Q2 2019 Newsletter

July 7, 2019 By Donna Nash Comments are Off

Celebrate with us our 20 years of bringing hope to urban community.

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The mission of Advance Memphis is to empower adults in South Memphis to break cycles of unemployment, establish economic stability, reconcile relationships, and restore dignity through knowledge, resources, and skills by the power of Jesus Christ.

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We are very thankful to have F&F Construction and Patriot Bank as our Presenting Sponsors of Art for Jobs. Mark you calendars for Sept. 26th #AdvanceMemphis #ArtforJobs #MemphisArt

GOOD NEWS FRIDAY!!! We are so excited for our Faith & Finances graduates who completed their 12-week financial literacy course! They learned to track income and expenses, develop a budget, prepare for emergencies, avoid debt, and more. Our graduates are now eligible to open a matched savings account as they save for an asset. Congratulations to our Faith & Finances Graduates! #AdvanceMemphis #HopeForUrbanCommunity #MemphisJobs

GOOD NEWS FRIDAY!!! We are so proud of the hard work of our Work Life Graduates who now work for Advance Memphis Staffing! This week Patricia and Nathan met with Zach Wilkinson of C&D Plastics to receive training with our business customer, If I Had a Hammer, and their "Big Inch" trays. Our team has been working diligently to produce 500 sets of blocks, markers and trays. This work is being performed in our warehouse! #advancememphis #memphisjobs #hopeforurbancommunity

Art for Jobs is just a few weeks away! Did you know there’s an @artforjobs Instagram where all the amazing art is posted? Follow today! #artforacause #memphisartists

GOOD NEWS FRIDAY!!! We want to o-FISH-ally thank everyone who attended our Community Feast Fish Fry today! We are so grateful to have such amazing neighbors, graduates, volunteers and community partners. Thank you for taking time to fellowship with us! A big shoutout to First Evangelical Church for partnering with us in this event. #AdvanceMemphis #HopeForUrbanCommunity #MemphisJobs

Zach Wilkinson’s vast variety of volunteering since 2008, adds value to Advance Memphis. A few months ago while serving as a meal provider, Zach updated us on his work at C&D Plastics. Zach trained some of our staff and graduates to use a table router to fabricate materials for our outsourcing customer, If I Had a Hammer. Zach, through lending his unique expertise and training, increased work opportunities for our neighbors in our warehouse. C&D Plastics is now a staffing customer as well! We are so grateful for volunteers! While we have many ongoing opportunities, we are always looking for individuals like Zach, to contribute their unique skills to fulfilling the mission of Advance Memphis.

MEREDITH OLINGER: Art for Jobs Featured Artist employs mixed media and color to reveal the joy of life. We are so thankful to have her! #memphisartists #mereditholinger #artforjobs

GOOD NEWS FRIDAY!!! September 26th is just around the corner. That's good news because our office is buzzing with volunteers preparing for the event. We can't wait to share this event with you! For now, be watching your mailbox for the invitation! We are so thankful for the Art for Jobs Committee and the other team members that work so diligently for months preparing to make the evening great! #advancememphis #artforjobs #hopeforurbancommunity

GOOD NEWS FRIDAY!!! We want to o-FISH-ally thank everyone who attended our Community Feast Fish Fry today! We are so grateful to have such amazing neighbors, graduates, volunteers and community partners. Thank you for taking time to fellowship with us! A big shoutout to First Evangelical Church for partnering with us in this event. #AdvanceMemphis #HopeForUrbanCommunity #MemphisJobs

GOOD NEWS FRIDAY!!! This spring and summer semester we had the pleasure of working with three amazing interns, Shayan Khan, Allison Rowell and Matthew Stuart. Their focuses were asset mapping for the 38126 & 38106 zip codes, strengthening our matched savings accounts program and researching the impacts of improved housing development on neighborhood stability. They have been amazing members of the Advance Memphis team and we are so grateful for their hard work and commitment!

BRENDA JOYSMITH: Art for Jobs Featured Artist captures the human spirit in her pieces. We are so thankful to have her! #brendajoysmith #memphisartists #artforjobs

Volunteer Spotlight: Lane Patikas, our board member and Art for Jobs chairwoman. Lane has been contributing her time and talents to seeing neighborhood revitalization in South Memphis since 2009 and we are so grateful for her love for our neighbors, her passion to see neighbors reach their goals, and her sweet sense of humor. You can serve alongside Lane by signing up to volunteer at Art for Jobs on Sept. 26, or inquiring about other ways to get involved.

For more than 10 years, WM Barr has been not only a staffing customer but an advocate for our neighbors. Thank you WM Barr for your dedication to Advance Memphis. One of our neighbors worked in a temp position, moved to permanent, then mail room clerk to now, office coordinator. Shirley French manages the label room where our Advance Memphis Staffing employees begin at WM Barr. Her heart for our graduates shines as she provides another layer of care for them. The relationship of respect has been built throughout the years with professionalism and patience.

LAUNCH HIGHLIGHT: Russell Jackson graduated from the LAUNCH class at Advance Memphis in May 2019. He and his wife, Barbara, own Elvis Presley Laundromat at 1432 Elvis Presley Blvd. They concentrate on providing excellent customer service, which includes wash, dry, and fold services. They also have a new industrial machine available for larger items like comforters.

MEGAN HURDLE: Art for Jobs Featured Artist draws inspiration from nature in her pieces this year. So thankful to have her! #meganhurdleart #memphisartists #artforjobs

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901.543.8525

769 Vance, Memphis, TN 38126

PO Box 2201, Memphis, TN 38101

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