by Brian Malone | Apr 29, 2019 | CMG News
More than 35 grant partners will benefit from this award cycle.
The Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis (WFGM) will announce its 3rd year investment of $1.2 million into zip code 38126 at a news conference on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at 10 a.m. at the Memphis Cook Convention Center. More than 30 new grantee partners will be announced at this news event.
The investment is part of
WFGM’s Vision 2020 Strategic Plan to reduce poverty by five percent in zip code
38126, the poorest area in the City of Memphis. The plan focuses on case
management, employment training, early childhood education, youth development,
and financial literacy to achieve the five percent reduction. Since launching
Vision 2020 in 2015, the Women’s Foundation has directly touched the lives of
more than 10,000 people in the area including but not limited to:
- $4.7 Million invested in 38126
- 1,084 people placed in jobs
- 76 individuals started a business or
micro-enterprise
- 49% increase in average household income
In April 2016, WFGM awarded
its year one investment of over $1 million to 22 grantee organizations to
support programs provided in 38126. In April 2017, WFGM awarded 1.2 million to 27
grantee partner organizations.
The 2019 grantee
partners and investment areas are:
Case Management &Wraparound Services
Catholic
Charities of West Tennessee
Family
Safety Center
Hope
House Day Care
Knowledge
Quest
Metropolitan Interfaith Association
Neighborhood
Christian Center, Inc.
Urban Strategies Inc.
Adult Education, Training, &
Entrepreneurship
Advance
Memphis
Boys and Girls Club of Greater Memphis
DeNeuville
Learning Center
Dress for
Success
HopeWorks, Inc.
Karat Place, Inc.
Memphis Urban League
Shelby
County Chapter of the Links, Inc.
Southwest TN Community College Foundation
YWCA of Greater Memphis
Early Childhood Development
Early
Success Coalition
Families
Matter
Kindred Place (former Exchange Club)
Porter-Leath
Southern
Avenue Charter School of Academic Excellence
Youth Development & Employment
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mid-South
Booker T. Washington Middle & High School
Emmanuel Center, Inc.
Girls Scouts Heart of the South
Girls Incorporated of Memphis
Memphis Inner City Rugby
Mid-south
Peace and Justice Center
Mustard Seed, Inc.
New Ballet Ensemble and School
STREETS Ministries
U of M, Herff College of Engineering
Vance Avenue Youth Development Center
Financial Education & Asset Building
RISE
Foundation, Inc
South
City a Community of Opportunity Revitalization Empowerment (SCORE CDC)
Information about each
of the grantee partner programs and the investments in those programs will be
available at the news conference. There will also be opportunities to interview
grantee partners.
Immediately following
the news conference is an opportunity to interview the 2019 Annual Tribute
Luncheon keynote speaker Women’s National Basketball Players Association
Executive Director Terri Carmichael Jackson. The Tribute Luncheon is the WFGM’s
signature fundraising event. It is Thursday, April 25 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:15
p.m. at the Memphis Cook Convention Center. The presenting sponsor is FedEx.
ABOUT THE WOMEN’s
FOUNDATION FOR A GREATER MEMPHIS
For
more than 20 years, The Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis (WFGM) has been
uniting women and helping break the cycle of poverty through philanthropy,
leadership and collaboration. The mission of the WFGM is to encourage
philanthropy and foster leadership among women and support programs that engage
women and children to reach their full potential. #WomenEmpowerWomen #wfgm
by Brian Malone | Mar 31, 2019 | CMG News
Women leading the Leadership Roundtable Committees
Announced
Good negotiator, creative marketer, executive leader, and all around fixer is how the leader of the Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) is described. Terri Carmichael Jackson is the Executive Director for the WNBPA and is the 2019 keynote speaker for Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis Annual Tribute Luncheon. The luncheon this year is April 25, 2019 at the Memphis Convention Center from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. FedEx is the presenting sponsor of this event.
“Terri is dynamic, engaging and a
powerhouse who has a track record of supporting young women and women’s issues,”
said Ruby Bright, WFGM Executive Director. “She embodies this year’s Tribute
Luncheon theme – Empowered Women, Empower Women.”
In her role at the WNBPA, Jackson
oversees board relations, executive leadership, financial governance and
stakeholder outreach. She is an attorney and married to former National
Basketball Association (NBA) player Jaren Jackson and mother of Memphis
Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson, Jr.
The volunteer corporate leaders working
with WFGM to develop these annual fundraisers are dedicated to the Vision 2020
strategic plan to reduce poverty by five percent over five years in the 38126
zip code.
“I’m proud to serve with these
incredible women on the Leadership Roundtable for the Women’s Foundation for a Greater
Memphis” said Brie Carere, Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing and
Communications Officer, FedEx Corporation and Corporate Sponsorship Chair. “The
success of these two events provides critical support for the families living
in the 38126 — one of the poorest zip codes in the city. –
At FedEx, we are focused on connecting
people with possibilities, and supporting the Foundation’s Vision 2020 is an
example of how we can move the poverty needle and connect people with a
brighter future right here in Memphis.”
The WFGM Leadership Roundtable Committee
Co-Chairs also includes: Dr. Marcia Bowden-Marche’, Owner/Founder, Bowden
Internal Medicine and Denise Carpenter,
Vice President & Managing Director
of Development/NW Region, Hilton Worldwide are co-chairs for the Legends Award
Reception; Teresa Dickerson, Public Affairs Manager,
The Kroger Co., Delta Division is the
Marketing and Public Relations Chair; and Toni Boland-Evans, Manager, Global
Community, Nike, Inc., serves as the Logistics Chair for both events.
The
Legends Award Reception is scheduled for Thursday, April 11, 2019 at The
Columns at One Commerce Square from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The award recipients
will be announced in two weeks. The presenting sponsor is Baptist Memorial
Healthcare.
Sponsorships and tickets are still
available for the Tribute Luncheon and Legends Reception. Tickets can be
purchased at www.wfgm.org.
About
WFGM
For more than 20 years, The Women’s
Foundation for a Greater Memphis has been uniting women and helping break the
cycle through our philanthropy, leadership and collaboration. Our mission is to
encourage philanthropy, foster leadership among women and support programs that
enable women and children to reach their full potential.
by Brian Malone | Mar 25, 2019 | CMG News
The Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis is pleased to announce its 2019 Legends Award Honorees. This year’s honorees are Meri Armour, Rev. Cheryl Beard, Claudia Haltom and Dr. Indurani Tejwani. The Honorees will receive unique recognition at the Legends Award Reception on Thursday, April 11, 2019, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at The Columns at One Commerce Square, 40 South Main Street.
The Legends Awards
pay tribute to women whose visionary and innovative work embodies the mission
of the Women’s Foundation. This year marks the 10th anniversary of
recognizing legendary women who have made an impact in the community.
The Legends Awards recipients
will be honored through one-of-a-kind works of art and prose that exemplify
their accomplishments and contributions to the community. The works of art and
prose created in their honor will be unveiled for the first time at the Legends
Award Reception.
“We
are proud to honor four women who have made it their life’s work to make
Memphis a better place,” said Ruby Bright, Executive Director of the Women’s
Foundation for a Greater Memphis. “This year we are honoring a trailblazer in
education, a champion for social justice, an advocate for children and a
committed philanthropist. Each Legend is very deserving of this honor.”
Cheryl Beard will receive a Catalyst Award. Beard is a minister of the Olivet Fellowship Baptist Church and has been a passionate, tireless advocate for children and families for more than 30 years.
Claudia
Haltom will also receive a Catalyst Award. Retiring after
17 years in the juvenile court system, Haltom founded A Step Ahead Foundation,
a non-profit whose mission is to provide safe, long-term, reversible
contraceptives to women without the means to afford them.
Meri
Armour will receive the Innovation Award. Armour is the
President and CEO of Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital. She has been committed to
children, believing that all children deserve a healthy and safe childhood with
the promise of a bright future.
Dr.
Indurani Tejwani will receive the Philanthropy and Leadership
Award. Tejwani has supported women and children in Memphis through over 50
years as a philanthropist, obstetrician and gynecologist. She is also a
founding member of the Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis.
Sponsorship opportunities are
available. For more information and to purchase tickets visit www.wfgm.org.
About the Women’s Foundation
for a Greater Memphis
For more than 20 years, The
Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis (WFGM) has been uniting women and
helping break the cycle of poverty through our philanthropy, leadership and
collaboration. The mission of the Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis is
to encourage philanthropy and foster leadership among women and support
programs that enable women and children to reach their full potential.
by The Carter Malone Group LLC | Jan 16, 2019 | CMG News, Events
The Aspire Public School’s Board of Directors voted today to make its Aspire Memphis region an independent, locally-operated charter management organization.
Over the next 12-18 months, with continued support from the Aspire home office, all operational responsibilities at the four Memphis schools–Hanley Elementary, Hanley Middle School, Coleman Elementary and Aspire East Academy–will be transitioned to a new nonprofit organization and managed by a local board of directors. The schools will officially transition at the beginning of the 2020-21 school year. During the transition period, the schools will remain part of Aspire.
“Our team, our scholars and I have gained so much from the affiliation with Aspire Public Schools and their leadership,” said Dr. Nickalous Manning, Superintendent, Aspire Memphis. “The time is right to begin this transition and we believe it will benefit all of our scholars and families to have an organization fully based here in Memphis managing our four schools.”
Aspire Memphis serves approximately 1,600 predominantly low-income African American scholars across three neighborhoods: Raleigh, Orange Mound, and Hickory Hill. Academic achievement in math and reading across the four schools currently paces schools serving similar students in Tennessee.
“We have every confidence in Dr. Manning and the local team and look forward to seeing these Memphis schools continue to thrive,” said Mala Batra, Interim Chief Executive Officer, Aspire Public Schools. “Dr. Manning and his team have shown a deep commitment to high-quality academic instruction and have developed incredible relationships within the Memphis community. They are well positioned to take these schools to new heights in service of scholars and families.”
About Aspire Public Schools
Aspire Public Schools operates 40 high-performing, college-preparatory public charter schools serving 17,000 scholars in underserved communities across California and Memphis, Tennessee. Founded in 1998, Aspire is one of the nation’s largest open-enrollment public charter school systems serving predominantly low-income students, delivering a rigorous College for Certain education across grades TK-12. Currently in its 19th academic year, Aspire is one of the nation’s first charter school systems. Visit Aspire Public Schools at www.aspirepublicschools.org.
by Brian Malone | Dec 13, 2018 | CMG News
Attorney Carlissa Shaw Shares Life Lessons in New Book
Preventing young women from making the same perceived mistakes she made in her twenties, Attorney Carlissa Shaw, shares her life experiences and gives sage advice in her new “Twenty Something” – Lessons, Reflections and Survival Tips for your 20’s and Beyond. The book and an accompanying workbook, published by Grace Publishing, will be available on Saturday, December 15, 2018. A book launch event will be held on Saturday at Sage, 94 S. Main in Memphis from 5-7pm.
Attorney Shaw honestly discusses the pressures of being all things to all people so early in her life; the “superwoman complex” a lot of young women take on and the importance of learning financial literacy at a younger age. “There are 10 specific items I focus on in the book,” said Shaw. “Some include financial literacy, self-esteem and the importance of goal setting. The workbook will help readers journal and navigate through their own life experiences.”
Additional chapters within the book include:
- Conflict Resolution
- Good Girlfriends
- Sinking Ships
- Travel
- Branding
- Fashion and Style
“Twenty Something” is targeting women, 25-29 year olds who are attempting to figure things out while they are still in their 20’s. The retail price for the book is $19.99, EBook $4.99 and the workbook is $9.99. To learn more or purchase the book, find us on Amazon or visit the website at www.carlissashaw.com.
by Brian Malone | Oct 16, 2018 | CMG News
The Memphis Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), as a part of the Livability 2050 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP), will host three public meetings to give the community the opportunity to see the progress that has been made and provide comments and feedback on the work that is being performed by the MPO.
This community’s input is extremely important for a successful transportation system in the region. “These meetings give us an opportunity to share the results we have found to date as well as continue to receive input that will make this region’s transportation even better,” said Pragati Srivastava, Administrator, Memphis MPO. “Everyone is affected by these decisions and we want to take the communities input and create the best possible plan.”
Below you will find all the locations for the October 23, 2018 public meetings.
Date/Time: Tuesday, October 23, 2018 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Address: Desoto County Board of Supervisors 365 Losher Street, 3rd Fl. Hernando, MS 38632
Date/Time: Tuesdsay, October 23, 2018 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Address: MATA Airways Transit Center 3033 Airways Blvd. Memphis, TN 38131
Date/Time: Tuesday, October 23, 2018 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Address: Collierville Chamber Board Room 500 Poplar View Parkway Collierville, TN 38017
For more information on this and other services provided by the Memphis MPO, please go to our website at http://memphismpo.org
by Brian Malone | Oct 8, 2018 | CMG News, Events
City of Memphis Launches Anti-Litter Campaign to Combat Blight
The City of Memphis is leading the way in combating littering and blight in our city. The City is issuing a call-to-action urging all residents to keep Memphis clean through the “901 Keep It Clean” campaign. The Memphis City Beautiful Commission launches the campaign this month. Participants include: Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland, University of Memphis Head Basketball Coach Penny Hardaway, the Grizz Girls, Spoken Word Artist Sebastian Carson and Christ Missionary Baptist Church Senior Pastor Dr. Gina Stewart. The campaign will launch on multiple platforms including television, radio, print, digital, and social media.
Memphis City Beautiful Commission Executive Director Eldra T. White leads the city’s beautification efforts. “Sweep around your own porch first,’ is what we would consistently hear from our parents growing up,” said White. “This is essentially what we’re saying with this campaign. Memphis is our home. We are all responsible for its upkeep. Each and every resident is a stakeholder in keeping our city clean.”
Research shows that a major demographic of litterers are young women and men ages 16-34. The City of Memphis and Memphis City Beautiful are educating the public on the negative impact litter and blight has on the city. A campaign goal is to start a discussion focused on anti-littering and blight and serve as a call-to-action for general pride in our city.
A major focus of Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland’s administration is blight reduction. “Memphis is a city rich in cultural history and significance,” said Strickland. “It is our obligation as citizens to not let blight and litter create a barrier between us and opportunity. People come from all over the world to patronize our city and we want that to continue,” said Strickland.
To learn more about the “901 Keep It Clean” Campaign visit www.memphiscitybeautiful.org. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter: @mem_beautiful and Instagram: @memphiscitybeautiful. Also follow or join the conversation at #901keepitclean.
About Memphis City Beautiful:
Memphis City Beautiful was officially established by a city ordinance in 1930, making it the first and oldest beautification commission in the nation. The goal was to make Memphis a beautiful and safe place to live. Currently, the Commission focuses on providing public education programs and other services designed to encourage all members of our community to take responsibility for improving the environment in which they live. The Commission also supervises beautification projects designed to enhance the appearance of parks and other public spaces throughout Memphis.
by Brian Malone | Aug 27, 2018 | CMG News
The Tarik Black Foundation will conclude the camp with An Evening for Boys and Men
NBA player Tarik Black and the Tarik Black Foundation
open their second camp for the summer. This is his camp for boys. It’s the 2nd Annual
TRANSFORMATION50 Basketball and Life Skills Camp. The camp starts on
Monday, July 9th and ends on July 13th with a new event “An Evening for Boys and
Men – A Conversation about Growing into Manhood.”
The event is a panel discussion and an opportunity to emphasize the importance of
good values, self-control, excellent work ethics and strong faith. This event is free and
open to the public – especially men and boys.
The panel will be moderated by George Weaver with the Los Angeles based
Brotherhood Crusade. Panelists include: former NFL Player Ken Hamlin, and the face of
the ‘Fed-Up” gun violence campaign Jerald Trotter (Don’t Lose Your Head Use Your
Head). Former Memphis Tiger Basketball star and current Denver Nugget Guard Will
Barton will assist Tarik Black with the basketball camp.
The foundation will present its annual awards for the Leonard Draper Guiding Hand
Award, Willie Gregory Touchstone Award, Sgt. Byron Johnson Neighborhood Officer
Role Model Award and the Coach Wesley Henning Northern Star Award to local leaders
who have made an impact on the lives of youth.
“The Evening for Boys and Men event is an exciting addition to what our foundation
sees as investing in the minds and spirits of our youth,” said Tarik Black, CEO, Tarik
Black Foundation. “This evening is a village discussion about growing from boys to
proud men and honoring men who have poured into the lives of youth.”
For more information on the Tarik Black Foundation please
visitwww.tarikblackfoundation.org.
by Deidre Malone | Jun 29, 2018 | CMG News
The Tarik Black Foundation has a new camp this year targeting young women. The program is called the Girls’ Life Academy Memphis (GLAM) or Summer GLAM. This life skills development program targets young ladies from ages 16-20 years old and introduces them to leaders in industry and community with a focus on learning how to make good choices. The six weeks camp includes experiential field trips, forums and wrap sessions.
The Summer GLAM program runs Monday through Thursday beginning at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 4:30 p.m. at Mount Olive CME Cathedral Church at 538 Martin L. King Avenue in Memphis, TN. Some of the key presenters include: Monday, June 11th, L’Oréal Executive Jennifer McDaniel will speak on Leadership, Monday, June 11th, , McDaniel will discuss setting goals and achieving them, Tuesday, June 12th, Akina Morrow will teach presentation skills and on Wednesday, June 13th, WMC-TV Reporter Kelli Cook will discuss appropriate attire. Later that day the girls take a field trip to visit the Memphis Brooks Museum.
Other speakers in upcoming weeks include: Paragon Bank Executive Nancy Wells, Real Estate Executive James Maclin, Financial Planner Christine Jaroush, Physician Dr. Angela Watson, Restauranteur Aryen Moore – Alston, Business Owner and Community Activist Deidre Malone and Entrepreneur Kennedy Black.
“The Tarik Black Foundation mission focuses on activities and programs that are character building and this program meets that criteria,” said Judith Black Moore, President of the Tarik Black Foundation. “We have tried to address the pitfalls encountered in transitioning from teen to adulthood and create life classes that offer wisdom and insight. Our goal is to present these in a way in which they will remember so that they make prudent grown-up decisions from the very start.”
Participants, given the nickname “GLAMERS” are being paid to participate as one of the job sites for the City of Memphis MPLOY Program. The Tarik Black Foundation is a new MPLOY partner as of this summer. To learn more about the camp, visit the website: www.Tarikblackfoundation.org .
About the Tarik Black Foundation
The Tarik Black Foundation was founded by National Basketball Association player and Houston Rocket Tarik Black. The Memphis native, who graduated from Ridgeway High School, received his undergraduate degree from the University of Memphis and his master’s degree from the University of Kansas. The Tarik Black Foundation, headquartered in Black’s hometown, Memphis, TN, provides programs and recognizes causes that help bring about positive change in communities. The foundation is managed by Judith Black Moore who serves as president and oversees day-to-day operations.
by Deidre Malone | Jun 29, 2018 | CMG News
Today, Aspire Public Schools Chief Executive Officer Carolyn Hack announced the appointment of Nickalous Manning, Ed.D. as the new Memphis Area Superintendent. He has been with the organization since 2012, serving as an Associate Superintendent, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Principal of Hanley Elementary and Memphis Community Outreach and Partnerships Manager.
“Nick brings a wealth of experience to his role, as both an Aspire principal and regional leader,” said Hack. “His unwavering commitment to his hometown, deep love for Aspire and its vision, and inspiring leadership style make him the right choice to lead Aspire Memphis.” Aspire currently has three schools under the Achievement School District and one under Shelby County Schools. More than 1,600 students attend the Memphis Aspire School District.
“I look forward to serving children and families in my hometown,” said Manning. “I believe in our mission and vision for our schools and our scholars. I am proud of what our team at Aspire has accomplished already and I look forward to working with our Aspire teammates to improve outcomes for children. I will work hard every day to achieve that goal.”
Prior to joining Aspire, Manning worked in the Memphis City School system as a teacher, assistant principal, New Leader Resident Principal and a principal. He holds a BS in Secondary Education with a concentration in Economics from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Ed.D in Professional Practice from Trevecca Nazarene University.
Manning becomes Aspire’s second Memphis Superintendent replacing Allison Leslie who announced her departure in May. Leslie is thrilled for Manning. “I am looking forward to seeing Dr. Manning continue the great work we started together and make it even better. He believes in the importance of academic excellence for all of our scholars and it shows in the work he has done to date.”
About Aspire Public Schools
Aspire Public Schools operates 40 high-performing, college-preparatory public charter schools serving 16,600 students in underserved communities across California and Memphis, Tennessee. Founded in 1998, Aspire is one of the nation’s largest open-enrollment public charter school systems serving predominantly low-income students, delivering a rigorous College for Certain education across grades TK-12. Currently in its 19th academic year, Aspire is one of the nation’s first charter school systems. Visit Aspire Public Schools at www.aspirepublicschools.org.
