Triggering the need for wide-scale support, reading literacy has been identified as a social
determinant of student and family health, and one of several economic and social conditions that influence differences in health status. Dr. Albert Mosley, senior vice president and chief mission integration officer at MLH, explains why this is so critical to all families: Based on the 2019 TNReady Assessment, about 75% of SCS third graders across the district are not where they need to be with their grade level reading. Third grade reading is a predictor of graduating from high school, and predicts health literacy. If a patient can t fully understand what a doctor is saying and can t accurately take medications, that will have a direct impact on health outcomes. This is why third grade learning is both an education and healthcare issue, states Dr. Mosley.
City of Memphis distributes 100,000 bottles of water
Memphians line up for free water from the city By Brandon Richard | February 21, 2021 at 6:36 PM CST - Updated February 21 at 6:50 PM
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The City of Memphis and the Memphis City Council distributed more than 100,000 bottles of water on Sunday.
The bottled water went to MLGW customers in the city.
For the first time, MLGW issued a boil water advisory on Friday due to freezing weather, which caused several line breaks and water production issues that resulted in low pressure in its drinking water system.
Carloads of Memphians lined up at several different locations across the city on Sunday to a case of bottled water, which the City of Memphis and Memphis City Council distributed.
Statement from Mayor Strickland on Water Distribution — February 20, 2021 We’re facing the unprecedented situation of low water pressure in our homes and taking.
International Paper Supports the Memphis Community This Holiday Season
Published 12-21-20
Submitted by International Paper Company
November and December traditionally come with many opportunities for Memphis-based International Paper colleagues to come together to serve those most in need during the holiday season. While team members were not able to volunteer in person due to social distancing efforts, International Paper is proud to continue to support the Memphis community this holiday season. The mobilization of our products and resources helped nonprofit organizations to serve those most in need during multiple holiday community events:
MEMFeast 2020: Traditionally held at Memphis City Hall, this year 3,000 meals were prepared and distributed in to-go containers from food trucks and tents that were set up at six church parking lots throughout the city. International Paper provided funding and 2,000 corrugated trays to assist with food distribution to those in need.