Memphis LGBTQ+ Organizations & Businesses
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
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
GUEST POST BY katie pemberton, community engagement specialist for Memphis Animal Services. what is Kitten Season? Kitten season is the time of year—usually spring and
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
Memphis Athletic Ministries, known for building meaningful relationships with kids through sports, gifted kids with brand new kicks! On Monday, April 4hth, MAM kids left
The Washington Bottoms is a long-dormant community park and garden tucked between Midtown and The Medical District. What once housed the hustle of life, has
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
Guest post by Dannon Eubanks, VO Director of Community Engagement March has always felt like a turning point in the year, with the worst of
Wherever you live in the Memphis area, you’ve most likely spotted a cat or two (or more!) out and about in your neighborhood. You may
Article was written by Dannon Eubanks. “HIGHER encourages a healthy lifestyle and I believe being of service is essential to living a fulfilling life. I
Are you looking for a unique and empowering way to serve the Memphis community? Girls on the Run Memphis is recruiting coaches and program participants
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
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
Ja Morant continues to surpass the community’s expectations on the court through fearsome drives and determination. However, the 2020 Rookie of the Year doesn’t stop
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
There’s something about having family home for the holidays that often inspires service. Volunteer Odyssey launched their #ThanksGivingBack Challenge for the month of November, challenging
This article was written by Katie Pemberton. With the holidays fast approaching, many of us Memphians are starting to think about what special way we
*Originally published on October 20, 2021. November is known for three big things: crunchy leaves, turkeys, and giving thanks to your community—and what better way
As a kid, I always imagined Disney World as a magical place that has a little something for everyone regardless of their interest or background:
August felt really long. Between the heat and the waves of uncertainty surrounding the pandemic, it’s been a rough season. I’m not going to try
Raise your hand if you’ve ever gathered with a youth group, sorority or fraternity, office team, or other well-meaning band of folks to volunteer. Maybe
Even when school’s not in session, Important Work is taking place! Memphis Teacher Residency (MTR) is helping local students put their big brains to good
There’s something special about harvesting the first vegetables of the season, guiding someone through their first time on a horse, or sitting by someone’s side
Vacation season has arrived and many of us are headed to the lake, beach – or both. Plenty of young Memphians will be staying right
There’s nothing like diving into a new read on a summer day. But for many Memphis kids, reading and access to books doesn’t come so
Few things in life can give us the deep, enriching satisfaction that volunteering can. Providing the help someone needs, the deep connection with another person,
Donate to the MAM Christmas Store Help Memphis Athletic Ministries make the last bit of 2020 merry and bright for its families by helping them
Written by guest writer and MAM Coach, Jerjuanna Fountain A day at Memphis Athletic Ministries is as Forrest Gump would say, “like a box of
Did you know that more dogs run away on July 4th than any other day of the year? Those loud fireworks the neighbors tend to
Memphis, we love you. You have repeatedly ranked as one of the most philanthropic cities in the U.S., and we see you giving financially and
At Choose901, we often say that Memphis is full of “best-kept secrets,” and Believe Memphis Academy is undeniably one of those. The college-preparatory charter school