinault A Better Source Speer Charitable Trust Benevity

OUR MISSION: Supporting the independence of vulnerable seniors and families in crisis through high-­impact programs. Summer 2018 13 Bryce Corporation Cohen Investments Christ United Methodist Church, Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church Comcast Foundation Graber Partners Seekers Sunday School Second Congregational United Church Community Foundation of Greater Mendelson Law Firm Employees Collierville United Methodist Church, of Christ New Beginnings Sunday School Memphis Morgan & Morgan St. George’s Episcopal Church Cordova Presbyterian Church Evans | Petree Pfizer YourCause Matching Gift Program St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Gardo Design Group, LLC Cumberland Presbyterian Church of St. Philip Episcopal Church The Treasure Chest Germantown Gaskill Strategies LLC United Way of the Mid-South First Unitarian Church H. W. Durham Foundation Germantown United Methodist Church Tributes Helpcare Homemaker Services Plus, Inc. CONGREGATIONS & FAITH Gospel Temple Missionary Baptist Church Inventory Locator Service, LLC COMMUNITIES IN HONOR OF: Lord of Life Lutheran Church Jim Keras Nissan Herbie Abraham $10,000 - $15,000 Second Baptist Church Memphis Area Association of Realtors St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Janet Kisber Springdale Baptist Church Newberry Tanks & Equipment, LLC Temple Israel St. Luke Lutheran Church Pauline Acree Peder Lund Gallery Charlene & Bruce Person $5,000 - $9,999 United Methodist Church, Memphis Standard Electric Company, Inc. COGIC First Ladies Association, Conference Mr. & Mrs. Ben C. Adams Travel Leaders TN Headwaters Jurisdiction $250 - $499 Stephanie Cheney Trustmark National Bank Fullview Missionary Baptist Church Church Women United, Memphis & Karen Adams Unified Health Services, LLC St. John’s Episcopal Church Shelby County Unit Bottletree Design Group White Station High School $2,500 - $4,999 Ellendale United Methodist Church Patsy & Dr. John Albritton Church of the Holy Apostles $500 - $999 First Assembly of God Deborah Dunklin Tipton AFP, Memphis Chapter Germantown Presbyterian Church Scenic Hills United Methodist Church American Veterans Church Pension Group Grace-St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Shady Grove Presbyterian Church DaVita Asan G. Tejwani Trinity Baptist Church $249 and under Barbara Askew DePouw Engineering, LLC $1,000 - $2,499 Advent Presbyterian Church Sandra Chandler Heritage Woman’s Club Balmoral Presbyterian Church Blessed Sacrament Church Le Jardin LLC Central Church Buntyn Presbyterian Church, AutoZone Legal Ladies Priority Insurance Agency, Inc. First Baptist Church Presbyterian Women Holly Holt Reginald Wurzburg Foundation Grace Memorial Baptist Church Cornerstone Church Irene & Ron Ayotte Square Pops LLC Idlewild Presbyterian Church Embury United Methodist Church, Missie & Jim McDonnell The Wharton Law Firm Pilgrim Sunday School class Second Presbyterian Church Mac Bailey Evangelist Missionary Baptist Church $250 - $499 Third Church of Christ, Scientist The MIFA family Acre Restaurant First Presbyterian Church Trezevant Episcopal Home, Phillip Baum St. Edward Chapel Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Allenberg Rosen Family Foundation Inc. Janet Kisber Apex Wellness White Stone Missionary Baptist Church Kingsway Christian Church Dr. & Mrs. Tom Beasley Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Lindenwood Christian Church $500 - $999 Corinne & Bob Adrian Berkowitz, PC Castalia Baptist Church Mullins United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women Boggs, LLC Christ the King Lutheran Church Chad Bloodworth City Auto Glass New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church Bottletree Design Group Oakville Missionary Baptist Church

14 Summer 2018 mifa.org • (901) 527-0208 OUR VISION: Uniting the community through service. Deborah & Sam Brackstone Adrienne Davis Germantown Police Department Mary Ann & Jim Hall Dan Lattimore Rosalie Rudner Asan G. Tejwani Marilyn Notowich Sukey & Phil Brooks The Rev. Canon & Mrs. Chip Davis David Gesell The Extended Hannon Family Gail Soefker Stephanie T. Cheney Andrew Gesell Hannah Timbes Dr. & Mrs. John Buchignani, Jr. Julia Goldie Day Patricia Gesell Coy Haraway Susan & Kent Wunderlich Dr. & Mrs. Stephen Cook Andrew Gesell Norma Rogers Marietta & Robert Burleigh Larry Denman Minna & Alan Glenn Kimberly Head Lee & Robert Harper Dr. & Mrs. Stephen Cook Norfleet Thompson Asan G. Tejwani Café Piazza The Douglass family Good Governance Sally Jones Heinz St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Mary & Sam Cornpropst Asan G. Tejwani Grinder, Taber & Grinder, Inc. Daughters of the King Leslie G. Dunavant Goodbar Neighbors Paula Jacobson Ann Caldwell Heather Grosvenor Marilyn Wark Verlinda J. Henning Linda & Claude Paddock Joseph Edwards Louis “Bud” Goodwin Joseph Edwards Mike Caldwell Verlinda Henning Deborah & Sam Brackstone Debbie Smith Bottletree Design Group Michelle Vigneau Debbie Smith Jerrold Graber Mr. & Mrs. Bob Carl Michelle Vigneau Judy & Morris Kriger Sue & Jess Hipsher Mona Hoover Cornelia Swain Anna Eil & Alex Stoll Kay & Stan Graber Elaine & Tom Cates Rebecca Lee Kay & Chuck Gadd Dr. Joshua Holcomb Sharon & Jim Goldsworthy Michael Orr Hallie Elliot Sherry & Denny Grady City of Memphis Firefighters Judy & Morris Kriger Rebecca Lee Tommy Howard Asan G. Tejwani Judy & Morris Kriger Peggy Evensky Our grandkids: Madeline, Stella, City of Memphis Sanitation Workers Janet Kisber Laurel & Nickolaus Lisa Hume Asan G. Tejwani Bill Fowler Dee & Clyde Richards Richard Redfearn Mary Anne Clarke Sharyn Burson Betty Gray Greg Hurley Rosalie Rudner Ms. Connie Friend & Mr. Joe Friend Carol Morris James Dale The Commercial Appeal Home Deliverers Curt & Jeffrey Ward Mr. & Mrs. Billy Griesbeck Dr. Emmanuel Iloh Asan G. Tejwani FTB - P. Department Mr. & Mrs. Don Pritchard Dr. Raj Dave The Commercial Appeal Roadside Nancy Bradley Brett Grinder Jim Jaggers Vendors Elle & Robert Gardner Staley Cates Asan G. Tejwani Asan G. Tejwani Lesley R. Dillon Brett & Megan Grinder Helen Jaseph Nora & Dan Conaway Hazel Gentry Owen B. Tabor Vinson & Anita Cobb Mary & Allen Blair Cynthia Gentry Justin E. Grinder Daniel Johnson Chris Cornaghie Charles Gerber Susannah Herring Dr. Stephen Cook Mr. & Mrs. Harold I. Steinberg Mary & Sam Cornpropst Marilyn Haas & Tommy Howard Kenneth Jones Margaret Craddock R. Andrew Taylor Curt & Jeffrey Ward Sybil & Donald Tucker Ruthann & Hank Shelton

OUR MISSION: Supporting the independence of vulnerable seniors and families in crisis through high-­impact programs. Summer 2018 15 Brandi Kachouri Maggie & Milton L. Lovell MIFA Staff Prabhakar Parikh Amy Acker Paula Jacobson Marty & Bobby Svoboda The MIFA family Bruce M. Kahn Mary L. Lovell Rebecca & Miles Mitchell Tom Penfound Grace Katz Marsha Obringer Robert M. T. Walker James Dale Cathy, Andy & William Perkins Bruce M. Kahn & Julie Ashkenaz MLGW Plus-1 William E. Pickens Megan Shaw Alexis Macklin Asan G. Tejwani Mary & Sam Cornpropst The MIFA family Lori Katz Donna & Bryan Moffatt Amy Poag Janet Kisber June Mann Linda & Bob Serino Ann & Mason Hawkins Rosalie Rudner Butch Kelso Rev. Dr. Steve Montgomery Carole Prentiss Bottletree Design Group Linda F. Marks Carol & Henry Jones Rosalie Rudner Tessa & Denton Marks Jenny Koltnow Karen L. More Kathy & Stan Pruett The MIFA family Janet & Jeff Martin Jim More Sandra Harper Laurie & Larry Dillard Dr. Sudhir Kumar Paul H. Morris Drs. Purnima & Ramesh C. Purohit Dr. Raj Dave Pat & John Martin Suzanne & Richard DeSaussure Dr. Raj Dave Laurie & Larry Dillard Su Lauck Cathy & Ted Morton Mary Alice Quinn The Kennedy family Dr. & Mrs. Steele Mattingly Elaine Gumbert Hal Fogelman Charla Corzine The great-granddaughter of Timna Myers Julie & Jim Raines Roselle Lazarov, Audry Eloise Mays Janet Kisber Lee Buchmann Janet Kisber Rosalie Rudner Lynn Kline Julie Raines Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital Dorothy Lane McClure Mary Nease & Kathy Williams Gail Glankler Asan G. Tejwani Rev. Mimsy Jones Howard Nease The MIFA family Sarah & John Leach Bickie & Mike McDonnell Charlie Nelson Amy Poag Ann Rabalais Missie & Jim McDonnell Ann & John Dillard Leslie & John Testerman Susan Leibovich Missie & Jim McDonnell James Stewart Zach Randolph The Simkins Mary & Mike McDonnell Mrs. Frank Norfleet Asan G. Tejwani Evan Levine Pam & McNeal McDonnell Mr. & Mrs. John Laughlin Joanne Ray Nadolyn & Ed Schoenfeld Missie & Jim McDonnell The MIFA family Bottletree Design Group Melisa Levine Me Too Brave Hearts Norfleet Thompson Edwinna & Jack Reed Janet Kisber Asan G. Tejwani Hugh Overstreet, M.D. The MIFA family Tommy Ligon Rev. Carla Meisterman Renga Vasu Barbara Robinson Bottletree Design Group Scott Dawson Dr. Kamlesh Parekh Keith Spears Lucy Loveless Mid-South Food Bank Volunteers Dr. Raj Dave Niki & Mike Robinson Curt & Jeffrey Ward Asan G. Tejwani Dr. Pravin Patel Elaine & Thomas Graber Mr. & Mrs. William E. Loveless MIFA Meals on Wheels Volunteers Dr. Raj Dave Emily Ruch Curt & Jeffrey Ward Asan G. Tejwani Sangoi Family Stephanie T. Cheney

16 Summer 2018 mifa.org • (901) 527-0208 OUR VISION: Uniting the community through service. Diane Rudner Debbie Smith U.S. Postal Carriers IN MEMORY OF: Lori Goldstein Joseph Edwards Asan G. Tejwani Embry Adams Anita Sage Verlinda Henning Dr. Michelle Vigneau Mary Jane Adams Michelle Vigneau Christina Sage Joseph Edwards Rob Adams Sree Saibaba Martin Snyder Verlinda Henning Bill Janna Janet Kisber Debbie Smith Renuka Reddy Dr. Robert Franklin Adams Saraz Salehi Lisa Southerd Mary & Mike Waterbury Barbara Branch James Dale Emily Kay Chuck Wilcox Kathleene A. Sims Sandra Saunders Neil Southern Rev. Dorothy S. Wells Elaine Alexander Bottletree Design Group Myra Southern Sybil & Donald Tucker Linda & David Usdan Mr. & Mrs. Marc Scheinberg Trish & Richard Spore Dorothy Westmoreland Dwight Allen Sandra & Clifton Lipman Charlotte & Paul Parks Linda & Bob Serino Elizabeth & David Tate Beth Newman St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Craig Whiteside Martha McKeon Allen Patient Scheduling Team Mary & Ryan Schell Curt & Jeffrey Ward Lorin B. Allen Asan G. Tejwani Missie & Jim McDonnell Ellen Whitten Trent Elliot Allen Laurie Stanton Erin & Ray Schultz Fara Claude Pam & Fred Montesi and Nikki Montesi Wanda Chancellor Diane Pope Patty & Ed Wiley Patricia Alves Ruth & Bob Weymouth Peggy & David Steinberg Betsy & Preston Wilson Sylvia & Fitzhugh Taylor Sharyn T. Burson Dr. Janet E. Scott Melinda Williams & Steve Lee Annabel Charlotte Frederick Britney & Daniel Stoll Rebecca Lee Margaret & Bill Craddock Rebecca Lee Rev. John W. Sewell Walter Williams Ladye Margaret Arnold The MIFA family Joyce Summitt Andy Branham Carol & Bert Barnett Laura Schwartz Mary Shainberg Barbara Wilson Sally & Ed Beasley Judy & Morris Kriger R. A. Taylor Stephanie T. Cheney Sally & Frank Clark Mary & Sam Cornpropst Lucy Shaw Betty Anne Wilson Margaret & Bill Craddock P.E.O., Chapter B Mark Temme Chuck L. Wilcox The MIFA family Bottletree Design Group Barney Rolfes, Jr. Merna Siegler Patricia Wilson Stacy & Jeremy Siegler Stuart Thomas Linda & David Tichenor Mr. & Mrs. W. N. Trotter Bottletree Design Group Gloria & Jim Weir Madeline Simonetti Allan E. Wolf Peggy & Jim Williamson Andrew O’Neill Joy Touliatos Aimee Ginsburg Despina Karas Emily Woodside & Bill Falvey Amelia Smith Dave Woloshin Dr. Edward Atkinson III Linda, Alan & Melissa Neel Lucy Turnbull Amelia Smith Stephanie T. Cheney The Klepper Family Curt & Jeffrey Ward The Yen Family William Ayres, Jr. Bryan Smith Ann & Walker Uhlhorn Morgan Pattison Dr. Ryan Ayers Mary Trotz Mary & George Sullivan

OUR MISSION: Supporting the independence of vulnerable seniors and families in crisis through high-­impact programs. Summer 2018 17 Rich Bachmann Helen Bowen Rev. Reynolds S. Cheney II Albert Preston Daniel, Jr. Janis & John Lichterman Dr. Derene Akins Stephanie T. Cheney Nancy C. Cochran Mary Ann Ballard Tommie Bowen, Sr. Lucy W. Turnbull Janis & John Lichterman Jeanette Leslie Gary L. Coughlan Frank A. Cianciolo C.O. Daugherty, M.D., Vincent C. Daugherty, Jonathan E. Ballentine John Branch Deborah Brackstone Mr. & Mrs. O. Z. Williams Evelyn R. Ballentine The MIFA family Elizabeth Merrick Coe & Mrs. C. R. Daugherty Minna Atwood Barrett Martha Brenner Peggy & L. R. Jalenak, Jr. Mrs. C. O. Daugherty Peggy Seessel Pam & Fred Montesi Laura Schwartz Pushpaben Dave John “Jack” Barton Mildred Brignole Dorothy & Sid Cohn Priti & Lalji Baxi Keith Dunbar Hollins Karen Riss Hollie & Greg Ziskind Lina Parekh James Morgan Beaty Betty Ann Britt Robert Cole Rekha Pillai Lyn & Ted Bailey Dr. & Mrs. Charles Cape Julie Terry Melvin Davison Peggy Seessel Meryl Broussard, Sr. Hershel Ray Coleman Pam & Fred Montesi James O. E. Beck III Alice Ann Broussard Laura Barr Coleman Eddie Lou Dewey Mr. & Mrs. Everett W. Crowley Brenda Brown Lynn Conlee Evelyn Clark Schaeffer Keith Dunbar Hollins Laurie Stark The MIFA family “Phil” Charles DeVore Missie & Jim McDonnell Rev. Marian Fletcher Brown Joan Macklin Cook Beverly Mankey The MIFA family Charlene & Jim Allen Belinda E. Rubens Joseph Patrick Donnelly Roy Bell, Jr. Michelle D. Flake & family Jean Coors Pat & Sturla Canale Mrs. Edward Garrett Milton P. Brown Emily & Harvey Kay Grady Donaldson Linda McNeil George Brown The MIFA family Laurie Stark The MIFA family Sally & Brad Heinz Helga Cornell Lewis R. Donelson III Dr. Roger M. Bennett Bill Burrow Marion & Charles Burson Kristin S. Beizai & John M. Aste Linda & Ron Sklar Rebecca Laine Gloria & Eddie Felsenthal Deborah & Sam Brackstone Jack Randolph Blake Billy Byrd Hank Cowles Alice Carmen Doyle The MIFA family Tia & Pat Byrd Laurie Stark Dianne King Gladys Strasberg Lindy Blatt Jimmy Canfield James M. Craven Myra & Jed Dreifus Judy & Morris Kriger Barbara Dillon Ginger & Don Jordan Nancy & Louis Brenner Joyce Blockman Billy M. Cary Mary Lee Crawford Lawrence Eavenson Montgomery Partnership, Genie, Pat Glenda F. Pryor-Johnson & Olivia Laura & Mark Cary Peggy & L. R. Jalanek, Jr. Delores & Roland Oser Joan Cawley Mary Beth Crockarell Ina Eiseman Monica Adin Dr. & Mrs. Charles Cape Richard J. Eiseman Larry Bonds Janis & John Lichterman Harris Chapman Philip Cruzen Dolly L. Farmer Jagoe Wade Christina & Richard Roberts Shawn Demos Carolyn P. Boren Christina & Richard Roberts Edmund Charlton John Curtis Berta Fernandez Lyn & Ted Bailey Emily & Harvey Kay Janis & John Lichterman

18 Summer 2018 mifa.org • (901) 527-0208 OUR VISION: Uniting the community through service. Frederica “Ricki” Fife Edward Greaney, Sr. Amy Justine Jenkins Marshall Phillip Jones Janet Kisber Dorothy Greaney Beverly M. Mankey Lynn J. Jones The MIFA family Collen Griggs Warren A. Jennings Randolph T. Jones Violet Fletcher The MIFA family Christina & Richard Roberts Margaret D. Richhart Gary Myers A.F.M. Mohsenul Haque Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Johnson, Sr. Donald L. Jordan Barbara Ann Rossland Fockler The MIFA family Ruth & Edward Stanton, Jr. Don Jordan, Jr. The MIFA family Corinna Pidgeon “Renny” Harmon Fredna “Fluffy” Johnson Dr. Edward S. Kaplan Polly S. Fontana Missie McDonnell Ellen Klyce Marjean & Richard Kremer Laura & Mark Cary RJ Harper, Jr. Lauryce & Harrison McIver Sidney Kay Jack W. Foster Janis & John Lichterman John Kimbrough Johnson, Jr. Ros Kimmelman The Foster family Gertie M. Harris Laurie Stark Delores & Roland Oser Rena H. Franklin Marvarene S. Parker Betty & Bill Turner Ryan J. Keller Shawn Demos Dorotha B. “Dot” Harwood Dorothy “Happy” Jones Christina & Richard Roberts The Rev. Dr. Maynard Fountain Dr. & Mrs. Charles Cape Carolyn T. Gardiner Will Kiersky The MIFA family Foy & Bill Coolidge Dorothy & Jameson Jones Judy Royal David S. Gambrell Jacquelyn Jones Sally & Brad Heinz Robert King Ella G. Thompson Missie & Jim McDonnell Christa & Calvin Jones Rebecca Laine Pam & Fred Montesi John M. Jones William Edward “Bill” Gerber Virginia Klettner The MIFA family Keith Dunbar Hollins Sharon & Samuel Jones Michael Wess Dr. Posey Grant Hedges, Jr. Missie & Jim McDonnell Frank A. Jones, Jr. Dr. & Mrs. Robert Kline’s new Grandson Laurie Stark Peggy J. Bodine Bernice Gibbs Janet Kisber Helen Herbers Margaret & Bill Craddock Gary Coughlan Evelyn Kraus Barbara Lehman Klazmer Cumberland Trust Lydia Ann Abell Gibson Marilyn & Louis Glazer Janis & John Lichterman Emily Woodside & Bill Falvey The MIFA family Janet Kisber Lucia & Jim Gilliland Kay H. Herrington Lynn Kline Dot Gilbertson Linda S. House Gregory Adair The MIFA family Lynn & Mickey Crowell Susanne & Bruce Landau The Schmidts Lillie Bell Higgins Dr. & Mrs. Charles Plesofsky Nikia L. Johnson Betty & John Malmo Ellen Whitten The MIFA family Dr. Melvin Kraus Richard B. Holmes James “Donn” Glissen Linda McNeil Janet Kisber The MIFA family Theda Diane Richards Julie & Jim Raines Shirley Manis Ellen Golder Robert Horton Libby Schaller Mark Lapides Pam & Fred Montesi and family Rohini & Prabhakar Parikh St. Mary’s Episcopal School Mary Lapides Shela & Cathy Lapides Weil Alice R. “Pat” Goodman J. Hunter Robert Watson Helen Harkin Diane G. Sachs & Robert N. Vidulich Steve Kisber Billie Anne Williams Pam & Fred Montesi Dorothy Work Guy Graves Janice Jacobs Evy H. Levy Adrienne S. Graves Pam & Fred Montesi and family Bill Levy Christina & Richard Roberts

OUR MISSION: Supporting the independence of vulnerable seniors and families in crisis through high-­impact programs. Summer 2018 19 Sylvia Lieberman David McDonald Bill Lewis Brian Pendergrass Ken Barnett Emily & Harvey Kay Susan McCord Dr. Derene Akins Ruth Lipper Angus G. McEachran, Jr. Memphis Glass Dealers Association, Johnnie M. Peters Dr. Derene Akins Margaret & Bill Craddock Eliot Cohen Angela Hayes Memphis Glass Dealers Association, The Honorable Judge H. T. Lockard J. A. “Jack” McFarland Patricia Walker Dr. Willie Ren Phillips Teresa Jones Patricia L. McFarland The MIFA family Jane Plunket Ralph Edward Longo Becky Ross McRae Barbara Robbins Bartie & Oscar Plunket, Jr. Pam & Fred Montesi and family Gillian & Bruce Steinhauer Patricia H. Schoembs Jane Plunket Don Lopez Gerald D. “Buddy” McLemore Carolyn Ellis Murphy Minnie “Teeny” Evans Podesta Melanie Lovell Olivia & Pat Montgomery Mr. & Mrs. Gerald P. Snipes Missie & Jim McDonnell Eugenia Williamson Willie Mae Love Jack Murphy Jean C. Pryor Carolyn Huff Don McMurray Susan & Harold Brooks Glenda F. Pryor-Johnson Lauren Robinson, Ashley Robilio & Milton H. Lovell Johnnie Murphy Pushpaben Samantha Dean of Huey’s Restaurants Mary L. Lovell Steve & Reva Ziskind Sangoi & Gajjar Families Milton, Maggie & James Lovell Carol McVae Lina Parekh Doris Murry B. G. Oates & Stephen Poole Robin Lynch Judy Royal Wayne Pyeatt Nikki Montesi Molly Mednikow The MIFA family Louie Carl Nerren Faye & Jack Marks Dr. Bonita Lyons The MIFA family Pam & Fred Montesi Ginger Jordan Jay Menuskin Kathleen Kelly O’Connor Flossie Quinn Buckner Wellford Alex Maddox, Jr. Wade DeHart Dan Estrem Lea C. Davis Celeste Meredith Thomas M. O’Ryan Dick Randall Mr. & Mrs. Donn Southern Dr. Michael Marshall Pat & Sturla Canale The MIFA family Pam & Fred Montesi Pervis Milnor Jerrold Oliver Bettie Randle Janis & John Lichterman Lawson Dunn Maury, Sr. Norma J. Oliver The MIFA family Peggy & L. R. Jalenak, Jr. Vive W. Montgomery Joseph Orgill III Edith D. Reiter Olivia Montgomery Sally Ball Maury The Klepper family Dr. & Mrs. Charles Plesofsky Peggy & L. R. Jalenak, Jr. Helen Moore The MIFA family Marilyn & Richard Reinhardt Pam & Fred Montesi Deborah & Sam Brackstone Gertrude “Trudy” Snivley Parker Catharine Roberts Gail Glanker Mary Wilder McCall Mr. & Mrs. Lee Marshall Emily & Harvey Kay The MIFA family Dr. Derene Akins The MIFA family Janis & John Lichterman John H. “Jack” Morris III Ms. Mildred S. McCarley Thomas C. Parker, Jr. Jackson Roberts Jack A. Belz & the Belz family Alexandra Inzer Marvarene S. Parker Pam & Fred Montesi City Auto Glass (Dale & Mike Schenian) Dallas McCarver Betty Robinson Lori Conroy James Monroe Peggs Dennese Black Janet Kisber East Memphis Anesthesia Services, PLLC The MIFA family Merrill Roe Barbara McDaniel Gene Holcomb Eleanor Montgomery Pelts Elaine & Tom Cates Janis & John Lichterman Barbara Dillon

20 Summer 2018 mifa.org • (901) 527-0208 OUR VISION: Uniting the community through service. Daniel Romer David Simpson Deanie Parker Willie James Summerall, Jr. Joan R. Romer Beth Simpson Tony Pellicciotti The MIFA family Harry Rosen Mary Baird Simpson Plough Foundation Alvin L. Swiney M. L. Cohen Robert Baird Emilie G. Ratner Paula Bert Turner & Ron Turner Janis & John Lichterman Philip Slavick Carrie Riedmeyer Ronald Wirt Willadean H. Rush Zula Slavick Fran & Phil Shannon Vincent Carlo Vaccaro St. Philip Episcopal Church Nancy & Art Graesser Sandra Sleeker Pam Montesi Mary Todd Irma Sacharin Michael R. Russell Margaret “Peggy” Johnson Wade Townsend-Evans Insurance Janet Kisber Belinda Eldridge Rubens Bernal Smith II Sybil & Donald Tucker The MIFA family Irvin Salky Lynne & Henry Turley Catherine G. Walker Susan & Alan Kosten Edna G. Guthrie Geneva Smith Jeanne Varnell Suzanne Satterfield Dr. Derene Akins John Wiese Mrs. Halle M. Walker John Pickens Gid H. Smith Donna & Judson Williford Robert Walker Jack G. Scharff, Sr. Julia W. Allen Barbara H. Wilson Russell Walthour Maury E. Landry Mickey Babcock Otis Smith Circle of Love The MIFA family Dawn Baker Jan Orick Helen Wax Marilyn & Richard Reinhardt Peggy Bodine Selina C. Smith Jonathan Wax Olivia & Wallace Bruce Dr. Jeff Scrugham Teresa Holmon Katherine P. Wellford The MIFA family Lila Beth Burke Harry W. Wellford Karen & Michael Clark Katherine Hinds Smythe Frank W. Shaffer, Sr. Marcelle Evans Joseph R. White Marian & Frank Shaffer Cornerstone Church The MIFA family Leslie Chang Elaine Covin Mary Shainberg Laura Schwartz Mrs. Brownie Williams The MIFA family Margaret & Bill Craddock Susanne Darnell Reba & Leo Sowell Cindy & J.C. Pendergrast John Shanks Ann & John Dillard Carol Sowell David G. Williams Christina & Richard Roberts Virginia & Dan Dunaway Brenda Makowsky Spira Billie Anne Williams Harry B. “Skip” Sharp Grinder, Taber & Grinder, Inc. Evelyn & Jerome Makowsky Helen Williams Glenda Sharp Sally & Brad Heinz Edward & Helen Stanton Joanne & Stephen Malin Lawrence Shelley Sally & Wil Hergenrader Ruth & Edward Stanton, Jr. Lucille Evelyn Williamson Janet Kisber Sara Holmes Stella Steele The MIFA family Ellen & Gary Lind Connie Shelton Robin Salant & Erik Jambor Sandra Wurtzburg Judy L. Beach Looney Ricks Kiss Annie Stewart Shirley Manis The Marston Group, PLC Chandu Sheth The MIFA family Elsie Lankford Yeates Himani & Raj Dave Missie & Jim McDonnell Nancy Gilmore Stovall Rohini & Prabhakar Parikh Drs. Shamim & Mohammed Moinuddin Margaret & Alec McLean Peggy & L. R. Jalenak, Jr. Rohini & Prabhakar Parikh The MIFA family Asan G. Tejwani Mike Palazola

OUR MISSION: Supporting the independence of vulnerable seniors and families in crisis through high-­impact programs. Summer 2018 21 FOR THE BIRTHDAY OF: Stephanie Cape Helen Gronauer Arnetta Macklin Lisa Abitz Mary & Charles Cape Pam & Fred Montesi Milton Lovell Deborah & Sam Brackstone Chandu Anne Gusmus Dr. Tim Mandrell Ami Agrawal Sangoi & Gajjar Families Pam & Fred Montesi Poorna & Amar Gajjar Rohini & Prabhakar Parikh Lucia Crenshaw Jacinto Hernandez Linda Marks Phyllis Taub Albritton Milton Lovell Pam & Fred Montesi Milton Lovell Linda Marks Cheri DelBrocco Marcus Hodges Sue Matthews Damon Arney Deborah & Sam Brackstone Pam & Fred Montesi Pam & Fred Montesi Pam & Fred Montesi Gregory M. Duckett Mary Ann Hodges Lawson Maury Rick Avery Milton Lovell Pam & Fred Montesi Pam & Fred Montesi Pam & Fred Montesi Didi Dwyer Paula S. Jacobson Dorothy Lane McClure Steve Berkman Pam & Fred Montesi Milton Lovell Milton Lovell Pam & Fred Montesi Mark A. Finestone Peggy Jalenak Vicki McCullough Joyce Bishop Milton Lovell Pam & Fred Montesi Pam & Fred Montesi Milton Lovell Vanessa Frazier Sir Clyde Jones Cecil McGee Carmen Bond Milton Lovell Rohini & Prabhakar Parikh Milton Lovell Pam & Fred Montesi Ilene Friener Kenneth P. Jones Sharrel McGrew Matthew Bond Pam & Fred Montesi Milton Lovell Pam & Fred Montesi Pam & Fred Montesi Cindy Gambrell Sherri Kimery Matthew McGuire Aarti Bowman Pam & Fred Montesi Pam & Fred Montesi Pam & Fred Montesi Milton Lovell Linda Gatlin Nancy Klepper Rose Mitchell Boots Boyd Pam & Fred Montesi Pam & Fred Montesi Pam & Fred Montesi Pam & Fred Montesi Judy Gauthier Fini Koerner Sylvia G. Marks’ 100th birthday Norma Britt Pam & Fred Montesi Pam & Fred Montesi Judy Royal Pam & Fred Montesi Aanya Goorha Bryan Krauch Gerald May Tom Buckner Sarita & Rakesh Goorha Pam & Fred Montesi Nancy & George Klepper Bruce Kahn Rick Grant Janette Krauch Mays Meeks Deborah Budge Pam & Fred Montesi Pam & Fred Montesi Greg Wilig Pam & Fred Montesi Thelma Greenberg Florence May Krug MIFA’s 49th birthday Steve Burkett Janet Kisber Carol & Art Straughn Asan G. Tejwani Pam & Fred Montesi Brett Grinder Radha Kumar Gwen Montague Paula Buttross Milton Lovell Poorna & Amar Gajjar Pam & Fred Montesi Pam & Fred Montesi Dee Grisanti Louise Leighton Allison Montesi Cecilia Clanton Pam & Fred Montesi Pam & Fred Montesi Pam & Fred Montesi Pam & Fred Montesi

22 Summer 2018 mifa.org • (901) 527-0208 OUR VISION: Uniting the community through service. Blanche Montesi Dr. Kamlesh Parekh Julie Thoma Anne Wesberry Pam & Fred Montesi Raj Dave Pam & Fred Montesi Pam & Fred Montesi Elizabeth Montesi Kathy Patrick Jon Thompson Shirley Whiteside Pam & Fred Montesi Pam & Fred Montesi Pam & Fred Montesi Pam & Fred Montesi Nikki Montesi Susan Plough Susan Thompson Scott Young Pam & Fred Montesi Pam & Fred Montesi Pam & Fred Montesi Milton Lovell Pam Montesi Stephanie Poje Tish Towns FOR THE ANNIVERSARY OR Nancy & George Klepper Deborah & Sam Brackstone Milton Lovell MARRIAGE OF: Sydney Montesi Leigh Ann Poole Dr. David Usdan Sandra & Mervyn Israel Pam & Fred Montesi Pam & Fred Montesi Judy Royal Doris, Sefton & Chuck Lucas Terry Montesi Julie Raines Rose Leeton Walker Susan & Dennis Roaten Pam & Fred Montesi Leslie Testerman Pam & Fred Montesi Mary & Pastor Jerry Muncy Beth Moore Christina Roberts Morgan Card Walker Lisa & Doug Varner Pam & Fred Montesi Pam & Fred Montesi Pam & Fred Montesi Nancy & Louis Brenner Cindy Cates Moore Sharon Roney Ira Weinstein Jessica & Sandy Webb Milton Lovell Pam & Fred Montesi Himani & Raj Dave The MIFA family Marci Mosley Adriana Schillace Rev. Dorothy S. Wells Dr. & Mrs. Ben Wheeler Pam & Fred Montesi Pam & Fred Montesi Milton Lovell Jean & Hal Lewis Paula Naidu Elma Schnapp Ellen Wells Audrey Krasin Pam & Fred Montesi Pam & Fred Montesi Darryl McLemore Don Scott Jordan Pendleton Pam & Fred Montesi Ted Strom Elizabeth Scott Jean Norfleet Pam & Fred Montesi Mary & George Sullivan Richard Sperry Sarah Norton Jeri & Allen Israel Thank you Brown Missionary Baptist Church, Pam & Fred Montesi Jan Stein a dedicated MIFA partner, for donating proceeds Meg O’Shaughnessy Pam & Fred Montesi from the recent A Tribute to a King gospel concert. Pam & Fred Montesi Joe Stewart Enta Olim Milton Lovell Bruce Kahn Barbara Sullivan Marshall Ostrow Pam & Fred Montesi Ingrid & Gordon Goldsmith Bianca J. Sweeten Judy Royal Milton Lovell

OUR MISSION: Supporting the independence of vulnerable seniors and families in crisis through high-­impact programs. Summer 2018 23 NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. Postage 910 Vance Avenue Memphis, TN 38126 PAID Memphis, TN PERMIT NO. 367

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