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Happiness does not result from what we get, but from what we give. However, there are generally positive results for the donor in terms of tax benefits when making charitable gifts.
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In the Greater Memphis area, more than 45,000 young adults aged 16-24 are out of school and work. This staggering statistic was at the forefront of a recent event the Community Foundation co-hosted with The Collective Blueprint.
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With 2024 being a leap year, we find ourselves with an additional day—an opportunity to check in on our philanthropic goals. How are you giving your time, talent, and treasure? Does that reflect your values and your capacity?
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This is an exciting time of year at the Community Foundation, as we have 30 different scholarship funds open for Mid-South students to explore and apply for. One special opportunity this year is the Memphis City Council HBCU Scholarship.
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Presidents Day, initially established to honor George Washington's birthday, is celebrated on the third Monday of February every year. Today it is often associated with shopping sales and a long weekend. As we commemorate Presidents Day, let's reflect on more than just a day off. This occasion is not just about past leaders; it is a celebration of democracy.
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We honor and celebrate Black History Month, recognized every year in February. Black history includes a historical legacy of giving, and Black philanthropy has been prevalent in Memphis practically since our founding.
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Do you feel rooted in Greater Memphis and wish you could do more to create impact here? Do you have ideas for how greater investment could help tackle our community’s needs or build its assets?
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Kacky Walton has a conversation with Dr. David Outz, Ministry of Music and Liturgy at Church of the Holy Communion. The church is turning 75, and they’re having a yearlong celebration, which includes a rededication of their newly refurbished organ, and a series of organ recitals that will feature performances from former associates from Holy Communion’s past, and a titan of the organ world.
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Although the Orpheum just announced their new Broadway season, they still have shows remaining in this year's schedule. Darel Snodgrass talks with Orpheum Vice President of Education & Community Engagement Jennifer McGrath about the remainder of the current Broadway season, the final Memphis Songwriter's Series event of the season, and Camp SAY across the USA: Memphis, a two-day event for young people dealing with stuttering.
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St. Louis Catholic Church presents a Lenten Recital: Litanies and Laments at 7 pm on Monday, March 18th at the church at 203 South White Station Road.
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Immerse yourself in the arts during spring break. There are plenty of shows onstage, as well as opportunities to learn a new craft.
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Kacky Walton talks with Anna Thompson, Marketing Communications Manager at New Memphis. They are hosting “Memphis 101”, an interactive crash course exploring why Memphis is the place it is today.
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Germantown Performing Arts Centre just announced their 30th season, beginning with Lyle Lovett and his Large Band, The War and Treaty, and a full schedule of new and returning artists.
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