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Community InvolvementIn The NewsService Projects
July 24, 2018

Making a mark on Uptown: Memphis’ youth and organizations paint mural at Greenlaw Center

The Commercial Appeal, July 11, 2018 By Raven Copeland PHOTOS BY BRAD VEST/THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL Children and volunteers gathered on a basketball court under the beaming sun Wednesday to paint their pride for Uptown. The City of Memphis and Shelby County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) partnered with ALSAC/St. Jude, Clean Memphis…
Community InvolvementIn The News
May 30, 2018

The kids are alright

High Ground News, May 17, 2018, by Cole Bradley Students and volunteers interact on the basketball court during MAM's end of the year celebration inside MAM Greenlaw. Facing serious concerns like drugs, gangs, and crime, communities often call for more youth programming to keep kids safe and productive. In Uptown, a…
Volunteers
November 17, 2016

Volunteer Spotlight: Felicia Crayton

Volunteer’s Name:  Felicia Crayton Daytime occupation:  Executive Administrator Assistant for NAPA Memphis DC Volunteer Position and MAM Location:  Wellness and Fitness Instructor for MAM Greenlaw How long have you been volunteering with MAM?  Three months Do you have a favorite memory from volunteering?  Yes, the elementary students invited me to…
Volunteers
August 25, 2016

Volunteer Spotlight: Aaron

  Pictured above is the first group of kids that Aaron (pictured in the middle wearing blue jeans) took skating in 2006.   Volunteer’s Name: Aaron Shafer Daytime occupation: Senior Analytical Development Scientist, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Volunteer Position and MAM Location: Skateboarding volunteer, MAM Greenlaw Why did you decide to start…
Volunteers
June 16, 2016

Volunteer Spotlight: Sarah Kiriacon

Volunteer’s Name: Sarah Kiriacon Daytime occupation: Graduate Student at the U of M Volunteer Position and MAM Location:  I help with homework and hang out at the Greenlaw Gym. Why did you decide to start Volunteering with MAM? I had been with my church a few times to play Dodgeball…
Meet a MAM Kid
May 9, 2016

Meet a #MAMkid – Deja

Deja is in the 9th grade at Manasas High School, and has been attending MAM Greenlaw for the last two years.  While at MAM, she loves being around Mrs. April, playing Phase 10 and learning Bible scriptures. When describing her admiration of Mrs. April, Deja said she is “basically like…