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Doctor Bobby White Named President and CEO of Leadership Memphis and Volunteer Memphis

Leadership Memphis’ President & CEO Dr. Bobby White (EC2014).

Doctor Bobby White Named President and CEO of Leadership Memphis and Volunteer Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – October 7, 2024 – The Leadership Memphis and Volunteer Memphis Board of Directors named Dr. Bobby White as their new President and CEO today. Dr. White is a native Memphian, long-time educator and founder of Frayser Community Schools, a Leadership Memphis Changemaker award recipient, and a 2014 Leadership Memphis Executive Program graduate.

Dr. White will accept the position from Interim President and CEO, Shirley Ford on Monday, October 7, 2024. Ford began her tenure as Interim President and CEO when past President and CEO, Reggie Crenshaw, announced his departure to pursue other opportunities in June of this year.

“Over the last few months, we embarked on a search to find our next CEO for Leadership Memphis and Volunteer Memphis, and I am proud to announce today that our search is over. The executive search committee and the board of Directors have approved Dr. Bobby White as the next President and CEO of Leadership Memphis. We are extremely thankful to Shirley Ford, who served as Interim President and CEO for the past three months. We know Dr. White will continue to build upon the great work Ms. Ford started during her tenure as well as the Leadership Memphis legacy built over the last 46 years to lead the organization to reach its fullest potential,” said Dr. Shunji Brown-Woods, Search Committee Chair, Leadership Memphis.

As a tireless champion for his hometown of Memphis, his immediate community of Frayser, the development of young people, the improvement of the educational system, the betterment of Memphis, and his dedication to effective and inspirational leadership Dr. White brings more than 20 years of leadership and community-uplifting work experience to Leadership Memphis.

Dr. White served as the Assistant Director for the Tennessee Charter School Resource Center then began his tenure with Memphis City Schools where he served for 12 years as a Teacher, Coach, Assistant Principal and Principal while working in the schools with the most need for leadership in the city. Following his time at Memphis City Schools, Dr. White completed the Tennessee Charter Incubator and founded Frayser Community Schools, a Charter Management Organization designed with the intent of positively transforming schools with the support of the community to build Family Centered Schools (FCS) in Frayser and Memphis Communities as a whole.

Dr. White has a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Freed Hardeman University, a Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction with an Urban Focus from the University of Memphis, and a Bachelor of Arts in History/Political Science from LeMoyne-Owen College.

“I am honored to have been chosen to serve Leadership Memphis, a leadership organization that has contributed untold influence and positive impact through inspiring and engaging leaders in Memphis and the Mid-South, said Dr. Bobby White, President and CEO of Leadership Memphis and Volunteer Memphis. “As a Leadership Memphis Executive Program graduate, I have experienced how Leadership Memphis inspires and engages leaders to make a positive impact on our community, and I look forward to building upon our strengths to continue to serve the Memphis community and the leaders we are fortunate to have living and working here.”

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Leadership Memphis’ President & CEO Dr. Bobby White (EC2014).

About Leadership Memphis:

Leadership Memphis is a non-profit, community leadership development organization. Its mission is to prepare and mobilize leaders to work together for the good of the whole community. Originally founded in 1979 as The Memphis Institute of Public Responsibility, Leadership Memphis has graduated more than 4,100 leaders from its programs. For more information, please visit LeadershipMemphis.org.

About Volunteer Memphis:

Volunteer Memphis builds capacity for effective volunteering and connecting people with opportunities to serve throughout Memphis and Shelby County. The organization helps individuals, families, corporate teams, and community groups strengthen Memphis and the Mid-South through service at more than 300 nonprofit organizations and schools. Our volunteers are at work every day of the year, tutoring and mentoring children, helping individuals and families make pathways out of poverty, improving our Memphis and Shelby County environment, and more. Volunteer Memphis is an affiliate of the Hands-On Network, an association of 250 volunteer service organizations across 16 counties and an action Initiative of Leadership Memphis. For more information, please visit VolunteerMemphis.org.

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October 7, 2024
Shirley Ford Named Interim President of Leadership Memphis

Leadership Memphis’ Interim President Shirley Ford (EC2019).

Shirley Ford Named Interim President of Leadership Memphis

Executive Search for President/CEO of Leadership Memphis is Open and Ongoing

MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 6, 2024 — Leadership Memphis, a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering leadership and community engagement in Memphis for 45 years, announced today that Shirley Ford has been named Interim President while an executive search for the organization’s next President/CEO is ongoing. The organization recently announced that the current President and CEO, Reggie Crenshaw, is leaving to pursue corporate opportunities.

Ford, a 2019 Leadership Memphis executive class graduate, past Board Chair, current board member, and senior executive with over 30 years of experience in finance and administration most recently served as Chief Financial Officer for the City of Memphis.

“The Leadership Memphis board is grateful for the contributions Reggie has made to the organization during his tenure and is pleased to announce that Shirley Ford has accepted the position of Interim President/CEO while the executive search for the next President/CEO is underway. Shirley’s 30-plus years of experience in finance and administration across many different types of businesses and government entities, along with her unwavering support of Leadership Memphis, serving as Board Chair and on the Executive Committee of the board along with serving other nonprofits and entities in Memphis and the state of Tennessee will ensure a smooth transition and position Leadership Memphis for continued success for the next President/CEO,” said Rene Bustamante, Leadership Memphis Board Chair.

Ford, a certified public accountant and certified municipal Finance Officer, holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Memphis. She has served on many governmental and business-related boards. She has received numerous honors and awards, including CFO of the Year in 2019 and induction into the Government Finance Officers Association Leadership Academy in 2022.

For more than 45 years, Leadership Memphis has been the premiere Mid-South organization for preparing civic-minded leaders to work together and improve their communities. Leadership Memphis boasts more than 4,200 alums who are executives in Fortune 500 companies, pastors of some of the oldest congregations in the Mid-South, innovators in the nonprofit world, patrons of the arts, and countless small business leaders who are the lifeblood of Memphis.

About Leadership Memphis:

Leadership Memphis is a non-profit community leadership development organization. Its mission is to prepare and mobilize leaders to work together for the good of the whole community. Founded in 1979 as The Memphis Institute of Public Responsibility, Leadership Memphis has graduated more than 4,200 leaders from its programs. For more information, please visit LeadershipMemphis.org.

About Volunteer Memphis:

Volunteer Memphis builds capacity for effective volunteering and connecting people with opportunities to serve throughout Memphis and Shelby County. The organization helps individuals, families, corporate teams, and community groups strengthen Memphis and the Mid-South through service at more than 300 nonprofit organizations and schools. Our volunteers work every day of the year, tutoring and mentoring children, helping individuals and families make pathways out of poverty, improving our Memphis and Shelby County environment, and more. Volunteer Memphis is an affiliate of the Hands-On Network, an association of 250 volunteer service organizations across 16 countries and an action Initiative of Leadership Memphis. For more information, please visit VolunteerMemphis.org.

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June 6, 2024
16th Annual Multicultural Breakfast

The 16th Annual Multicultural Breakfast will occur on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at The Guest House at Graceland from 7:30 – 9:00 a.m.

The 16th Annual Multicultural Breakfast will offer a vibrant and inclusive environment for guests. This year’s theme, “Reframing DEI: Breaking Barriers to Improve Economic Mobility,” promises to ignite insightful discussions and foster greater awareness of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Join us for a morning of enlightenment and collaboration, as we explore the innovative ways four local non-profit agencies are breaking down barriers and enhancing economic mobility for all. The 16th Annual Multicultural Breakfast is an opportunity to come together, learn, and take meaningful steps toward a more inclusive future.

Don’t miss this chance to be part of an inspiring discussion that has the potential to reshape our understanding of diversity and its impact on our communities. We look forward to seeing you on November 1st at 7:30 a.m. at The Guest House at Graceland.

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Elena Delavega

Dr. Elena Delavega, PhD, MSW, will be the keynote speaker for the 16th Annual Multicultural Breakfast. Elena Delavega, PhD, MSW is Professor of Social Work at the University of Memphis, where she teaches and researches poverty and social welfare policy. Dr. Delavega’s areas of expertise involve poverty, its causes, measurement, and remediation. Dr. Delavega has created a body of work consisting of over 33 peer-reviewed publications; over 100 reports, newspaper/magazine articles, book chapters, fact sheets, and translations; close to 200 presentations, including international presentations, keynote addresses, and a TEDx Talk focused on the Blame Index, which she developed in 2017 and is the focus of her future interests. She has produced the Memphis Poverty Factsheet, updated yearly, since 2012. She has also given close to 200 media interviews locally, nationally, and worldwide. Additionally, she serves on the board the Memphis Coalition for the Homeless, and on the board of Impact Tennessee. She is a research collaborator of the Benjamin L. Hooks Institute for Social Change at the University of Memphis and has edited Volumes II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, and VIII of the Hooks Policy Papers. In 2018, she collaborated with the National Civil Rights Museum to produce the report on the state of Black Shelby County, Memphis Poverty Report: Memphis Since MLK, in conjunction with the commemorative activities surrounding the 50^th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s assassination. With her profound expertise in social work and a Ph.D. to her name, Dr. Delavega will undoubtedly provide valuable insights into the pressing issues surrounding DEI, as she announces the results of the 2023 Memphis Poverty Report. She will then facilitate a panel of executives from our Spotlight Agencies: Agape Child & Family Services, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis, Mid-South Food Bank, MIFA, and United Way of the Mid-South. Click here to find more information on Dr. Delavega on her bio page on the University of Memphis website.

Panelists:

David Jordan, President & CEO of Agape

David Jordan received a Bachelor of Arts degree from David Lipscomb University and a Master of Science degree in social work from the University of Tennessee. In 1992, he received licensure as a clinical social worker. He has served in the social service field for 35 years. Jordan knew early on in life he wanted to help others, especially children and families. Under his leadership, Agape has experienced continued progress as they seek God’s heart for our great city.

David and his wife Theresa have been married since 1987 and have been blessed with three fabulous children and three grandsons. He and his family attend White Station Church of Christ where David has served as an elder from 2006 – 2021. Theresa, who formerly served as a GED/HiSet teacher at HopeWorks, currently serves as a children’s minister.

Dwayne Spencer, President & CEO of Habitat for Humanity

Dwayne Spencer has worked in nonprofit management for 30 years and led Memphis Habitat since 2001. He has extensive experience working with a wide range of community constituencies to create strategic partnerships and impactful collaborations. Since joining Memphis Habitat, Spencer has grown the organization from a 9-member staff to more than 60 employees, from a $1 million budget to $18 million, and from serving 15-20 families a year to approximately 250-plus annually through the launch of the Aging In Place program. Today, Memphis Habitat ranks in the top 45 home producing Habitat for Humanity affiliates and in the top five for home repairs out of more than 1,100 in the U.S. Spencer holds a master’s degree in public administration from The University of Memphis.

Cathy Pope, President & CEO of Mid-South Food Bank

Prior to moving to Mid-South Food Bank in August 2019, Cathy Pope had been President & CEO of Feeding the Gulf Coast since August 2016. Before that, she was the Executive Director for Meals on Wheels of Middle Georgia. Cathy also has nonprofit experience with the Susan G. Komen Foundation, as well as the Fuller Center for Housing in Macon, Georgia. Cathy received a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Georgia Southwestern State University, a Master of Arts in Political Science from Georgia State University, and an MBA in Finance from Texas Christian University. She has four grown children.

Cathy currently holds numerous positions on volunteer boards. She is a member of Feeding America’s Policy Engagement and Advocacy Committee (PEAC) where she works to address domestic hunger and related issues to policymakers. Cathy also serves on BancorpSouth’s Corporate Community Advisory Council. She is a member of both the Safety Net Collaborative and the Food Insecurity and Food Accessibility Collaborative, in Memphis, Tennessee.

Sally Jones Heinze, President & CEO of MIFA

Sally Jones Heinz came to MIFA (Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association) in 2007 as Vice President of Development. She became Executive Director in 2011, only the sixth person to hold that position in MIFA’s 55-year history. The organization’s mission is supporting the independence of vulnerable seniors and families in crisis through high-impact programs.

Sally’s roots are in Memphis—she grew up in Midtown, went to Evergreen Presbyterian Church, attended Snowden School, Central High, and Rhodes College (’81), and settled down with her husband Brad a few blocks from her childhood home. And service is in her genes. Her father, Jameson Jones, was dean of Rhodes College and president of Memphis College of Art; and her uncle, Dr. Paul Tudor Jones, was pastor of Idlewild Presbyterian Church and a founder of MIFA. She received an M.A. in American Studies from The University of Texas in Austin before returning to Memphis in 1983. Before coming to MIFA, Sally served as Executive Director at Memphis Heritage; Director of Marketing and Vice President for Publications at Robert F. Sharpe and Co.; Director of Alumni, Acting Director of Communications, and Director of Publications at Rhodes College; and Associate Director of Development and Director of Development at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art.

Dr. Kenneth Robinson, President & CEO of United Way

Dr. Kenneth S. Robinson became the President/CEO of United Way of the Mid-South in February 2015, yet his volunteer and board-level leadership with United Way of the Mid-South extends nearly 25 years.

Dr. Robinson’s bi-professional synthesis of medicine and ministry has made him a strong leader in the areas of public policy, health and healthcare, and community development at the highest levels of local, state and national impact. He served in the Governor’s Cabinet as Tennessee’s Commissioner of Health (2003-2007), guiding significant contracting and grant-making authority within his Department’s $548 million budget. Prior to joining United Way, he was the consultant and public health policy advisor to the Mayor of Shelby County (2008-2015) and Chair of “Healthy Shelby,” which was highlighted by United Way Worldwide as a replicable model of public/private collective impact.

For 25 years (1991-2016), Dr. Robinson also served as Pastor and CEO of St. Andrew AME Church in Memphis; developing health and human services, high-quality childcare, Pre-K and K-5 education, and economic development initiatives. He founded an associated CDC, The Works, Inc., a very effective nonprofit that partners with United Way to impact lives locally. The entire St. Andrew Enterprise has become a major stakeholder in creating a healthy, sustainable community; responsible for over $22 million of new investment in South Memphis.

Spotlight Agencies

Presenting Sponsors

Table Sponsors

CBIZ
Memphis Grizzlies Foundation

September 7, 2023
2023 Leadership Awards Luncheon
2023 Leadership Awards Luncheon

Leadership Memphis is proud to host the 2023 Leadership Awards Luncheon! The luncheon will take place on March 3, 2023, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Renasant Convention Center. A special thank you to our sponsors Regional One Health and TVA!

Each year, we honor community leaders and businesses who exemplify the true meaning of collective impact through our Kate Gooch Leader of the Year, Distinguished Alumni of the Year, and Community Champion of the Year awards.

Co-Chairs for the 2023 Leadership Memphis Awards are:

Nikia Bell, Vice President of Operations, Regional One Health
Leadership Memphis Board Member

Patrice Robinson, Memphis City Council Member, District 3
Leadership Memphis Board Member

Leadership Memphis also recognizes 10 individuals as Change Makers selected from a list of nominated individuals who are rare and unique forces of positive change.

These dynamic individuals come from various backgrounds and organizations but share a passion for bettering the world around them. Each Change Maker’s work has enhanced the community, uplifted others, and made Memphis a better place. Leadership Memphis considers Change Makers a rare species. While they are mere individuals, they nevertheless change the lives of others through their actions. Each impacts our community in a very big and very positive way. Their work helps enhance the quality of life and livelihoods of others and makes Memphis a better place in the process.

To inquire about being a Table Sponsor, please contact Michelle Dooner at mdooner@leadershipmemphis.org

REGISTRATION CLOSED. Please call 901-278-0016 for information.

Leadership Memphis is proud to host the 2023 Leadership Awards Luncheon on March 3, 2023, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., sponsored by Regional One Health and Tennessee Valley Authority.

Leadership Memphis will honor the following awards:

2023 Award Winners:

Reginald Porter Jr., Senior Vice President, Development and Corporate Social Responsibility, ALSAC as the 2023 Kate Gooch Leader of the Year

David Williams, Regional Director, Vitalant, as the 2023 Distinguished Alumni of the Year

Greater Memphis Chamber as the 2023 Community Champion

2023 Change Makers:
- Sudhir K. Agrawal, CPA, CDFA™, CFP®, Founder and CEO of Ami Financial Group
- Austin Crowder, Founder, Know Your Rights EDU, Commercial Account Executive, Zoom
- Michalyn Easter-Thomas, Founder, Our Grass Our Roots, Memphis City Councilwoman, District 7
- Claudia Haltom, CEO, A Step Ahead Foundation
- David Jordan, President and CEO, Agape Child and Family Services
- The Rev. Dr. Mark Matheny, President of United Methodist Neighborhood Centers of Memphis (UMNCM)
- Dr. Bartholomew Orr, Senior Pastor, Brown Missionary Baptist Church
- Henry Reaves, III, Founder & CEO, Reaves Law Firm
- Sharon Williams, Executive Director, Starting All Over Outreach Resource Center
- Shane Young, Co-Founder/Executive Director, Memphis Inner City Rugby
This year’s event will feature keynote speaker Amy Sample Ward, author of “The Tech That Comes Next, How Changemakers Philanthropists and Technologists Can Build an Equitable World.” Ward is CEO of NTEN, a nonprofit creating a world where missions and movements are more successful through the skillful and equitable use of technology. Following her keynote address, Ward will be joined by Young Wallstreet and Code Crew representatives for a panel discussion around equity in the technology space in Memphis.

Consider donating to Leadership Memphis to help us continue hosting events like this!
February 19, 2023
Executive Class 2025

The Leadership Memphis Executive Program brings together the brightest and most experienced leaders, decision-makers, influencers, and connectors in the greater Memphis community, with the goals of learning more about our great city, celebrating our community’s assets, and digging deeper into complex issues and challenges facing the Greater Memphis area. Over a nine-month period, participants in the Executive Program are immersed in an intensive experience aimed at building on existing personal and professional leadership skills, developing relationships and networks that drive and accelerate positive change, and delivering an ever-expanding pool of knowledgeable community leaders who are increasingly capable of taking the Memphis-metro area to the next level and beyond.

Click here to apply for the Executive Class of 2025!

February 19, 2023
FastTrack Fall 2024

Leadership Memphis’s mission is to prepare and mobilize leaders to work together for the good of the whole community. The FastTrack Program is designed for emerging leaders with high potential who are eager to make a difference in the Greater Memphis Area. Over a nine-week period, participants are introduced to challenging concepts, game-changing tools, and a network of opportunities to create positive change, personally and in the community.

Click here to apply for the Fall 2024 FastTrack Class!

February 19, 2023
15th Annual Multicultural Breakfast – Advancing DEI: Leading Through Mentorship

The 15th Annual Multicultural Breakfast Friday, occurred on November 11, 2022, at The Guest House at Graceland.

This year, the focus was on the importance of mentorship and how it can impact the future of Memphis. Agencies across the Mid-South provide mentorship programs for our youth. At this event, we spotlighted four agencies: Boys & Girls Club of Greater Memphis, Memphis Grizzlies Foundation, Peer Power, and Youth Villages. Learn more about our spotlight agencies here. In recognition of Veteran’s Day, we also got to hear a special Fireside Chat featuring local Military Flag Officers on the importance of mentorship in the military, moderated by Valerie Morris Bearup (EP2014).

Co-Chaired by: Rene Bustamante, VP, and Assistant Treasurer, FedEx, and Shunji Brown-Woods, VP, Integration Management, Smith & Nephew

TABLE SPONSORS
Baptist Memorial Heath Care
CBIZ
Kroger Delta
Elvis Presley Enterprises
Smith & Nephew

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September 26, 2022
14th Annual Multicultural Breakfast – Shifting the Community: A Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Paradigm

September 26, 2022
9/11 Days of Service and Remembrance 2022

Volunteer Memphis and Leadership Memphis will engage volunteers to honor first responders on the 21st commemoration of the September 11 attacks.

TIME: Various times throughout the day

LOCATION: Fire Stations across Memphis

EVENT: Volunteer Memphis, Leadership Memphis, and the City of Memphis are joining together to support Memphis Police Officers, Memphis Firefighters, Emergency Medical Teams, and Military on Monday, September 12 with two large-scale service projects, and a recognition event for the entire city of Memphis. For more information and to volunteer, please feel free to reach out to me. Those interested in sponsoring this year’s 9/11 Day of Service & Remembrance efforts with an in-kind donation of food and supplies and/or monetary contribution, please contact Shelby Stonecipher at sstonecipher@leadershipmemphis.org.

More details coming soon!

August 18, 2022
Health and Wellness Expo Offering Vaccinations, Wellness Kits, and Professional Services to Community on May 18

MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 5, 2022 – New Direction Christian Church, The Power Center Community Development Corporation, Leadership Memphis, and Volunteer Memphis announced a free Health and Wellness Expo scheduled for May 18 at New Direction Christian Church located at 6120 Winchester Road from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. The event will be held in partnership with the Shelby County Health Department and Memphis Housing and Community Development. Students, families, and others in attendance will be able to get vaccinated for COVID-19, Meningitis, HPV, and all vaccinations required by Memphis-Shelby County Schools as well as have access to financial, legal, counseling, and job recruitment services.

“With schools transitioning between in-person and virtual classrooms over the last two years, some students are behind on their vaccinations. We are proud to partner with exceptional organizations to host the Health and Wellness Expo May 18 at New Direction Church to offer a safe way for students to get vaccinated and protect themselves and others from these illnesses,” said Reggie Crenshaw, President and CEO of Leadership Memphis and Volunteer Memphis.

Anyone in attendance will be able to receive a vaccine, not just students. People wanting to get vaccinated will need to bring their ID, shot record, and insurance card. Individuals that receive Tenncare will be able to show their Tenncare cards for free vaccinations. People without health insurance will also be able to receive free vaccinations. Anyone who would like to be vaccinated and cannot get their shots that day will be able to schedule a future appointment to visit a clinic, or for a home visit.

“The goal of the Health and Wellness Expo is to connect the community with the health resources they need in a place they trust. We are extremely grateful to our community partners for offering their services and we look forward to helping the students, families, and anyone else in attendance,” said Dr. Stacy Spencer, Senior Pastor for New Direction Christian Church.

The Health and Wellness Expo will also offer free health and wellness kits to people that receive Tenncare or EBT benefits and show their registration cards. In addition to the health and wellness offerings, the event will feature organizations offering financial, legal, counseling, and job recruitment services for anyone in need.

“As an organization that promotes the sustainability of our community, we want to always be a liaison in making resources accessible. This event will offer support to families in multiple ways,” said Dr. Alexis Gwin-Miller, Executive Director of the Power Center CDC.

The May 18 Health and Wellness Expo will be held at New Direction Christian Church located at 6120 Winchester Rd. from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. The event is free and open for all to attend. Anyone wanting to be vaccinated will need to bring their ID, shot record, and insurance card.

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About Leadership Memphis:

Leadership Memphis is a non-profit, community leadership development organization. Its mission is to prepare and mobilize leaders to work together for the good of the whole community. Originally founded in 1979 as The Memphis Institute of Public Responsibility, Leadership Memphis has graduated more than 4,000 leaders from its programs. For more information, please visit LeadershipMemphis.org.

About Volunteer Memphis:

Volunteer Memphis builds capacity for effective volunteering and connecting people with opportunities to serve throughout Memphis and Shelby County. The organization helps individuals, families, corporate teams, and community groups strengthen Memphis and the Mid-South through service at more than 300 nonprofit organizations and schools. Our volunteers are at work every day of the year, tutoring and mentoring children, helping individuals and families make pathways out of poverty, improving our Memphis and Shelby County environment, and more. Volunteer Memphis is an affiliate of the Hands-On Network, an association of 250 volunteer service organizations across 16 countries and an action Initiative of Leadership Memphis. For more information, please visit VolunteerMemphis.org.

About The Power Center Community Development Corporation:

The Power Center Community Development Corporation (PCCDC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit established to benefit the public and focus on the progression of economic, educational, and social development in the Hickory Hill community of Memphis, TN. The Power Center CDC’s mission includes restoration through sustainable urban development and empowering initiatives designed to instill hope, pride, and a sense of community. Over the years the PCCDC has built affordable housing, a community performing arts center, and it birthed a flagship charter school with the development of the Eden Square Town Center. PCCDC is a staple in the community and through strategic partnerships, it continues to provide programs and resources to families and youth while addressing inequities in economics, housing, and urban development. For more information, please visit powercentercdc.org.

About New Direction Christian Church:

New Direction Christian Church (NDCC) is a life-changing ministry focused on making individuals and the community-at-large better. Established in 2001, NDCC quickly became a pillar in the Hickory Hill community before expanding to a second location in Collierville and offering programming to serve Memphis and the surrounding areas. NDCC brings people from all socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds to experience God together, do life together and connect biblical standards to everyday life. We are making our community better through spiritual renewal and neighborhood revitalization, while enlarging the Kingdom of God. For more information, please visit n2newdirection.org.

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May 5, 2022