“This program helps teachers empower their students to make the career decisions that are right for them,” says Ted Townsend, pres. and CEO of Greater Memphis Chamber.

“Right now, every school in our city is struggling to find teachers,” says April Pruett, Teach901 Coordinator. “We, at Teach901, are hoping to come alongside our schools — and our city — to help them alleviate this burden, because no one would be where they are today without the help of a teacher.”

“Our state benefits greatly from individuals, businesses, and organizations who work to protect and enhance our treasured heritage,” says Executive Director and State Historic Preservation Officer Patrick McIntyre.

“We are so proud of our Emerging designer’s success and have enjoyed watching them over the past five months bring their garments to life,” says Abby Phillips, Executive Director of Arrow Creative, the parent organization of Memphis Fashion Week and creator of the Emerging Memphis Designer Project.

There’s a term for the trauma that our children experience: Adverse Childhood Experiences, or ACEs for short. It can impact young people for the rest of their lives.

“Live music, food trucks, a jumpy house for the kids, a beer garden – we’ll have a little something for everyone to enjoy, and we hope that people will come out and see what a hidden gem our neighborhood is,” says William Ogilvie, manager of Coney Island in the Alcy Ball community.

“I’m so proud to help bring additional mental health resources to my hometown and invest in the community I love so much,” says MHC CEO Pam Womack, who was born and raised in Shelby County. “Our holistic approach gives every individual a personalized treatment plan that works best for them. MHC’s top priority is making mental health resources both accessible and affordable for all.”