Know your nonprofits: Families Matter
For Families Matter, addressing social issues begins in the home. Their programs engage families across the community to help them build and maintain helpful, supportive relationships.
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New local project helps nonprofits “listen” to those they serve
The Listen for Good project launched in Memphis during Patient Experience Week. The project is dedicated to building the practice of listening to the people that nonprofit organizations and foundations seek to help.
GiVE 365 helps chart a five-year plan for Memphis
Since GiVE 365 was founded in 2010, the organization has provided $378,190 in grants to local nonprofits. For 2016, they targeted their collective giving power at local programs that will have a tangible impact on Memphis in the next five years.
Binghampton shop take kids from bike path to career path
At the Carpenter Street Community Bike Shop, Binghampton kids are building bikes -- and possible careers. Through a 10-week volunteer program, the "Bicycle Fellows" learn basic mechanics for maintenance and repair at local shops.
New direction for Memphis Symphony Orchestra
One the city’s greatest musical assets looks to have a more stable future. With fresh leadership and an economical new partnership with the University of Memphis, the Memphis Symphony Orchestra continues to innovate its way back into the black.
What success looks like for a student athlete
National studies show black male college athletes are experiencing what has been termed a “graduation gap" -- schools prioritize their work on the court over their work in the classroom. One CBU student bucked that trend in a big way and now calls Memphis home even after receiving his diploma.
Overton Park Conservancy grows the next generation of conservationists
The 342-acres of Overton Park are home to a greensward, playgrounds, a dog park and an Old Forest State Natural Area, plus partner organizations like Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, Memphis College of Art, Memphis Zoo, and the Levitt Shell. The Overton Park Conservancy is behind the vision, guiding the public park -- with community help.
Know your nonprofits: Boys and Girls Club
The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Memphis knows a highly trained workforce is the backbone of a strong local economy. After identifying the fastest growing careers in Memphis, they started engaging area youth in hands-on skills training for those very jobs.
