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January 11, 2023

Memphis Athletic Ministries in need of support after flooding

https://vimeo.com/787001155 Article written by Joyce PetersonΒ andΒ Lydian Kennin Find original article here. MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The call is going out for generous Memphians to save the day. Memphis Athletic Ministries (MAM), a faith-based non-profit that helps 2,000 kids and their families every year, needs help of its own right now.…
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December 13, 2022

Memphis non-profit gives families in need a holiday shopping spree

Article written by: Bria Jones Find original article here. A local non-profit organization spread some holiday cheer by giving away $20,000 to families in need during its annual holiday shopping spree event on Tuesday. A prayer circle kicked off the holiday shopping spree at the East Memphis Target. Constance Givens…
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August 23, 2022

Jonathan Torres to Join SCORE’s Seventh Cohort Of Complete Tennessee Leadership Institute

We are excited to announce that MAM President & CEO Jonathan Torres has been selected to join SCORE's seventh cohort of Complete Tennessee Leadership Institute. He joins an incredible team of leaders across the state of Tennessee in the year-long program aimed to equip individuals with strategies, tools, and knowledge…
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June 22, 2022

15-year-old hits the sweet spot through her small business with the help of Memphis Athletic Ministries

Article written by: Zaria Oates Find original article here. MAM helps students find their identity in Christ and purpose in the community through athletic and mentorship programs, encouraging students to chase their dreams. https://youtu.be/phbJBt09efg MEMPHIS, Tenn. β€” 15-year-old Ramiya Moore started her small business, Sugar Land Treats, when she was…
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April 8, 2022

Hundreds of Youth at MAM Receive New Shoes

Curious and excited kids hopped off the bus after school, as they arrived at the MAM Grizzlies Center to see a Coca-Cola truck filled with backpacks. More than 300 youth would receive these backpacks stuffed with brand new shoes and socks, snacks and groceries, and personal hygiene items. All of…
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November 15, 2021

Kevin Windsor Honored as Chief Financial Officer of the Year

We're excited to announce that Kevin Windsor, MAM chief financial officer, is one of three 2021 CFO of the Year honorees in the nonprofit sector. In its 12th year, the awards program created by the Memphis Business Journal seeks to honor financial professionals in Memphis and the Mid-South for outstanding…
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September 27, 2021

MAM featured as a WREG Community Changer

Article written by: Corie Ventura Find original article here. We believe good news belongs on TV and online. Our community changers series highlights organizations making a positive impact! This week, we met up with a group creating a safe and encouraging option for students after school. Friendship, coaching, growing and…
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July 20, 2021

Kids get time with Tigers football players, and receive restful gifts

Article written by: Steven Johnson Find original article here. For about 50 or so kids, July 17 will be a day they’ll remember for some time thanks to the University of Memphis football team. It was part inspiration, part sports, and part surprise. The children, all from the Memphis area,…
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June 14, 2021

Helicopter ball drop requires extraordinary prep work

Article written by: Tom Bailey Find original article here. At noon on July 17, a helicopter will carefully maneuver among multiple transmission lines that crisscross the driving range, hover 60 feet high, and drop up to 1,000 colorful golf balls toward 13 tiny holes that Vince Alfonso will have dug.…
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December 23, 2020

Video: Nonprofit steps in to bring families joy before Christmas

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