Channel 24, Local Memphis News, July 11, 2018 MEMPHIS, Tenn. (localmemphis.com) - In uptown Memphis Wednesday, dozens of people came together to paint a mural on the basketball court of Memphis Athletic Ministries. Volunteers from St. Jude, Clean Memphis, and MAM's staff and youth worked with the city of Memphis and the…
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…
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…
May 30, 2018
MAM Mini Ramp Skate Jam at MAM Greenlaw
https://www.facebook.com/HighGroundNews/videos/2390123104551973/ May 12, 2018, High Ground News
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…
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…
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…
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…
November 13, 2014
Memphis Kids Clean Up Graffiti
Local Memphis Channel 24 News, October 28, 2014 Some of our MAM Greenlaw youth are learning that actions have consequences and the value of making things right.
May 21, 2014
MAM boys attend RE-FUEL Men’s Spiritual Conference
Commercial Appeal, Cordova Weekly, April 24, 2014 In one of the photos below is Jarvis Freeman, youth coordinator at MAM Greenlaw, with three MAM boys attending the Re:Fuel Men’s Conference at Hope Church. The young men participated in a worshipful experience with other Christian men from all walks of life.…