Secondary education in America is a right, not a privilege. On December 10, 2015, President Barrack Obama reauthorized the law. This act was a reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), which came into existence in the mid-1960s under the leadership of President Lyndon Johnson. ESEA was designed to address educational equality for all students across the United States.
Read MoreMeet our Board Member, Scott Walkup. He works for the Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning & Development as the Administrator for the Shelby County Department of Housing. The Department provides critical affordable housing resources including down payment assistance loans, lead-based paint hazard reduction services and housing rehabilitation, financing for affordable housing development and support for large scale community initiatives like Resilient Shelby. Learn more about Scott and his involvement with Meritan by reading his interview.
Read MoreOne of Meritan’s host agencies recognized and celebrated Ms. Arzella Warren (Meritan’s Senior Employment Participant) as an outstanding Woman of the Month. Learn more about Arzella Warren by reading our blog.
Read MoreMeet our Board Chair, Kim Strickland. Kim is the Vice President and Senior Art Director of Kelley & Associates Advertising in Memphis, TN. Currently, she serves as Meritan’s Board Chair of our Board of Directors. Learn more about Kim and her involvement with Meritan by reading her interview.
Read MoreCongratulations to Jeanette Barbee-Cowans for being recognized as an Above & Beyond recipient! Meritan’s Above & Beyond award is presented to staff who have gone above and beyond their job duties at Meritan. Jeanette was nominated for her tireless efforts in assisting with this year's Silver Bells program, organizing the gifts, coordinating shipping, and helping ensure that the process went smoothly. Jeanette also does a stellar job of keeping staff in Memphis safe and COVID-19 protocol compliant.
Read MoreRead about Mrs. Debbie Smith’s Senior Employment Success Story. She had worked at a job for seventeen years as a bill collector with no computer skills. It was all data entry, so I was lost until my counselor at the Memphis Career Center told me about the Meritan program for people 55 and older who wanted an opportunity to learn new skills and get a fresh start. Learn about her success here!
Read MoreMeritan, Inc. has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2020 honor by The Commercial Appeal. Melanie Keller, our President and CEO, stated, “Meritan is honored to be listed among the Top Workplaces in Memphis. This recognition is a reflection of our team, their commitment to our community, and to excellence. In spite of an ongoing pandemic, Meritan staff have worked continuously to provide compassionate and quality services to vulnerable adults and children. It is my privilege to have the opportunity to lead this organization.”
Read MoreMeet one of our Meritan’s Silver Bell seniors, Shirley. This year, she asked for diabetic socks, a blouse, and a scarf for her Silver Bells gifts. Every year, she waits until Christmas Day to open up her gifts.
Read MoreWhy is the flu vaccine essential this year? It is an essential part of protecting public health and to help prevent the overrun of our healthcare system. With the dual threat of flu and COVID-19 this fall and winter, we need all to do what we can right now by getting a flu vaccine.
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