02/16/24
Memphis is a city focused on community, and our many special services and programs are a testament to what we can do for each other. We’ve compiled a list of some of these services around town that can help with everything from educational needs to legal help. You can also donate or volunteer with these…
11/08/23
The holidays are fast approaching and, while many are thinking about their holiday menus and where to eat this season, that’s not the case for plenty of people in our community. According to Feeding America, one in seven people experience food insecurity daily. If you’re facing food insecurity or looking for a place to volunteer…
06/07/23
The Bluff City is a point of pride for many people, with its history and inclusivity. And that pride extends to the LGBTQ+ community, which has many Memphians to thank for festivals, organizations, and trailblazing moments that have made this city what it is today. Here are some local LGBTQ+ figures who have shaped the…
11/03/22
By: Ariel Taranski Did you know that November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month? There are so many perks to adopting a senior pet. For starters, you’re giving them a new lease on life and opening up your home to a shelter animal who desperately needs the love. And though they say you can’t teach…
06/09/22
If you’re wanting to find ways to celebrate or give back this Pride Month here in Memphis, thankfully this city has plenty of opportunities to do so. Between all of the events this month alone and the many organizations that can use donations and volunteers, you’ll certainly find something to do this June! Here are…
02/17/22
By: Ariel Taranski Cover Photo Credit: Ashley Benham Photography If you had to describe Memphis in one word, first of all, could you? Secondly, which word would you decide is most important above all the rest? Memphis is so rich in history, diversity, life, community, that it’s hard to sum it up so easily. But…
04/22/21
Today’s Earth Day and what better way to take care of the planet by starting in your own (literal and figurative) backyard? Memphis Transformed and Clean Memphis have partnered up with Choose 901 and Volunteer Odyssey for a challenge with a goal to reduce litter around the city! As we all know, the pandemic has…
01/19/21
By Carlissa Shaw Engage the people at all levels. Empower and uplift the most marginalized and disenfranchised of voices. Equip our communities with the tools necessary for transformation. These are the imperatives of an effective leader for a city in the midst of a social, political, economic, and public health crisis. We need our leaders…
12/03/20
The Holiday season in its deepest essence is about giving. For many in our community who are less fortunate, finding a safe place to stay away from the cold and the elements is incredibly difficult and oftentimes dangerous. Although there are federally provided shelters and resources to help support the homeless community, there are not…
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