Meritan, 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 MoreLife Church Memphis donated 150 Thanksgiving baskets to our home-bound seniors. Chris Miller with Yuletide Office Solutions picked up the Thanksgiving meals from Life Church off Highland Street and delivered them to Juvenile Intervention and Faith-based Follow-Up (JIFF). Thank you JIFF for allowing Meritan to use your facility to distribute the meals to their seniors.
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.
Read MoreRead how Meritan is helping the Shelby County Health Department during the pandemic.
Read MoreSeventeen-year-old twins Davon and Tavon had been in foster care with Meritan since August 2017 and finally had their dream come true of being a part of a forever family. In foster care placement, the boys had made significant progress in school and even gained part-time employment. Their adoption was finalized in June 2020.
Read MoreMs. Sherrod was a participant of our Senior Job Training and Employment program between March 2017 and November 2017 (7 months) before her assigned host agency, Girls, Inc. hired her. When she came to us, one of her goals was to get her degree. Vera and others, including the host agency staff, encouraged Ms. Sherrod to take the steps towards achieving her degree.
Read MoreSC said: "Meritan’s Senior Community Service Employment Program has been absolutely wonderful for her. It has been an absolute lifesaver. She is now buying a new home. SC stated, “This would have not been possible without the partnership with Meritan and the Senior Community Service Employment Program.”
Read MoreNow that you know the signs of elder abuse and have learned ways to prevent it, let’s discuss reporting elder abuse. Because Tennessee is a mandatory reporting state, if you suspect elder abuse is happening, you are required to report it.
Read MoreStopping elder abuse is only possible after you learn to recognize the warning signs. Now that you have learned the signs, there are many actions that you can take to help prevent and end elder abuse.
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