Julia McDonald

Art is more than expression—it’s a tool for transformation.

In Memphis neighborhoods affected by violence, Heal 901 is meeting young people where they are, and helping guide them toward where they can go.

In Memphis, safety is being reimagined—not through more policing, but through community power.

This month, the Community Foundation will once again support local efforts to responsibly control our local pitbull and pitbull mix breed dog population. And it’s happening because of the forethought one of animal lover: Margarette Sather.

Individual givers can adopt the principles of trust-based philanthropy. It is about developing more equitable relationships with nonprofits, trusting them to be the experts in how to fulfill their work and eliminating burdensome application and reporting hoops.

Memphis and the Mid-South are full of people who care—about their neighbors, their community, and our future. At the Community Foundation, our vision is to be a hub that connects generosity with the solutions that help our region thrive. Through segments like the Greater Giving Moment, we share ways to give more intentionally, highlight nonprofits and initiatives, and keep you informed about opportunities to make an impact.

In today’s rapidly changing media landscape, local journalism is under real strain. Newsrooms have shrunk, advertising revenue has declined, and communities across the country are losing trusted sources of in-depth reporting. Yet strong local journalism is essential to a healthy democracy.

Historic Clayborn Temple is a sacred Memphis landmark for whom we manage a fund at our foundation and a recent recipient of a Responsive Grant providing unrestricted operating support during unprecedented challenges.

During National Groundwater Awareness Week, we’re highlighting the vital work of Protect Our Aquifer, for whom we manage a fund at the Community Foundation.

We’re spotlighting an important community effort for whom we manage a fund at the Community Foundation — the Lynching Sites Project of Memphis. This organization is committed to uncovering and telling the whole, accurate history of racial terror lynchings in Shelby County — believing that only through truth can healing and justice begin.