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April Eliason

In The News
June 20, 2012

Summer Splash

 THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL Wednesday. June 20, 2012 | Memphis, TN | Front Page  Summer Splash After months of warm weather, season officially starts to sizzle   Jim Weber/The Commercial Appeal  SULTRY SPRING ALMOST STOLE THE SHOW  Sure, there have been plenty of pool-worthy afternoons this year, but today marks the first…
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June 7, 2012

Samaritan’s Feet Event

MAM youth from the MAM Leawood Center participated in this year’s Samaritan’s Feet event sponsored by the Lipscomb and Pitts Breakfast Club.    Two NFL football stars giving back in Memphis June 7, 2012 - MEMPHIS, TN (WMC-TV) – Two celebrated NFL stars are in Memphis right now, providing brand new…
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June 3, 2012

Volunteer Mid-South Pays Tribute

THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL Sunday, June 3, 2012 | Memphis, TN | Local News/My Life  Volunteer Mid-South pays tribute to spirit shown by top givers By Sandra D. Palazolo Special to My Life  Volunteer Mid-South recently honored the area's top volunteers at the 36th annual Spirit of Giving Awards Volunteer Recognition Luncheon…
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April 14, 2012

Ex-cheerleader Coaches Young Ones

 THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL Saturday, April 14, 2012 | Memphis, TN | My Life/All Sections Something good in Memphis Ex-cheerleader coaches young ones By James Seacat, Special to My Life Kelli Eason, MAM volunteer and cheerleader coach (second from left) is joined by Danielle Gulledge; M'Hogany Richmond; Kenyatta Thomas, MAM worker…
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February 29, 2012

Glamour in Red, White

 THE COMMMERCIAL APPEAL Wednesday, February 29, 2012 | Memphis, TN | My Life/Greater Memphis Glamour in red, white Annual Girls Inc. ball emphasizes importance of strong, loving male figures in young women's lives By  Renee Malone Special to My Life      As long as Girls Inc. has had a presence in…
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February 9, 2012

Girls Inc.’s fifth Annual Red & White Ball

Dads and daughters set for unforgettable Girls Inc.’s fifth Annual Red & White Ball by Shawn Pachucki Special to the Tri-State Defender Long-committed to enriching lives, Girls Incorporated of Memphis provides a safe, fun and educational environment for girls ages six to 18. Each year, the organization dedicates one very…
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January 25, 2012

Children write notes of appreciation to MAM

 THE COMMMERCIAL APPEAL Wednesday, January 25, 2012 | Memphis, TN | LOCAL NEWS My Life/Greater Memphis Children write notes of appreciation to MAM, Dream Academy mentors Children at Memphis Athletic Ministries and the U.S. Dream Academy share the letters they have written in appreciation of their mentors. Antonio Caradine (left), Davonte…
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January 18, 2012

Memphis Athletic Ministries Basketball Classic

THE COMMMERCIAL APPEAL Wednesday, January 18, 2012 | Memphis, TN | LOCAL NEWS My Life   Memphis Athletic Ministries Basketball Classic A Memphis tradition At-risk, urban youths benefit from tourney proceeds By Anne Chambers Special to My Life                                                                                                 In its 19th year, the Memphis Athletic Ministries Basketball Classic, the…
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December 17, 2011

Grants Go to 24 Groups

THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL Saturday, December 17,2011 | Memphis, TN | Business Grants go to 24 groups The Community Foundation of Greater Memphis awarded nearly $330,000 in grants to 24 nonprofit agencies Friday. Most of the grants were given through the Nonprofit Capacity Building program, which earmarks funds for internal improvements like…