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Bad school food meets its match!
Join us for a donors' evening with Tony Geraci, the new Memphis City Schools nutrition guru, who is changing the way our students eat. We'll screen the documentary, Cafeteria Man, on May 15 and give you a chance to talk to Tony.
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Navigator Society recognizes 42 professional advisors for their work in encouraging philanthropy in our community
Attorneys, accountants, and financial advisors play a vital behind-the-scenes role in our community's charitable giving.
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One donor's vision is helping Memphis young people learn skills for work and life
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April 2 is the deadline for 16 scholarships at the Community Foundation. Details and applications are available now.
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Great advice from Forbes: Open a donor-advised fund. We’re here to help you do it quickly and easily before year-end.
Make your charitable giving more fun next year by establishing a donor-advised fund at the Community Foundation.
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Community Foundation announces Community Partnership Fund grants to 24 nonprofit organizations
Nonprofit Capacity Building grants help organizations work more effectively and efficiently to serve our community
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Memphians are generous despite having less wealth than residents of many other cities
Religious faith is a significant motivation for many who make charitable gifts in our community.
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Community Foundation joins local leaders in encouraging public support of education reform efforts
Former NBA player and Treadwell High School graduate Elliot Perry credits a mentor with teaching him to believe in himself and to understand the value of education.
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National school nutrition guru to lead meal improvement for Memphis students
Tony Geraci, a member of First Lady Michelle Obama's "Let's Move" Initiative, is the new director of food service for Memphis City Schools.
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GiVE 365 awards nine grants totalling almost $50,000 to organizations helping individuals become self-sufficient
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Blues Foundation plans Hall of Fame to highlight three decades of the industry's best
Downtown attraction will showcase more than 300 blues artists, authors, and industry figures.
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GiVE 365 surpasses goal as members vote on next grant recipients
GiVE 365 has reached its goal of 200 new members and met the requirements for a $20,000 matching gift from philanthropist Sylvia Goldsmith Marks.
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GrowMemphis improves access to nutritious food, while strengthening relationships within communities
Nonprofit marks its fifth anniversary on Oct. 15.
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Young nonprofit finds success supporting local restaurants, reducing waste
The Community Foundation was among the first at the table in 2008 when Margot McNeeley pitched her idea for Project Green Fork -- a nonprofit that would help restaurants reduce their environmental impact. Three years later, Project Green Fork is thriving.
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"Guerrilla" giving attracts creative individuals who combine their gifts for greater results
The Commercial Appeal highlights GiVE 365, which allows philanthropists to pool their donations for greater results.
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Brooks Museum creates app
Keep up with the latest from the Brooks Museum of Art with the museum's new mobile app.
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Ned and Karen Canty: opera, animals and GiVE 365
Ned and Karen Canty moved to Memphis for Ned's new job with Opera Memphis.
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