Julia McDonald

The Community Foundation recently welcomed to town Miki Akimoto from the National Center for Family Philanthropy to discuss the findings from its newest Trends in Family Philanthropy report.

Many Memphians would agree that our community faces critical challenges related to safety and well-being. At the Community Foundation, we believe the most meaningful solutions come from those closest to the issues—people who understand root causes, prioritize trust, and are deeply connected to the neighborhoods they serve.

This month, the Community Foundation hosted our Annual Meeting, where we shared the financial results of our fiscal year, which ended in April.

Supporting social development and emotional stability in children and youth is more important than ever. These are the building blocks of resilience, leadership, and brighter communities.

Our community suffered a profound loss at the end of April when Historic Clayborn Temple was destroyed by fire.

A cornerstone of the Overton Square Performing Arts District, Playhouse on the Square recently unveiled its 57th season line-up.

May is Older Americans Month, a time to reaffirm commitments to serving the older adults in our communities.

This is an especially uncertain time for nonprofit organizations and, by extension, those they serve. Agencies face the potential loss of federal funding, increase in demand for services, and strained relationships with government partners. Among the most threatened are vulnerable populations including LGBTQ+ individuals.

This is an especially uncertain time for nonprofit organizations and, by extension, those they serve. Agencies face the potential loss of federal funding, increase in demand for services, and strained relationships with government partners. Among the most threatened are vulnerable populations including immigrants.

This is an especially uncertain time for nonprofit organizations and, by extension, those they serve. Agencies face the potential loss of federal funding, increase in demand for services, and strained relationships with government partners. Among the most threatened are vulnerable populations including people experiencing homelessness.