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Iamplus1 helps people in need to get utility assistance through MIFA. What is Plus-1? Who is eligible for Plus-1? How does Plus-1 work? How can I help?

Any of us could face a financial crisis due to unforseen events such as a death in the family or job loss, but thankfully, the Plus-1 program provides one-time utility assistance during such hardships. You hold the power to help those in need by giving to Plus-1 simply by adding a dollar or more to your utility bill each month. Plus-1 is a program administered by the Metropolitan Inter-Faith Assoc

iation (MIFA) to pay utility services for people in need. Memphis Light, Gas and Water customers fund the program through one-time donations or by adding a dollar or more to their utility bill each month. Since its inception in 1982, Plus-1 has provided millions of dollars in assistance to families in crisis in Memphis and Shelby County. Plus-1 recipients come from all walks of life, yet due to genuine hardships such as debilitating illness or recent unemployment, their financial resources are thoroughly exhausted. Each month, MIFA receives more than 800 requests for utility assistance, but because of the program's limited funds, only about 140 of these families will receive Plus-1 assistance. However, to those who do receive aid, the Plus-1 gift makes the difference between being able to heat their home and cook their meals, and living in a cold, hungry world. MLGW acts as a collection agency for Plus-1, and forwards all money received directly to MIFA each month. In turn, MIFA administers the funds and cooperates with other agencies to see that assistance reaches those with the greatest need. The Plus-1 program offers one-time assistance. It serves as a "stop gap" measure to those in need, not an on-going source of assistance. Giving to Plus-1 is one of the easiest things you'll ever do. MLGW and MIFA provide several options to provide assistance to people in need. Simply use the secure Plus-1 online form or print, complete and send in the attached form below and indicate the amount of your monthly contribution. Your pledge will appear on your monthly MLGW bill under "Cost of Other Items" and will be included in the amount due.

07/13/2017

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04/19/2017

There's still time to enter for free tickets!

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“Like, Retweet, Share this post to enter to win free tickets to 2017 at the Hard Rock Cafe on April 20”

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04/12/2017

Join us on April 20!

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Meet our next finalist for 2017 at the Hard Rock Cafe on April 20: Willie Phelps, Jr.!!

Willie Phelps, Jr. aka Soul Bones turned 72 on April 9th and is retired from The Memphis Publishing Company (The Commerical Appeal). He has 2 children a daughter (Ina J Phelps )and a son (Willie T Phelps). Willie is a lifelong Memphian and currently resides in the Whitehaven area.

He says he is participating in the LipSync Plus contest because he loves music and is still a big kid at heart. Willie said, “I enjoy life and I also like to see people happy and smiling. The world really needs it.”

The reason he chose Bruno Mars’ “Uptown Funk” is because the video was recorded at Willie Mitchell's Recording Studio in South Memphis. As for the contest Willie said, “You want some excitement, well here I come MEMPHIS! Hard Rock Cafe'!”

Join us: https://www.mifa.org/lipsync-tickets

2017 is getting closer. Join us at the Hard Rock Cafe on April 20! You think you know Time Turner?!! YOU DON'T KNOW TH...
04/11/2017

2017 is getting closer. Join us at the Hard Rock Cafe on April 20!
You think you know Time Turner?!! YOU DON'T KNOW THIS TINA TURNER, our 2nd Finalist, Miss P (aka Pamela Rooks)!

Pamela Rooks is a divorced mother of four sons. She was born and raised in Memphis and recently returned back to Memphis after living in Atlanta. She says that she is participating in LipSync Plus because she enjoys performing. Pamela has been a fan of the song “Proud Mary” since she was a little girl watching Tina Turner electrically light up the stage. As for the competition, she says, “Watch out because I’m coming with guns blazing.”

Check her out!
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Come root for the next star on April 20! lipsyncplus.com
04/11/2017

Come root for the next star on April 20! lipsyncplus.com

Good morning, everyone! https://www.mifa.org/lipsync-tickets
04/11/2017

Good morning, everyone!

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, for an evening to remember! You’ll see the most creative amateur and celebrity performers in Memphis, enjoy excellent food and drink, and party...

2017 is almost here! Meet one of our finalists -- she won last year: Latasha Peeples!https://www.facebook.com/MLGW1/ph...
04/10/2017

2017 is almost here! Meet one of our finalists -- she won last year: Latasha Peeples!

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2017 is almost here! Join us April 20 at the Hard Rock Cafe! Get your tickets at: https://www.mifa.org/lipsync-tickets.

Meet one of our finalists! (She won last year, by the way.) Latasha Peeples!!!

Latasha R. Peeples is a single 33 years old lifelong Memphian. Her loving grandmother Addie L. Mitchell took her in when she was seven weeks old and means the world to her. Latasha says her grandmother is the wind beneath her wings.

She chose to participate in the LipSync Plus this year not only to defend her title from last year but to also help the Plus-1 Program raise more money. The program helped Latasha and her grandmother when they needed assistance with their utility bill. She wants to pay it forward and help the program as much as she can. She also wants to inspire others and let them know that no matter what circumstance you have dealt with in the past, it doesn’t determine your future. You can become a success story only if you believe.

She has chosen an inspirational song that was very popular in the early 1990’s; it’s a song about bringing people together and helping each other! Her motto is “Believe In the Impossible.

Purchase tickets here:
https://www.mifa.org/lipsync-tickets

Have you seen Shelby County Mayor Mark Luttrell lip sync? You can on April 20.
03/21/2017

Have you seen Shelby County Mayor Mark Luttrell lip sync? You can on April 20.

There's still time for you to upload your video to lipsyncplus.com and compete in this year's competition!
03/21/2017

There's still time for you to upload your video to lipsyncplus.com and compete in this year's competition!

Have you uploaded your video to https://t.co/3Vyn1aLAdA? Free entry. March 29 is the deadline.https://t.co/mtFuNTkTEn
03/14/2017

Have you uploaded your video to https://t.co/3Vyn1aLAdA? Free entry. March 29 is the deadline.

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LipSync Plus is a lip-syncing extravaganza hosted by MLGW, MIFA, and the downtown Hard Rock Café benefitting the Plus-1 utility assistance program...

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