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August 23, 2023

MAM 25: Lazarria

For a quarter of a century, Memphis Athletic Ministries (MAM) has provided a safe and nurturing environment for thousands of youth. We have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of sports, as our youth have learned valuable lessons such as teamwork, discipline and perseverance. But our ministry goes beyond the game,…
MAM 25Success Stories
August 7, 2023

MAM 25: Ahdai Paige

https://vimeo.com/822091906?share=copy 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…
MAM Miscellaneous
July 24, 2023

MAM Summer Academy Helps to Prevent Summer Slide

Summer is a critical time for children, and the absence of structured activities and resources can significantly impact their growth and development. In underserved communities, where access to educational and recreational opportunities may be limited, low-cost youth summer programming becomes a lifeline.  MAM Summer Academy was created as an outreach…
MAM Miscellaneous
April 27, 2023

Celebrating 25 Years

When MAM was founded in 1998, most youth in the inner city had no place to go and no programs to play organized sports in a safe, controlled environment with adult mentors. Community centers were overtaken by adults and, in some instances, controlled by gangs. Many empty recreation facilities and…
Events
March 30, 2023

Spring Break College Tour

Youth attended five colleges across the South. While most youth went on a vacation or spent time relaxing at home over spring break, thirty-one youth loaded a bus to visit multiple colleges across the South. Within this group were high school students from MAM and Refugee Empowerment Program (REP). The…
Partners
January 19, 2023

MAM Grieves Alongside Harvest Church

As many of you know, the Memphis faith community experienced an immeasurable loss this week. Harvest Church, a close MAM partner, tragically lost four of its leaders in a plane crash in Texas, several of which were close friends and colleagues of our staff.  It is hard to find the…