Community Development

Mayor Lee Harris and members of the Shelby County Youth Council at BRIDGES, a member of the new nonprofit committee. (submitted)

Nonprofit Committee hopes to help Shelby County residents access needed services

Memphis has thousands of nonprofit organizations, but we still have gaps between available services and the needs of the community. “Nonprofits have become increasingly vital through the decades to provide […]

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A DIGs workshop on asemma, or tobacco.
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Signage at Kensington Metropark.
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Father-child artist duo Theo James (L) and Nisa Williams (R) stand in front of the mural they created for the Mid-South Coliseum Coalition, Sept. 13, 2021 (Sarah Rushakoff)
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I think about the criminal justice system, and how unjust it is on many levels. There’s very little opportunity and hope in communities who have been forgotten, or thrown away. There's so much to do, but if we all pick a project, we can change this continued push to incarcerate Black and brown folks.  

Nominations, registration open for 2021 Neighborhood Preservation Summit and awards
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I’m a tax lawyer by trade, and when I began practicing law years ago, I thought it was what I wanted. Then I got involved in community development and realized what it is to truly love your work.

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