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More for Memphis is a county-wide plan to improve the quality of life for all residents by ensuring everyone, especially those in Black, brown, and low-income communities, have access to the essential services and resources they need to thrive!
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Are you a young person who wants to make a positive change in your community? Apply to join the More for Memphis Governance Board!
📞 Contact Arielle Williams at 901-921-4167 or arielle@seeding-success.org. See the flyer below for more information!
Recruitment flyer for the "More for Memphis" initiative with organization details and a call to join. Transcribed Text: MORE FOR MEMPHIS Are you a young person who wants to make a positive change in your community? Apply to join the More for Memphis Governance Board! What is More for Memphis (MFM)? More for Memphis is a comprehensive, county-wide plan to improve the quality of life for all residents by ensuring everyone has access to the essential services and resources they need to thrive. Where did MFM come from? A coalition of youth and adult residents, nonprofit and community-based organizations, businesses, government, and philanthropy came together over three years to develop the More for Memphis plan. The plan includes a set of public policy proposals and investments designed to improve child, family, and community outcomes in our region. Where are we now? The project will start in a region called the South Memphis Zone (SMZ). This region includes the South City and Soulsville neighborhoods and parts of Orange Mound and Alcy Ball. What is the Governance Board? The More for Memphis Governance Board will hold contracted organizations accountable for improving outcomes, ratify an annual economic mobility agenda, raise philanthropic funding toward its annual agenda, advocate for public policy to advance economic mobility, and represent More for Memphis to the broader public. Resident members will be compensated at $20/hr for their participation in all governance board meetings, including an onboarding training session! Who are we recruiting to join? Youth and young adults between the ages of 16-24 Memphis residents with a footprint in the SMZ area (38109, 38106, 38126, 38126, 38114). That footprint could be that this area is where you live, go to school, go to church, grew up, have family, etc. People with an interest in advocacy and community work What is required? Be available for a thirty minute interview via Zoom with members from the More for Memphis staff. Attend 80% of board meetings. Four board meetings are anticipated this initial year, starting November 20th, 2025 and running through September 2026. Arielle Williams at 901-921-4167 or arielle@seeding-success.org to apply!
November 10, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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Happy National Native American Heritage Month! 🎉 Check out our full post on Instagram: https://loom.ly/o0p5BTg #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #November
Graphic collage of many photos of Native American actors, authors, politicians, and notable people as well as photos from historic protests and cultural celebrations. The text reads "Happy Native American Heritage Month!" In the top right hand corner, the logo for More for Memphis in white on a black circle.
November 4, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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@MLK50 recently released an interactive map of open local food pantries to help people experiencing food insecurity during the ongoing government shut-down. 🗺️ Find the list and interactive map here: https://loom.ly/-7lJ1Ik #Memphis #ShelbyCountyTN #foodpantry
Screenshot of a Google Maps interactive map which marks various food pantries throughout Memphis and the surrounding area.
November 3, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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September 15th marks the start of National Hispanic American Heritage Month, or Latinx Heritage Month! 🎉 Check out Choose901's guide to Memphis Nonprofits that Serve the Latinx Community: choose901.com/nonprofits-that-serve-the-latinx-community/ ❤️
Graphic that says "Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month!" overlaid on images of famous Hispanic and Latinx people and moments in history. In the top right-hand corner, the More for Memphis logo in white on a black circle.
September 15, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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💼 Are you looking for a low or no-cost way to launch an important career? Southwest TN Community College is offering a TUITION-FREE TRAINING to help you land a job in healthcare! 🩺 To join the program, email abrooks4@southwest.tn.edu or call (901)-333-4207. #career #careers #healthcare
Transcribed Text: Invest in yourself! SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE WORKFORCE & COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS REIMAGINE YOUR LIFE WITH CAREER TRAINING! Are you looking to launch a satisfying career? Southwest is offering a tuition-free training program that will allow you to enter into a healthcare career. Plus, we provide employer requested essential skills training to help you thrive in any work environment. Interested? Contact: abrooks4@southwest.tn.edu or (901) 333-4207 Preference is given to individuals living in 38126, 38105, 38106, 38107, & 38108 zip codes. In order to be considered for this program, you will need to: All interested participants must attend an orientation/vetting session. Vetting sessions for this program will be held at our Union Ave. campus. Call 901-333-4207 Email abrooks4@southwest.tn.edu Certified Clinical Medical Assistant An exciting in-demand healthcare career for those who enjoy helping others. Certified Clinical Medical Assistant's (CMA) learn the skills to keep medical offices running smoothly. Successful program participants are scheduled to complete a national certification as a Certified Medical Assistant. Essential Skills Build confidence that translates into success in any life or career situation. Receive coaching so that you can communicate your strengths to an organization. Learn to build your professional brand and receive hands-on support through interview coaching. Our CCMA program focuses on life-changing skills to help you succeed like never before! Women's Foundation for a Greater Memphis (logo).
September 3, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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901 Day is here at last! 🎉 It’s a chance to celebrate our Memphis pride and reflect on our city’s future. What do you love about living in #Memphis? 💕 #901Day #MoreforMemphis
Photo collage: Street art of MLK Jr., the Soulsville USA sign, the Memphis pyramid, and a family of three smiling and posing for the camera with a sign that says "MoreforMemphis.org." In the center, street art in postcard-style that says "Memphis, Tenn." Graphic on pink background which reads "Happy 901 Day!"
September 1, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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🤔 How often do you get to make a positive impact with a couple of clicks? #MoreforMemphis is a plan to make sure everyone in our city can get essential services and resources. ✍️ Sign our Letter of Support NOW to tell local leaders to invest in our schools and communities! #Memphis #takeaction
Graphic with text at the top that says "More for Memphis: Our chance to create a city where all families can thrive." Bottom text reads "Want to get involved? Sign the Letter of Support: MoreforMemphis.org/sign." To the right, a photo of a couple smiling with their small baby.
August 18, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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TOMORROW: Learn how to pitch your local business!
moreformemphis.bsky.social More for Memphis @moreformemphis.bsky.social · Aug 13
NEXT SESSION: Crafting Pitches that Clarify and Compel! 💡
Learn how to distill your business to its essence, communicate with confidence, & tailor your pitch to diverse audiences!
🗓️ Date: Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025
⏰ Time: 12-1 PM
🔗 Register today: https://loom.ly/X3dXIFY

#Memphis #SMB #MWBE
Alt-text: Promotional flyer for Virtual Entrepreneurship Series 2025 with images of people working and a "REGISTER HERE" button. Transcribed Text: SESSION 2: CRAFTING PITCHES THAT CLARIFY AND COMPEL In this session, we’ll go beyond just writing a pitch—we’ll use the pitching process as a powerful tool to sharpen your business strategy. Whether you're preparing for a customer conversation, a funding opportunity, or a community showcase, a clear and compelling pitch can help you focus your message and better understand what truly sets your business apart. You'll learn how to distill your business down to its most essential elements, communicate with confidence, and tailor your message for different audiences. This isn’t just about impressing others—it’s about building clarity for yourself as a founder. We’ll walk through practical frameworks and examples to help you organize your thoughts and find your unique voice. You’ll also get tips on avoiding common pitch pitfalls and standing out in both casual and formal settings. This session also connects directly to the Entrepreneur’s Journey Program, which includes a full module on pitch development. If you're enrolled, you’ll walk away with tools to keep refining your message—and if you’re just getting started, this is a great time to jump in and continue your journey. DATE: 8/21/25 TIME: 12PM – 1PM CST HOSTED AND LED BY ERIC MATHEWS REGISTER HERE
August 20, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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🤔 How often do you get to make a positive impact with a couple of clicks? #MoreforMemphis is a plan to make sure everyone in our city can get essential services and resources. ✍️ Sign our Letter of Support NOW to tell local leaders to invest in our schools and communities! #Memphis #takeaction
Graphic with text at the top that says "More for Memphis: Our chance to create a city where all families can thrive." Bottom text reads "Want to get involved? Sign the Letter of Support: MoreforMemphis.org/sign." To the right, a photo of a couple smiling with their small baby.
August 18, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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NEXT SESSION: Crafting Pitches that Clarify and Compel! 💡
Learn how to distill your business to its essence, communicate with confidence, & tailor your pitch to diverse audiences!
🗓️ Date: Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025
⏰ Time: 12-1 PM
🔗 Register today: https://loom.ly/X3dXIFY

#Memphis #SMB #MWBE
Alt-text: Promotional flyer for Virtual Entrepreneurship Series 2025 with images of people working and a "REGISTER HERE" button. Transcribed Text: SESSION 2: CRAFTING PITCHES THAT CLARIFY AND COMPEL In this session, we’ll go beyond just writing a pitch—we’ll use the pitching process as a powerful tool to sharpen your business strategy. Whether you're preparing for a customer conversation, a funding opportunity, or a community showcase, a clear and compelling pitch can help you focus your message and better understand what truly sets your business apart. You'll learn how to distill your business down to its most essential elements, communicate with confidence, and tailor your message for different audiences. This isn’t just about impressing others—it’s about building clarity for yourself as a founder. We’ll walk through practical frameworks and examples to help you organize your thoughts and find your unique voice. You’ll also get tips on avoiding common pitch pitfalls and standing out in both casual and formal settings. This session also connects directly to the Entrepreneur’s Journey Program, which includes a full module on pitch development. If you're enrolled, you’ll walk away with tools to keep refining your message—and if you’re just getting started, this is a great time to jump in and continue your journey. DATE: 8/21/25 TIME: 12PM – 1PM CST HOSTED AND LED BY ERIC MATHEWS REGISTER HERE
August 13, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Memphis has a ton of talented, passionate people working to build a city where everyone can thrive. But things can only get better if we're connected and organized. 🫵 That's where you come in.

✍️ Show your support today at MoreforMemphis.org/sign!
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August 12, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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Have you struggled to make ends meet, suffered in unsafe housing, or dealt with pain or illness because you couldn't pay for healthcare? You're not the only one, and you deserve better. ✍️ Tell #Memphis leaders to invest in our schools and communities: MoreforMemphis.org/sign
August 6, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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South City residents: Join SCORE CDC this Thursday, Aug. 7th at 6:00 PM for a community meeting! The focus of this month's meeting will be strategies for addressing overgrown lots, vacant buildings, lighting, and road safety.
📍571 Vance Avenue | 🍽️ Food provided! #Memphis #SouthCity
Flyer for a South City Community Meeting on August 7, 2025, at 6:00 PM at SCORE CDC, 571 Vance Avenue, covering blighted properties and community project updates, with free food provided. Transcribed Text: South City Community Meeting Thursday August 7, 2025 6:00 PM Topics We’ll Cover: ☑ Blighted properties & what we can do to fix them ☑ Hear updates on community projects SCORE CDC 571 Vance Avenue FREE FOOD PROVIDED City of Memphis Hyde Family Foundation Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation The Kresge Foundation Women's Foundation for a Greater Memphis SCORE SOUTH CITY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION SCORE SOUTH CITY OPPORTUNITY • REVITALIZATION • EMPOWERMENT 901-504-5392 www.scorecdc.org
August 5, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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Tomorrow night (Tues. August 5th): Celebrate National Night Out in South City with SCORE CDC at L. E. Brown Park! 🌙🎶 Meet your neighbors and enjoy free food, music, school supplies, and giveaways. #Memphis #SouthCity #NationalNightOut
Transcribed Text: SCORE CDC IS HOSTING SOUTH CITY'S NATIONAL NIGHT OUT August 5, 2025, 4 pm - 7 pm Join us for a fun-filled evening of games, food & music! • Connect with your neighborhood police officers • Meet service providers & get great info • Have fun in the park Tuesday, August 5th L.E. Brown Park 617 S. Orleans Contact Us 901.504.5392 info@scorecdc.org Free Food. Music. Games. FUN FOR ALL! SCORE South City Women's Foundation FOR A GREATER MEMPHIS Urban Strategies, Inc. ADVANCE MEMPHIS Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation
August 4, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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Happy first day of the 2025-2026 school year! We hope everyone has a safe and fun semester. 📚🚍❤️ #FirstDay #Memphis #MSCS
Photo of two elementary school children doing work in notebooks with the help of a teacher. Graphic text to the right reads "Have a great first day!" with a drawing of a pencil. Below it is the white More for Memphis logo.
August 4, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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Memphis has great potential, but far too many of our families, friends, & neighbors can't access basic needs like affordable housing and healthcare. Our community deserves better, and More for Memphis can help. ✍️ Sign the letter today at MoreforMemphis.org/sign! #MoreforMemphis #TakeAction
Graphic including a photo of a father carrying a toddler on his back. To the right, the More for Memphis logo in white text on a black background. The text below reads "Our city, county, and schools need to work better together for our children and families."
July 31, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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July 16, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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The Fogelman Downtown YMCA is hosting a free Teen Night this Saturday (July 12th)! 🏀🍕 There are limited spots, so sign up today at my.ymcamemphis.org/s/registration #Memphis #YMCA #Youth #Teen
FREE YMCA OF MEMPHIS & THE MIDSOUTH FOGELMAN DOWNTOWN YMCA TEEN NIGHT BASKETBALL FOOD & SNACKS SWIMMING & MORE GAMING TRUCK ON-SITE! SQUAD GOALS = RAFFLE REWARDS! BRING A FRIEND TO THEIR FIRST TEEN NIGHT AND BOTH OF YOU GET ENTERED TO WIN A PRIZE! THE MORE FRIENDS YOU BRING, THE MORE ENTRIES YOU GET. EARLY ARRIVAL HIGHLY SUGGESTED! JULY 12, 2025 STARTS AT 6PM LIMITED SPOTS ENGAGE ADVOCATE INVEST FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT RONALD FRAZIER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF TEEN PROGRAMMING AT 901.505.0262
July 8, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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💻 Black Girls Code is hosting a week-long summer camp for youth ages 10-18 this month!

Date: July 21, 2025 -July 25, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Hickory Ridge Middle School, Memphis, TN
July 7, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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More for Memphis presents a real opportunity to fix the problems people in our city and county face every day. ✍️ Sign on to our Letter of Support to tell local leaders to invest in our schools and communities: MoreforMemphis.org/sign

#Memphis #ShelbyCountyTN #MoreforMemphis
July 7, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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🎉 Happy Independence Day, Memphis! We hope everyone has a safe and fun-filled weekend. ❤️🤍💙
July 4, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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Our friends, families, and neighbors deserve an opportunity at a better life: one with access to childcare, safe housing, healthcare, and fair-paying jobs.

✍️ Tell leaders to formally partner with #MoreforMemphis to invest in our schools and communities: MoreforMemphis.org/sign
#Memphis #MFM
A mother reads a book to her small child. The More for Memphis logo in white on a black background. Text reads "Our city, county, and schools need to work better together for our children and families."
July 2, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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CodeCrew (@codecrew.bsky.social) is hosting their tenth annual Hackathon July 17th-19th at the FedEx Institute of Technology! Register today: www.code-crew.org/hackathon
CodeCrew XI Annual Hackathon. Kick-Off Event: July 27th from 9 AM-5 PM. July 18th: 9AM-5PM, July 19th: 9AM-4PM. Fedex Institute of Technology (265 Fogelman Dr. Memphis, TN 38152). Register at CDCRW.US/hackathon25
July 1, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Happy Juneteenth, Memphis! Take time today to reflect on the sacrifice of those who fought for the abolition of slavery and consider how you can contribute to their legacy today. ❤️💛💚🖤
#Juneteenth #FreedomDay #Juneteenth2025 #Memphis
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June 19, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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🎉 You're invited to the launch of the #SouthMemphis Community Connection Hub! Join Shelby County Government and the Library Foundation next Saturday, June 14th from 10 AM to 2 PM at the South Branch Library (1929 S. 3rd St.) for a celebration! 🏡❤️
Flyer for South Memphis Community Hub Kick-off event on June 14 at South Branch Library. Transcribed Text: YOU’RE INVITED TO THE SOUTH MEMPHIS COMMUNITY HUB KICK-OFF REAL HELP. REAL EASY. RIGHT IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD. DATE: Saturday, June 14 TIME: 10 AM - 2 PM LOCATION: SOUTH BRANCH LIBRARY (1929 S. 3RD ST) SOUTH MEMPHIS COMMUNITY CONNECTION ENJOY FREE family-friendly activities, music, snacks, giveaways, and on-site support from local organizations JOIN US AS WE LAUNCH THE SOUTH MEMPHIS COMMUNITY CONNECTION HUB! HEALTH & WELLNESS SCREENINGS HOUSING ASSISTANCE YOUTH AND SENIOR SERVICES FINANCIAL COUNSELING JOB TRAINING & CAREER HELP Sponsored by Shelby County Government and the Library Foundation.
June 7, 2025 at 2:03 PM