See the impact of your giving in the lives our neighbors and their journey with mental health.

There is much to celebrate with our students and staff as we kick off 2023! Hear about the revitalization of our community garden, an ongoing work opportunity with restoring stained glass windows in the Historic Clayborn Temple, opportunities to serve in our Mobility Mentoring program, and more.

Hear the life-changing stories of volunteer Mark Brommer and Advance Memphis student Anthony Gailey.

Start the New Year in prayer with us during our annual 12 Hours of Prayer event by committing to a time of prayer for our city and communities on January 20th from 7am- 7pm.

Advance Memphis graduates, Donald Jenkins and Paula Jones, were recently featured in a PBS NewsHour special about what life looks like when you are banked vs. unbanked. We are grateful for this opportunity and hope you will share with family and friends!

This year, Slingshot Memphis reported that Advance Memphis created between $1.50 - $1.75 in estimated poverty-fighting benefits for each dollar spent. We are grateful for their partnership and the ways they are helping us do our work more effectively.

We are incredibly grateful for the way God has moved in and through Advance Memphis this year! Join us as we reflect on 2022 in our year end newsletter.

Be encouraged as we celebrate another amazing Art for Jobs, program graduate Mr. Love purchasing a home, and the continued growth of our staff!

Thank you for your continued support of South Memphis through Art for Jobs! We are excited to announce that we have raised $233,188 in art sales and sponsorships, which goes toward our work in promoting economic stability in South Memphis. We could not have done this without you!

Art for Jobs is almost here, and this year, we are taking a hybrid approach. While the artwork will still be sold online, the in-person preview party is BACK!!

Art for Jobs 2022 is just around the corner! We are thrilled to announce this year’s featured artists, Mosal Morszart, Meghean Warner, and Matthew Hasty.

Art for Jobs 2022 is just two months away! Mark your calendars now to make sure you don’t miss out on our biggest event of the year!

Partner with the Advance Memphis team during our 12 Hours of Prayer event by committing to a time of prayer for our city and communities on July 29th from 7am- 7pm.

Love is expensive! Love is costly. Love is valuable. BUT I very often want to be loved the way I want to be loved in a safe environment. Do you have an opinion about how you want to be loved?

There is no denying the past two years have been incredibly difficult and brought countless changes. We are so grateful that we have a God who remains constant through every challenge and in every season. As we enter into this new season, please join us in prayer for our neighbors, our organization, and our city.

Catch up on what Advance Memphis has been up to this year, with updates about our staff, how we’re connecting with our community, and read stories from two of our graduates!

I’ve been reading through the book of Luke in preparation for Easter Sunday, and God’s heart for the poor and marginalized never ceases to amaze me! In Luke 3, John the Baptist was told by God to encourage people to repent of their sin and be baptized to demonstrate a turning toward God for forgiveness.

As the crowds who had come to John to be baptized asked him “…now what do we do?”. John replies, “If you have two shirts, give one to the poor. If you have food, share it with those who are hungry.” (Luke 3:11)

We are once again inviting the Advance Memphis family to “Share the Love,” with our neighbors! We’re offering tangible ways to give love this February, through the purchasing of supplies on our Amazon Wishlist that are focused on supporting all of our operations and programming.

Advance Memphis staff celebrates Black History Month each year by taking time throughout the month to lift up, honor, and learn more about the many African Americans who have contributed to our nation and city.

Join us as we reflect on the challenges of 2021, celebrate the stories of hope, and rejoice in the ways God has been faithful to encourage us and teach us.