Recent grants

(an initiative of the Black Clergy Collaborative of Memphis and the Memphis Public Interest Law Center) | Addressing the housing crisis in Memphis by focusing on tenant organizing, eviction court monitoring, and public housing policy

Transforming our local criminal justice system, focusing on bail reform, legal accountability, and pretrial justice

Addressing the root causes of inequality, focusing on housing, public safety, and transit equity.

Working to change harmful police practices by making enforcement more transparent and helping residents understand their rights.

Using theater to help people share their stories, connect with each other, and build trust in communities affected by violence and loss

Helping teens and young adults stay out of the justice system by building trust in high-risk neighbourhoods, stepping in to stop conflict, and connecting residents to healing and support.

Training local residents to talk with neighbors about safety, listen to concerns, and lead projects that make their communities safer

Bringing people and organizations together to support alternatives to youth incarceration and invest in community-based responses like crisis teams and reentry programs

Defending immigrants’ rights and dignity through legal representation and advocacy, especially for those most marginalized and at risk

Mentoring girls as creative leaders through arts experiences that build confidence, voice, and opportunity wherever they live

Welcoming and supporting refugees and immigrants by offering practical help, advocacy, and a path toward safety and belonging

Teaching boxing and life skills to youth, keeping them off the streets while building self-control, confidence, and goal-driven futures

Training and supporting leaders and organizations with tools that strengthen communities, deepen impact, and expand opportunity

Preventing domestic violence and related crimes by advocating for survivors and expanding equal access to justice and vital services

Serving neighbors across West Tennessee with compassionate help that promotes dignity, stability, and self-sufficiency

Providing compassionate reproductive health care, education, and advocacy so people can make informed decisions with dignity

Inspiring the growth of ballet in Memphis through training, performance, and access that helps dancers thrive with confidence and joy

Enriching Mid-South seniors with arts experiences that build wellness, connection, and purpose, so people feel alive and seen

Providing temporary housing and compassionate support for women and children experiencing homelessness, welcoming guests with dignity and care

Supporting Fayette County neighbors facing homelessness or violence with solutions that restore safety, stability, and self-sufficiency from crisis

Building financial security in the Memphis area through coaching, resources, and support that helps families move forward

Inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold through mentorship and programs that expand opportunity in Memphis

Creating opportunities for family self-sufficiency through housing, support services, and pathways to stability

Empowering women to overcome addiction through compassionate recovery support, community, and a path to lasting freedom

Cultivating young leaders in Memphis while preventing violence through mentorship, education, and community-driven support

Advancing human dignity through culture, arts, and storytelling inspired by the 1968 Sanitation Workers’ Strike

Supporting people facing homelessness by connecting them to the resources and relationships needed to move toward stability and home

Supporting single mothers with financial help and community care, easing stressors so families can build stability and succeed

Supporting families impacted by incarceration with resources, mental health support, and advocacy that supports stability and hope

Advancing self-reliance by strengthening citizens and businesses in Orange Mound and the surrounding community

Strengthening North Memphis by improving economic health through community, workforce, and family development that builds stability

Connecting and advocating for Latinos in Greater Memphis through collaboration and support that advances health, education, and justice

Preventing diabetes and obesity through healthcare and research that helps communities build healthier habits and longer lives

Providing emergency assistance for LGBTQ+ victims of crime, helping survivors find safety, support, and the strength to heal

Advocating for Memphians in need through excellent civil legal services that protect rights, strengthen families, and promote fairness

Serving children who are victims of sexual and physical abuse through prevention education and intervention in Memphis

Empowering working families for democratic participation through civic education and community-led policy, building power for all

Organizing Memphis renters to build collective power and win safe, stable, affordable housing for all tenants

Providing safe emergency shelter and housing for underserved women and children across the Mid-South, so healing can begin

Defending immigrant families through free and low-cost legal services and advocacy, so people can live and work with safety and dignity

Reporting on poverty, power, and policy through justice-driven journalism that uplifts lived experiences and strengthens accountability

Welcoming culturally diverse families in Memphis with practical support and community so they feel safe, seen, and loved

Building community potential through education, job training, and life-skills development, offering support and service for all

Empowering LGBTQ+ people in the Mid-South through connection, education, and advocacy, so everyone can live openly, safely, and with pride

Building diverse community through chamber music education, youth development, and performance—nurturing talent, joy, and belonging

Mentoring Memphis youth ages 9–18 with guidance and accountability, helping them make wise choices and step into hopeful futures

Empowering refugees and immigrants in Memphis through programs that support education, employment, and belonging as families rebuild new lives

Advancing equity in Memphis and Shelby County by providing education and programs that help people build stronger futures

Educating and training students through Christ-centered learning that builds self-governing leaders, strong character, and bright futures

Providing diapers and baby essentials to Memphis families in need, easing stress and helping parents care for children with dignity

Building coordinated political, civic, and economic power to drive equitable policy change across Tennessee communities

Protecting and empowering Memphis immigrant and Latinx communities through advocacy and support so families live with safety, dignity, and belonging

Preserving Vietnamese heritage in West Tennessee by celebrating culture, supporting families, and helping youth carry traditions forward

Empowering women and families in Shelby County with education, advocacy, and resources that promote safety, healing, and hope

Providing pro bono nonprofit consulting services

Providing educational programs and support for nonprofit leaders

Creating a statewide economic impact study

Addressing food insecurity through the MemphisCares initiative

Engaging adolescents in fun, interactive discussions that promote healthy and informed decision-making

Bringing the same world-class curriculum that is taught in the Conservatory to students in largely underserved communities

Expanding free year-round arts training for teens, building skills that open pathways to college, scholarships, and arts careers

Providing free after-school tutoring to strengthen students’ reading and math skills through skilled educators and volunteers

Strengthening Mindful Monday programming to help South Memphis youth build resilience and lifelong emotional skills

Empowering students through college readiness, career exploration, and leadership programs building life skills

Helping break cycles of poverty by providing financial education and goal-setting to students in 38126, inspiring local learning

Offering culturally rich summer camps for young Latino children, fostering early learning, social-emotional growth, and heritage

Empowering youth through performing arts, building leadership, life skills, and inspiring positive change in communities