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…
May 6, 2024
MAM 25: 901 Fund
As Memphis Athletic Ministries (MAM) commemorates its 25th anniversary, we are honored to share 25 stories of impact, showcasing the incredible ways in which this youth ministry has touched lives and made a difference in the community. Among these stories is the partnership between MAM and the 901 Fund, an…
March 27, 2024
MAM 25: Compass Community Schools
As Memphis Athletic Ministries (MAM) celebrates its 25th year of ministry, we are honored to share 25 stories of impact, from current students, alumni, parents, coaches, volunteers, donors, and community partners. Among these stories is one of our new school partnerships, Compass Community Schools. MAM established a partnership with Compass…
March 19, 2024
Memphis Athletic Ministries, Sissy’s Log Cabin, and Memphis Grizzlies Take Mentorship to the Court For Youth Event
Memphis Athletic Ministries (MAM) and Sissy’s Log Cabin, the Official Jeweler of the Memphis Grizzlies and FedExForum, teamed up to host a mentorship event on Thursday, where 39 students joined Memphis Grizzlies players Santi Aldama and Trey Jemison on the FedExForum court for interactive games. The initiative demonstrated the…
Article written by: Jonathan Torres, MAM President & CEO and Teshanda Middleton, CEO of Communities in Schools of Memphis Find original article here. Human trauma works a lot like old clothes. They’re passed down easily and bear outward stains that, while visible, have origins that are hard to remember.…
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…
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…
December 9, 2022
Memphis Athletic Ministries (MAM) & Partners Brightening the Holidays with Shopping Spree for Families of 120 Local Youth
With the season of giving and goodwill upon us, Memphis Athletic Ministries (MAM) is preparing for a very special holiday tradition. MAM is treating families of over 120 youth with a shopping spree on Tuesday, December 6, to help them make this an unforgettable Christmas. The annual holiday event is…
December 2, 2022
MAM to attend Georgetown University’s New Strategies Symposium
Memphis Athletic Ministries (MAM) and Brian McCurry, Chief Development Officer, are honored to be funded by Thrivent to virtually participate in New Strategies, an advanced online training program conducted over two consecutive Wednesdays and Thursdays from November 30th to December 8th by Georgetown University’s Business for Impact. McCurry will join…
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…