November 13, 2014
Faith Forum, My Fox Memphis, features MAM
October 2015 - Randy Odom, MAM Chief Operating Officer, talks with Ephie Johnson on Channel 13's Faith Forum. FOX13 News, WHBQ FOX 13
October 28, 2014
MAM recognized as an organization that really helps Memphis youth
WREG Channel 3 6:00 News, October 24, 2014 Attacking Memphis teen violence with money MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It seems like every other day we hear of another big fight. Teens and young adults duking it out, even hurting innocent people. The mayor says he’s got money to help in a fight…
October 15, 2014
Youth gather to discuss community violence
The Daily News, Daily Digest, October 8, 2014 Teen representatives from several area organizations have partnered to host a series of forums for teens to discuss proactive steps to curbing youth violence. The OUR Voice Youth Empowerment Forums, which began Tuesday, Oct. 7, are open exclusively to middle and high…
October 15, 2014
Memphis youth voices concerns for community
WMC Channel 5 10:00 News, October 7, 2014 Mob attacks and other recent youth violence put Memphis in the national spotlight. Young people themselves pledged Tuesday night to combat it in the first of four meet ups in a series of young empowerment forums. At one point, all adults were…
September 29, 2014
Time for adults to pay more attention to the nonviolent 99%
Commercial Appeal, Sunday, September 28, 2014, David Waters, Columnist Youth violence. Is it the biggest problem in Memphis? Or is it the most overreported and overwrought? Both of the above? In a typical year, more than half of those arrested for committing violent crimes in Shelby County are ages 15-24. On the other hand,…
September 19, 2014
Burglary temporarily closes Memphis Athletic Ministries
Channel 5 WMC-TV 10:00 News, September 16, 2014 MEMPHIS, TN - (WMC) - Sometime during the past weekend, the Memphis Athletic Ministries at 2146 Ball Road was targeted for a break-in. Randy Odom, Chief Operating Officer for the youth mentor program, said that thieves stole televisions, video games and other items…
September 18, 2014
Seeking Long-term Outcomes
Memphis Athletic Ministries builds ‘holistic person’ The Daily News, September 17, 2014, By Don Wade American Way Middle School eighth-grader Mya Woods, right, helps Knight Road Elementary third-grader Cordell Bailey with a math assignment at the MAM Academic Program.(Daily News/Andrew J. Breig) Long-term outcomes, such as improved high school graduation…
August 28, 2014
Teaching Jesus through birdhouses and toolboxes
The Commercial Appeal, Bartlett/Cordova Weekly, August 28, 2014 The birdhouses are complete! Front Row: Kevin Martinez, 2nd grade, Knight Road Elementary, Lonnie Collins, 5th grade, Knight Road Elementary, Daiwun Jordan, 4th grade, Knight Road Elementary, Braylon Vester, 4th grade, Goodlett ElementarySecond Row: Aaron Strickland, volunteer, Tim Blaylock, MAM staff, and…
August 27, 2014
Giving back in the Alcy Ball Community
WMC Channel 5 4:00 News, July 16, 2014 MAM partners with SOS to teach teens home repair skills and more importantly, giving back to their own community.
August 27, 2014
MAM helps youth stay away from gangs
WREG Channel 3 6:00 News, June 26, 2014 Randy Odom, our chief operations officer, states that MAM and other youth organizations give our urban youth a reason NOT to become involved in gangs.
