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Spring is officially here, and it’s a great time to enjoy our local parks. Driving down Southern Avenue, have you checked out Audubon Park lately? We recently met with Tennis Memphis CEO Scott Mitchell, who shared how the impressive new Leftwich Tennis Center came to be.
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In the United States, approximately 350,000 individuals live with Down syndrome, with around 1,500 residing in the Mid-South. Down syndrome is a genetic condition that occurs in one in every 691 live births worldwide. It affects people of all ages, races and economic levels and is the most frequently occurring chromosomal disorder.
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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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Artistic opportunities are ready to transform your weekend.
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Kacky Walton has a conversation with Greg Belz, Director of ArtsWorks Foundation. They discuss Art in the Loop, the arts festival in East Memphis, happening April 12 —14th on Ridgeway Loop Road.
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Kacky Walton has a conversation with Christina Lai, Director of Operations and Programming with Prizm Ensemble.
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The University of Memphis Department of Theatre and Dance season continues on March 29th and 30th with Emerge360: New student Dance Works, the annual showcase of new works by U of M student Choreographers.
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Christians believed Jesus died a cruel death for the sake of each and every one of us. . .
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Concerts International concludes their fifty-first chamber music season on Tuesday, April 2 in Harris Concert Hall with 2024 Avery Fisher Career Grant winner The Balourdet String Quartet.
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They are a requisite for events ranging from cocktail parties to picnic potlucks … and, of course, Easter.