Julia McDonald

October 28 is National Immigrants Day, first established by President Ronald Reagan as a time to recognize the achievements and contributions of immigrants who have enriched our nation’s cultural, social, and economic landscape. In Memphis, five percent of residents are immigrants or refugees, strengthening our communities through their skills, businesses, and traditions.

October 20 kicks off National Estate Planning Awareness Week—a reminder that intentionality can help create a legacy that includes not just your assets, but also the values and causes you care about. Jason Salomon, attorney with Harkavy McDaniel Kaplan & Salomon, says charitable giving is an essential part of his estate planning conversations with clients.

We asked Harris Shelton estate attorney Chad Roberts to share what he wishes people would know about estate planning.

As we approach year-end financial planning, the Community Foundation encourages you to take a thoughtful, strategic approach to your charitable giving. Memphians are generous by nature—but too often, gifts are made in response to the latest request rather than with a clear plan.

Celebrating its 30 anniversary this year, Hope House has, for three decades, been a haven for Memphis families affected by HIV and poverty. It began as a daycare for children living with HIV, offering love and care when others turned them away.

On August 22, more than 200 people gathered for the Community Foundation’s inaugural Powered by Us: Black Generosity in Memphis Symposium. The event was designed to uplift, center, and celebrate the voices and leadership of Black givers in our city.

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re celebrating Su Casa Family Ministries, a current grantee of GiVE 365, the Community Foundation’s dollar-a-day giving circle.

The Community Foundation is launching a new Responsive Grants program to meet the moment nonprofits are facing right now. Times are tough. Funding streams are shrinking, costs are rising, and organizations are being asked to do more with less.

In celebration of Black Philanthropy Month, the Community Foundation is proud to participate in Give 8/28, a day of giving to support local, Black-led nonprofits on August 28—today! Donate to a familiar organization or discover a new one to support at LIVEGIVEmidsouth.org, our free community information system.

In celebration of Black Philanthropy Month, the Community Foundation is highlighting the importance of funding equity for Black-led nonprofits.