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Kacky Walton has a conversation with Claire Rutkauskas, Director of Programs at Creative Aging Mid-South about an upcoming performance in their monthly Concert Series.

Kacky Walton talks with Courtney Oliver, Director of Special Events and Auditions at Playhouse on the Square.

Kacky Walton talks with Marcellus Harper, Executive Director of Collage Dance Collective and its Artistic Director Kevin Thomas. Collage Dance Collective was recently named, “a Southern Cultural Treasure” by South Arts and The Ford Foundation.

Discover new perspectives, immerse yourself in dance, and celebrate music during this busy spring weekend.

Do you feel rooted in Greater Memphis and wish you could do more to create impact here? Do you have ideas for how greater investment could help tackle our community’s needs or build its assets?

It’s amazing the impact one strategic charitable investment can have. In our annual Nonprofit Capacity Building grant round, the Community Foundation just awarded $15,000 to the nonprofit DeNeuville Learning Center to buy 30 laptop computers. That technology will empower women from diverse backgrounds and cultures to improve their lives through education and job readiness.

Nearly four years after the onset of COVID, you—like many Americans—may remain deeply concerned about our mental health crisis. During the pandemic, symptoms of anxiety and depression rose 25 percent, according to the World Health Organization. They remain significant—especially for people experiencing household job loss, young adults, and women.

We remember the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and reflect on the enduring legacy of the civil rights icon. it’s a great time to ask: How can I give to promote change in the same areas Dr. King gave his life for?

One of the last and most significant grants from the Community Foundation’s Mid-South COVID-19 Regional Response Fund was a million-dollar investment in creating a palliative care program at Regional One Health.

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.