Nonprofit

Tiana Pyles became the new executive director of the Orange Mound Development Corporation in July and has goals to increase awareness about Orange Mound through two large scale festivals within the next two years.

Community Development

Community developers show that Orange Mound is worth investment

Erica HortonThursday, November 30, 2017

Santa visits Orange Mound Outreach Ministries in 2016 during the nonprofit's annual holiday party.

Community Development

Four ways to give back during the holidays in Orange Mound

Erica HortonFriday, November 17, 2017

The Aira kit comes with glasses equipped with a high-definition camera and a wifi portal.

Technology and Innovation

Memphis airport adds technology to assist sight-impaired passengers

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, November 15, 2017

Vendors at the Memphis Maker Fair held June 2017 outside of City Hall.

Entrepreneurship

Operation Opportunity Challenge kicks off to spur solutions for the challenges of entrepreneurs

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, November 15, 2017

Momentum Nonprofit Partners event Nov. 7

Diversity

Momentum Nonprofit Partners rebrands, plans move and other big changes

Michael WaddellWednesday, November 8, 2017

Orange Mound Raiders founder and coach Antonio Huntsman gives a pep talk to young football players in his sports and mentoring non-profit during a Saturday morning game.

Kids and Education

Orange Mound native gives back to his community with youth sports programs

Erica HortonWednesday, November 1, 2017

The exterior of the Brooks Museum, at 1934 Poplar Avenue in Overton Park. (Kevin Barre)

Arts and Culture

Brooks Museum's $110M move Downtown could be completed by 2022

Mark JordanWednesday, November 1, 2017

When Dr. Phillip Baker opened Good Shepherd Pharmacy in 2015, it offered around 300 medicines free.

Healthy Communities

This Memphis-based nonprofit pharmacy serves the uninsured

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, October 25, 2017

Students at Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School, located Downtown. (Rachel Warren)

Kids and Education

Getting connected: Grizz Prep blends education with in-school mentorship

Rachel WarrenWednesday, October 25, 2017

Community Development

Frayser apartment community undergoing major transformation

Michael WaddellMonday, October 23, 2017

Habitat for Humanity partners with Gtown church

Community Development

Habitat for Humanity and Germantown church build 45th home

Michael WaddellTuesday, October 17, 2017

Local artist Matthew Thomas has created an editioned work for the ArtsMemphis 2017 CSA.

Arts and Culture

ArtsMemphis and The Collective partner to raise profile for local artists of color

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, October 11, 2017

Over 400 students at LaRose Elementary school attended a short presentation before receiving backpacks filled with school supplies and materials for their parents.

Kids and Education

Booker T. Washington's new resource center provides an information hub for South City

Thelma BalfourWednesday, October 4, 2017

Porter-Leath Early Childhood Development Center

Community Development

Porter-Leath opens Early Childhood Support Center, merges with Books from Birth

Michael WaddellTuesday, October 3, 2017

Kristin fox-Trautman and Charlena Branch working with food at Kaleidocope Kitchen in Binghampton.

Entrepreneurship

Binghampton Development Corporation provides growth opportunities for food entrepreneurs

Erica HortonWednesday, September 27, 2017

Folks from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee, the school, St. Andrew's Church and neighbors from nearby businesses came out to work together and get the project finished in time for Friday's grand opening. Download permissions

Kids and Education

South City school to benefit from long awaited playground

Erica HortonWednesday, September 27, 2017

Community Development

Dorothy Day House builds a village for homeless families on Peabody Avenue

Michael WaddellSunday, September 24, 2017

Residents of Memphis Teacher Residency spend a school year in the classroom with a mentor-teacher getting hand-on training.

Kids and Education

Memphis Teacher Residency prepares students for success

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, September 20, 2017

Jet is waiting for placement while MSCV looks for veterans with PTSD in need of an obedience trained service dog.

Healthy Communities

Mid-South Canines for Veterans recruits rescue dogs to service U.S. veterans

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, September 20, 2017