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The holiday season can be a rollercoaster, impacting both our physical and mental well-being. Statistics reveal a spike in depression, anxiety, and substance misuse during this time. If you or someone you care about is navigating a mental health crisis or dealing with substance issues during the winter holidays, you're not alone.

Enter the new year with a resolution that truly matters – create your will.

Tis the season for giving and we are all on the hunt for great holiday gift ideas! Many local nonprofits offer ways to shop for good.

As we approach year-end, the Community Foundation is often asked about making charitable gifts with QCDs, or qualified charitable distributions.

December 1 is World AIDS Day, a time to reflect on the ongoing fight against HIV and AIDS. In Memphis, local statistics underscore the need for essential services and care. Our city has one of the highest rates of HIV transmission in the country, with a disproportionate impact on minority communities.

One of my most enjoyable moments at the Community Foundation was watching a Sotheby's auction featuring a flawless 10-carat diamond. As bids soared past half a million dollars, we eagerly anticipated the outcome. The proceeds from this sale were directed into a fund at the Community Foundation for the donor to allocate to their chosen nonprofits, benefiting local youth development and social justice initiatives.

October 28 is National Immigrants Day. We acknowledge the local nonprofits including Advocates for Immigrant Rights that help immigrants assimilate into the U.S. and into Greater Memphis.

August 17 is National Nonprofit Day! Did you know that the Community Foundation offers a free database of Mid-South nonprofit organizations? LIVEGIVEmidsouth.org includes profiles of 480 area nonprofits and counting.

The U.S. has seen major trends in philanthropy since our founding, and a notable one is Giving as Social Reform, or to solve social problems. This kind of giving became more prevalent in the 20th century, and it continues in many powerful forms.

National Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off annually on Sept. 15. With Greater Memphis's Latinx population growth, there’s been a growth in nonprofits uniquely positioned to promote wider representation and address the needs of the Latino/Hispanic community.