Mission: School Sports
Mission: School Sports is a fundraising campaign of Give901 helping to raise money to support the athletic programs at three schools in Memphis. Join us
September 16, 2022
Mission: School Sports is a fundraising campaign of Give901 helping to raise money to support the athletic programs at three schools in Memphis. Join us
From Mexican and Argentinian to Ecuadorian, Panamanian, and many more, our local Latinx community is diversely comprised of folks who bring their own flair to
Memphis, we love you. You have repeatedly ranked as one of the most philanthropic cities in the U.S. We see you giving financially and volunteering
There’s no questioning that Memphis is known for it’s generosity. Whether it’s Ja tipping $500 or the lunch lady taking care of you when
“Mentoring is so important in the Memphis community because change only happens when we invest in our very own” – David Jamison (@theDopeEducator) Finding the
The next shelby county primary/general election will be held on august 4th. In this election you will be voting on who will represent Shelby County
Our sister campaign, Teach901, is gearing up to host two educator job fairs before summer break begins! On Wednesday, June 29th, via Zoom—Teach901 is gathering
Two local schools are celebrating 100% college acceptance across their graduating classes, and many students are heading to college on full or partial scholarships! Scholarship
GUEST POST BY katie pemberton, community engagement specialist for Memphis Animal Services. Animal shelters across the country are struggling, and Memphis Animal Services isn’t immune
Back in April, our sister campaign Give901 launched their fundraiser to help send Memphis kids to summer camp—and Memphians across the city stepped up for our
When it’s time to show up and show out in the spirit of celebrating our LGBTQ+ community, many of our local organizations and businesses don’t
The sun is shining past 7pm, and kids across the city are counting down the final days of the school year, which can only mean
One of the best ways to prepare the students of today to become the workforce of tomorrow is to share our stories with them—by answering
Some tasks we encounter in our lives seem more daunting than others. But, they can become the interceptors that change our lives. This is true
Jeremee DeMoir owner of DeMoir Books & Things is the ultimate book-lover—he loves them so much, he made them his livelihood. Learn more about his
From our kitchens to our cultural institutions, creative industries, and more, Black folks have been thriving in our city for centuries—and we want to keep it that
This article was written by Dannon Eubanks. First, a message from Alexandra Howard, Volunteer Experience Manager at Volunteer Odyssey: “I sometimes think people view volunteerism
“Oh you want to be a mentor? Who do YOU think you are?” are questions you may ask yourself when considering more formally investing in
As people begin to set their resolutions for the next twelve months, it seems they are leaning away from the “I-will-do-all-the-things-I’ve-ever-wanted-to-starting-January-1st” mentality in favor of
After COVID school closures came and went, test scores showed that Memphis literacy rates had fallen significantly. As of today, one in ten school-age children
As our partners at Give901 launched Project: Grizz Prep Reads, we heard about Jane Oliver, the book-loving literary leader at the Grizzlies Prep boys school
Sing it with us: “It’s the most wonderful time of the yearrrrr!” That’s right nonprofit friends—it’s the time of the year when hearts turn to
Whether it be navigating language barriers, getting students enrolled in schools, providing legal counsel, career opportunities, or the like, there are numerous nonprofits that are
There’s someone exceptional in our city. Okay, I know there’s more than just one, but hear me out. Her name is Stacey. Some of you
Hosting the first pledge drive of their short history is something that the DJs of WYXR are taking seriously. But not so seriously that it
Memphis is full of opportunities to give back! Check out these volunteer openings, grab some friends, and make a difference. Photo: Memphis Rox Volunteer packages
September 1st—the 24 hours where we Memphians are loud and proud about the love we have for our city. This year, we thought it would
When students come to Stax Music Academy, they come with the intention to receive top-tier instruction and gain confidence in their musical abilities. No matter
There’s a new program in town at Memphis Teacher Residency, and its context as part of the Civil Rights movement may surprise you. Protest in
Thanks to Shelby County Schools, local students will have access to free meals all summer long! Every Wednesday throughout the month of July, SCS will