When she was 15, Marie’s mom left, leaving her in charge of her five younger siblings.
A couple of decades later, a 40-year-old Marie arrived at Advance Memphis. Focused on parenting, she had never completed her high school degree or worked a full-time job.
Our neighborhood is a national leader in bankruptcies, as our neighbors are regularly pressured into bad financial decisions. And a lack of financial literacy often leaves our neighbors fighting to survive crisis after crisis.
“Walking alongside people as they're trying to make a change, support a family, or build a better life has given me a different perspective on my own life.”
Read how the Holy Spirit has been at work in our midst this year, learn about our new staff members, and receive encouragement from longtime volunteer George White.
Get a sneak peek into the talents and inspiration of our Art for Jobs 2024 featured artists Dimitri Stevens, Hailey Roaten, and Rose Marr through their spotlight videos.
Read stories about Advance Memphis Distribution Clerk, Paula Jones, going above and beyond in her leadership. Learn more about efforts to expand financial literacy through Faith & Finances.
Hear from our Executive Director on the definition and value of stability; and learn more about some updates to our Work Life program and Employment Development efforts!
Start the New Year in prayer with us during our annual 12 Hours of Prayer event by committing to a time of prayer for our city and communities on February 1st from 7am- 7pm.
Read about the impact of long-term relationships in helping our neighbors in South Memphis establish greater economic stability. See how God worked in and through Advance Memphis in 2023!
Get an exclusive look into the talents of our Art for Jobs 2023 featured artists Carl Moore, Megan Grinder, and Alexis Miché through their spotlight videos.
Hear from our Executive Director on how love takes courage and hard work and the way that impacts Advance Memphis; and then celebrate with us as we announce a new warehouse partner and two new amazing staff members!
Join us September 26-28, 2023 for our 13th annual Art for Jobs! We are excited to bring you the first details about our annual art sale and fundraiser benefitting the programs at Advance Memphis.
There is much to celebrate with our students and staff as we kick off 2023! Hear about the revitalization of our community garden, an ongoing work opportunity with restoring stained glass windows in the Historic Clayborn Temple, opportunities to serve in our Mobility Mentoring program, and more.
Start the New Year in prayer with us during our annual 12 Hours of Prayer event by committing to a time of prayer for our city and communities on January 20th from 7am- 7pm.
Advance Memphis graduates, Donald Jenkins and Paula Jones, were recently featured in a PBS NewsHour special about what life looks like when you are banked vs. unbanked. We are grateful for this opportunity and hope you will share with family and friends!
This year, Slingshot Memphis reported that Advance Memphis created between $1.50 - $1.75 in estimated poverty-fighting benefits for each dollar spent. We are grateful for their partnership and the ways they are helping us do our work more effectively.
We are incredibly grateful for the way God has moved in and through Advance Memphis this year! Join us as we reflect on 2022 in our year end newsletter.
