Nonprofit

If you’re saddened by the departure of Geoff Calkins from the Commercial Appeal, you’re not alone. Although the paper’s staff continues to shrink, rumor has it that a new, nonprofit media outlet is coming to Memphis – one that promises to provide in-depth coverage of the everyday issues facing Memphians.

Leadership Memphis has earned the Commitment Award in the annual Excellence in Tennessee recognition program, administered by the Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence.

#GivingTuesday launched in 2012 as a counterbalance to the consumerism surrounding retail-based “holidays” like Black Friday and Cyber Monday. This global day of giving encourages donations of money or time to various philanthropies. It’s raised hundreds of millions of dollars since its inception. Want to start your own fundraiser?

The RISE Foundation, which helps transform the lives of low-income working Memphians through financial literacy programs, is inviting partygoers to follow the yellow brick road to its annual gala, “An Evening of Change.”

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mid-South recently celebrated its 20th Anniversary SportsBall Black Tie and Tennis Shoe Gala at Minglewood Hall, which raised $125,000 for the nonprofit.

SRVS is celebrating its 55th anniversary. The nonprofit has helped thousands of local people by providing services for those with disabilities to help them live meaningful lives.

Leadership Memphis and Volunteer Memphis, along with nine other organizations throughout the Memphis area, have been awarded grants through a new initiative of the Kresge Foundation called the American Cities Practice.

It’s not something we like talking or thinking about, but human trafficking happens in our city.