Stories & Impact
Learn more about the philanthropic hub that connects capital with the solutions that make our community thrive.
Featured News & Stories
New Community Solutions grants build long-term public safety
Our president Bob Fockler shares his perspective on public safety, collaboration, and community solutions in The Commercial Appeal.
Community Foundation Awards Nearly $1 Million in Responsive Grants
New funding stream provides flexible support to 46 nonprofits serving communities in crisis.
Advocating for Renters
Attorney Jamie Johnson launched the Memphis Public Interest Law Center and Housing Justice Project to defend renters and push for stronger housing security.
Featured Greater Giving Moment
Resilience and Renewal at Historic Clayborn Temple
Learn how Historic Clayborn Temple continues its work in economic empowerment and youth leadership while rebuilding after the 2025 sanctuary fire.
Protecting What Lies Beneath: Safeguarding Memphis’s Drinking Water
During Groundwater Awareness Week, learn how Protect Our Aquifer works to safeguard Memphis’s drinking water for generations to come.
Facing Our History to Heal Our Community: The Lynching Sites Project
The Lynching Sites Project of Memphis honors victims of racial terror, memorializes 35 lives lost, and fosters truth, healing, and justice.
Featured Giving Strategies
Worth a look: Charitable gifts of real estate
Real estate gifts are rare but powerful. Learn how appreciated property can fund philanthropy tax-efficiently as wealth shifts to new generations.
Sudden life changes: Charitable giving can help clients get through it
When clients face illness, loss, divorce, or retirement, charitable planning can re-anchor decisions in values—offering clarity, tax advantages, and lasting impact.
Protecting your Wealth, Data and Peace of Mind
Vigilance, layered security, and asking for help are key defenses against cyber threats. Get takeaways from our recent event with Legacy Wealth Management.