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.

The initiative is focused on arts and culture and health and human services programs to invest in local partners working to strengthen opportunities for Memphians.

Volunteer Memphis and Leadership Memphis, in partnership with Memphis City Beautiful, will soon partner to work on a “Plant the Parkways” project, which will mobilize community-wide support to beautify the Memphis Parkway system. To read more about organizations awarded the grant visit here.

– Leadership Memphis

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

Restore Corps’ mission is to eradicate human trafficking by empowering survivors, equipping communities and seeking justice through systemic change. The nonprofit is part of Tennessee’s single point of contact system, meaning it works with Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to coordinate services for human trafficking survivors.

Women and young girls are the most likely victims. As the third largest international crime industry, human trafficking must be stopped. Visit www.restorecorps.org to learn about the problem and how you can be part of the solution.

– Amelia Ables, KQ Communications