November 13, 2024
MAM Christmas Store: A Tradition of Joy, Giving, and Dignity
The holiday season brings with it the spirit of giving, family, and hope. For Memphis Athletic Ministries (MAM), this season also means hosting our annual MAM Christmas Store, an event dedicated to supporting our families and bringing the true spirit of Christmas to life. Held on December 5th this year,…
November 5, 2024
An Unforgettable Night with MAM: A Surprise Gift & Basketball Clinic with Team Morant!
On Friday, October 25th, 100 MAM kids gathered for a night they’ll never forget! Thanks to the generosity of Nike, Foot Locker, and Team Morant, these young athletes got to experience a truly special gift: Ja Morant's new Ja 2 shoes, along with a jersey, shorts, socks, a backpack, and…
Memphis Athletic Ministries (MAM) is proud to announce a new partnership with Memphis Allies, a transformative initiative launched by Youth Villages. This partnership is a critical step in addressing the rising violence in Memphis neighborhoods, where homicides have surged by 81% since 2019. At the forefront of this new collaboration…
October 16, 2024
Developing Leaders On and Off the Court
Memphis Athletic Ministries (MAM) hosted a Fall Break Camp for students in grades K-8, offering four days of fun, learning, and skill-building at the MAM Grizzlies Center. From Monday, October 7th, to Thursday, October 10th, over 60 campers enjoyed full days of engaging activities centered around financial literacy and basketball…
Article written by: Steffen Reals Find original article here. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Children in Arkansas and Mississippi are amongst the nation's most underprivileged, with Tennessee kids not far behind, according to a new study by WalletHub. As a response, Memphis organizations are working to support Mid-South kids. “ a…
July 31, 2024
MAM 25: Celebrating the Past & Casting Vision
Celebrating the Past MAM was founded in 1998 to provide the youth of Memphis a safe, controlled environment to play sports. Initially, there were sports camps and sports-related activities, and then community-wide leagues were started. Through this, MAM saw the need for more holistic programming. In 2003, MAM opened its…
July 16, 2024
MAM 25: TeeAnna
As Memphis Athletic Ministries (MAM) marks its 25th anniversary, we are honored to share 25 stories that highlight the incredible impact MAM has had on the community. One of these stories features TeeAnna, a 10th-grade student who has been part of the MAM family for about four years. TeeAnna’s story…
July 1, 2024
MAM 25: Ben Brock
As Memphis Athletic Ministries (MAM) celebrates its 25th anniversary, we are excited to share 25 stories of impact from our community. One of these stories highlights Ben Brock, a dedicated mentor in our high school mentoring program. Born in Louisville, KY, Ben was raised in Alexandria, VA, and Jackson, MS.…
June 17, 2024
MAM 25: Angelica Yancey
https://vimeo.com/825564555/ This year Memphis Athletic Ministries celebrates 25 years of coaching, growing, and leading the youth of Memphis. Will you team up with MAM and give $25 for 25? Click the image below to become a MAM MVP today! MAM MVPs are partners who support our mission through their monthly…
