MIFA (Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association)

05/29/2026

Did you know that a group of inter-faith leaders get together every Wednesday to breathe, connect, and laugh? At MIFA, we strive to support our faith leaders as our own act of service. Tell someone you know who is a faith leader to join us each Wednesday at 8:32 a.m.

05/26/2026

Last week, Memphis City Councilwoman Jerri Mauldin Green visited Plough Towers, one of 21 MIFA Meals on Wheels congregate sites. Pictured left to right: Plough Towers Executive Director Leigh Hendry, MIFA Meals on Wheels Site Operations Lead Ashley Parker, Councilwoman Green, MIFA Volunteer Coordinator Marcie Lynne Williams, and MIFA Meals on Wheels Site Operations Lead Bonnie Clark.

05/19/2026

In 2026, MIFA Meals on Wheels marks 50 years of serving our community’s seniors. For half a century, dedicated volunteers and drivers have delivered more than 26 million meals, bringing not only nutrition but also compassion and connection to vulnerable older adults.

This milestone, which represents an extraordinary legacy of service and care, marks decades of helping seniors age with independence and dignity in their own homes. We are deeply grateful to the Aging Commission of the Mid-South for their partnership and support since the very beginning, standing with us every step of the way. As we celebrate this golden anniversary, our commitment to serving seniors remains as strong as ever.

05/15/2026

We’re excited to introduce something new at MIFA this year: Honoring the faith communities whose financial commitment helps keep our work steady, even in uncertain times.

We’re grateful to our founding Steady Hands whom we’ve had the joy of recognizing so far: White Station Baptist, Temple Israel (Memphis), St John Orthodox Church, Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church, Collierville, TN, Germantown Presbyterian Church, and Balmoral Presbyterian Church.

Our Inter-Faith Officer Sandra Summers is looking forward to building relationships with current and future faith partners as we grow this movement to come together across traditions to support seniors and families in crisis.

05/11/2026

We are excited to announce that Dorcas Griffin has been named MIFA's next President & CEO.

A lifelong Memphian, Dorcas brings decades of proven leadership, currently as Shelby County Government's Deputy Chief Administrative Officer and previously as Director of Shelby County's Division of Community Services.

We look forward to welcoming her to MIFA on August 3. Congratulations, Dorcas! 💚

05/08/2026

From this 1985 snapshot to today, our understanding of inter-faith has grown, but our commitment remains the same: bringing people together across difference to build connection and inspire new possibilities.

05/07/2026

Thank you, Subaru of America, Inc. for standing by the seniors we serve year after year! Your partnership fuels our mission and helps to deliver so much more than a meal.

05/05/2026

Congratulations to Brian Goldstone, our 2026 Our City, Our Story speaker, on receiving the Pulitzer Prize for general nonfiction yesterday for his book "There Is No Place for Us: Working and Homeless in America."

Secure your tickets now for our September 15 luncheon at Hilton Memphis: community.mifa.org/ourcityourstory

https://www.pulitzer.org/news/2026-pulitzer-prize-announcement

The Pulitzer Prize Board has announced the 2025 Pulitzer Prizes and Nominated Finalists. Watch the livestream and read the shortlist of winners and nominees here.

05/04/2026

Congratulations to our board member Ashley Boggs Robilio on being named Restauranteur of the Year by Memphis Restaurant Association! Ashley and Huey's Restaurants are tremendous supporters of MIFA and especially Meals on Wheels. 💚

The awards recognize those individuals whose leadership has had long-term impact on Memphis’ restaurant industry.

05/01/2026

Faith is how we make meaning of the world around us, and May 1 holds many meanings. For some, it's May Day — a celebration of spring and new life. For others, Beltane — a sacred turning toward connection and abundance. For more still, International Workers' Day — honoring the dignity and power of workers.

At MIFA, we believe these meanings don't divide us; they unite us. Across traditions, we're all seeking connection, purpose, and a more compassionate world. Thank you to our amazing community for all the ways you make meaning with us!