Greater Giving Moment
Julia McDonald from the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis shares how to give smarter and do more good for your causes and your community.
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High school seniors throughout our region are making decisions about what colleges they’ll attend, and often the right scholarship opportunities play a big part in helping figure out the school that makes the most sense for them and their families. At the Community Foundation, we’re grateful that so many donors chose to create scholarship funds to honor a different person, profession, school, or educational goal. -
The Community Foundation’s recent Responsive Grants program awarded nearly $1 million dollars total in unrestricted funds to 46 agencies who—along with their clients—are facing unprecedented pressures. One of those grants supports Advocates for Immigrant Rights, known as AIR—a nonprofit law firm providing guidance and representation to clients navigating an increasingly complex immigration system.
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During Black History Month, we’re reminded that art is one of the most powerful ways to understand history—not just as something that happened, but as something lived, questioned, and shaped in real time. Black artists have long used creative expression to document injustice, celebrate identity, and respond to moments that redefine our nation. -
January 28 is National Data Privacy Day—a reminder that protecting your personal information is essential to protecting your finances. -
As we look toward the future and continue addressing challenges around food access and connection, nourishing our neighborhoods is more important than ever. -
As we reflect on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we remember his fight against systemic racism, poverty, and inequality. Dr. King’s vision of economic justice remains as relevant today as it was during his lifetime. -
This year, it was clear to us that business as usual was not an option. Across Memphis, nonprofits were navigating deep funding disruptions, rising costs, and growing community needs, all at the same time. The Community Foundation reacted by launching Responsive Grants, designed to help organizations continue essential services, sustain core operations, and remain steady during a season of uncertainty.
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Kacky Walton spoke with Michael Phillips, executive director of Su Casa Family Ministries, about the organization’s upcoming "Latin Dance Marathon" fundraiser, set for Saturday, February 28, at Street Ministries. -
On the Lorraine Motel balcony when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated, the late Rev. Jesse Jackson made regular visits to Memphis.
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Kacky Walton spoke with Jan Davis of the Memphis Botanic Garden about a call for local artists to submit exhibit proposals for the 2026–2027 season. -
Rev. James Lawson Jr.’s memoir, "Nonviolent: A Memoir of Resistance, Agitation, and Love," explores his role in the Civil Rights Movement and his philosophy of nonviolent direct action. Co-author Emily Yellin discusses his legacy ahead of a February 20 event at the National Civil Rights Museum. -
Featured: Stax Music Academy presents A Century of Soul: Facing Our History; Collage Dance takes the stage with Rise -
The IRIS Collective concert season continues Saturday, February 21, at 7:30 p.m. at The Green Room at Crosstown Arts with "It Feels Like a Dream," featuring Eunbi Kim and IRIS musicians. -
Kacky Walton talked with Dr. Dawson Hull, Pastor of Worship Arts at Germantown Baptist Church, about the next performance in their Masterpiece Concert Series, which invites the audience to step into a world where music tells the story.
