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Aspire Public Schools Memphis Region Announces New Name – Journey Community Schools
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...
WFGM – 38126 COVID-19 Response Project Event Assists More than 500 Families in the 38126 Zip Code
Today we salute the Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis (WFGM) for coordinating a 38126 COVID-19 Response Project event providing 500 families residing in the 38126 zip code with food and other direct resources. Since 2015, this community has been a major focus...
BlueCross warns of Coronavirus scams: Be wary of unsolicited phone calls, emails regarding testing kits, vaccinations
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee warns members that scammers are taking advantage of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and to be alert of potential scam activity. Reported scams include unsolicited phone calls that could be an attempt to...
BlueCross Foundation Giving $3.25 Million to Tennessee Food Relief Efforts
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation is donating $3.25 million to multiple food banks across the state. The financial gift will help Tennessee food banks meet the needs of the communities affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19)...
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Health Foundation Launches Healthy Place Program in Memphis
$5.4 million investment will create revitalized space for community activity The BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Health Foundation has announced that the first project under its new strategic focus, the BlueCross Healthy Place℠ program, will be an expansive,...
Aspire Public Schools Memphis Region Announces New Name – Journey Community Schools
Today former Aspire Public Schools Memphis Region shared with the community the name and branding for the new charter organization – Journey Community Schools (JCS). The event was held at Hanley Elementary School with community leaders and partners in attendance to...
River City Capital Investment awarded $225,000 by U.S. Department of Treasury’s CDFI Fund, which will help local Memphis businesses grow
River City Capital Investment (RCC), an affiliate of Community Lift, was awarded $225,000 from the U. S. Department of Treasury as a part of their community development financial institution (CDFI) Fund. “This is flexible, no-cost capital that RCC can use...
The Downtown Memphis Commission and Other Local Businesses Sponsor the Best in Black Awards
The Best in Black Awards (BIBA) are back for the 8th year. The local business community is sponsoring this great event. Some of the businesses include the Downtown Memphis Commission, AARP, Oteka Technologies, Complete Computers...
TVA Partners with the Mid-South Food Bank to Reduce Food Insecurity through the Healthy School Pantries Program
Six Shelby County Schools and more than 250 families will benefit from this partnership. The Tennessee Valley Authority made a contribution to Mid-South Food Bank to create six Healthy School Pantries in local schools. More than 22% of children in Shelby County live...
WFGM to Announce 3rd Year, $1.2 million Investment in Zip Code 38126
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...