| Dial 2-1-1 to Find Help If you are looking for help, or want to provide someone with help, just dial 2-1-1 to reach the community information and referral resources of LINC, the Library Information Center at the Memphis Public Library. LINC, in conjunction with United Way of the Mid-South, is the local source for community resources. LINC maintains a large, comprehensive database of human services organizations, government agencies and volunteer groups, which can now be accessed by dialing 2-1-1.You can also reach LINC with this tollfree number: 866-735-7211. For more information, visit www.memphislibrary.org/linc/211.htm. |
| The Ronald McDonald House of Memphis provides a "home away from home" for the families of children receiving treatment at St. Jude. The house is currently very low and out of certain pantry and cleaning items. The house provides resident families with pantries and supply closets where families have access to a variety of food items, as well as paper and cleaning supplies at no charge. All items are donated by the community. For the latest Wish List of most needed items, CLICK HERE or visit www.rmhmemphis.org. |
| Covington Animal Rescue Effort rescues dogs from the city pound that would otherwise be euthanized. They are placed in foster homes, provided all necessary vet services, and then are placed in "forever" homes. They have lots of fosters right now...especially puppies! See more on their website: www.covingtonanimalrescueeffort.com. |
| Soles4Souls collects shoes from warehouses of footwear companies and the closets of people like you and distributes them, free of charge, to people in need around the world. Since 2005, Soles4Souls has given away over 7 million pairs in 125 countries, including Haiti, Kenya, Nepal and the United States. Soles4Souls is a 501(c)(3) recognized by the IRS and donating parties are eligible for tax advantages. Visit www.giveshoes.org for more information. |
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The Athena Project serves women who have experienced domestic violence and are troubled by stress after the violence ends. It is a free service available to all members of the community, offered by the Psychology Department of the University of Memphis. Victims of domestic violence may experience such symptoms of stress as nightmares, trouble concentrating, avoidance of situations that remind them of the abuse, feeling nervous and ‘jumpy,’ and other related emotional problems. Participants will receive free evaluation, and possible treatment designed to help alleviate signs and symptoms of post-trauma stress. For more information call Dr. Gayle Beck at 901-678-3973.
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The Kroc Center of Memphis will be a 100,000 sq. ft. arts/recreation/education/worship facility located in the heart of Memphis on the former Mid-South Fairgrounds. It is so much more than a community center: it’s the center for community change. Please help by making a donation today to reach our $25 million goal to break ground on this wonderful project. For more information or to make a donation visit www.krocmemphis.org.
The Gambling Clinic at the University of Memphis provides affordable outpatient services to treat gambling problems. The Gambling Clinic is the largest gambling treatment facility in this region; it has helped well over 350 individual gamblers through its Guided Self-Change treatment process. If you have questions or would like more information, call 901-678-3491, or visit The Gambling Clinic’s Web site at www.thegamblingclinic.memphis.edu
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| Operation Homefront manages a wide variety of crises experienced by military families, especially when the service member is deployed. Most recently, Operation Homefront - Ft. Campbell assisted several military families with food assistance, mortgage assistance and utility bills as well as assistance with Christmas. For more information, please visit www.operationhomefront.net/ftcampbell or contact Vicki Sarracino at 931-802-3528 or Megan George at 800-390-2115. |
| The Memphis Cares Mentoring Movement wants you to join a mentor recruitment team in an area where you live or work. You can help recruit mentors in South Memphis, North Memphis, Whitehaven, Hickory Hill, Orange Mound or Cordova by e-mailing recruitment@memphiscares.org or call (901) 871-2813. Come on and show some love for our children today! |
| The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is touching millions of lives... one heart at a time. Since 1954, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes has been challenging coaches and athletes on the professional, college, high school, junior high and youth levels to use the powerful medium of athletics to impact the world for Jesus Christ. FCA is the largest Christian sports organization in America. FCA focuses on serving local communities by equipping, empowering and encouraging people to make a difference for Christ. For more information on how to get involved call (901) 683-3399 or log on to http://MemphisFCA.org/Getinvolved |
| The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association urge you to join the Power To End Stroke movement and learn the three R’s to save your life or someone you love from stroke: REDUCE YOUR RISK, RECOGNIZE WARNING SIGNS AND RESPOND BY CALLING 911. You have the power to fight the No. 3 killer in the United States...and win! To find out more and take the Power To End Stroke Pledge to prevent and overcome stroke, visit http://www.strokeassociation.org/ or call 1-888-4STROKE. Be real. Be strong. Be proud. The power is in your hands to prevent and overcome stroke. |
| The YWCA of Greater Memphis provides various services to victims of domestic violence. The services include crisis counseling, individual and group counseling, shelter, food, transportation, clothing, court advocacy, social service referrals and education/information on domestic violence. If you think you may be a victim of domestic violence, CLICK HERE for additional information. |
| AGAPE Child and Family Services is a Christian-based organization which provides children and families with healthy homes in the regional area through foster care, adoption, maternity services and family counseling. AGAPE is committed to helping children and families with issues such as substance abuse, poverty and domestic violence. There are nearly 1500 children in the state foster care system and a significant number are from right here in the Memphis area. To find out how you can become part of the effort to adopt, foster and support the children in our community, call 901.323.3600 or visit http://www.agapemeanslove.org/. |
| The American Cancer Society reports an estimated 218,890 American men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year. Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among men (after lung cancer). Early screenings have proven to save lives. The American Cancer Society’s local Man to Man support group provides information and meets 6:30 p.m. the third Thursday each month at Baptist Memorial Hospital East. Call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit http://www.cancer.org/ for free information 24 hours a day. |
| Go Red For Women The American Heart Association wants you to "Go Red For Women" and make a promise to yourself to be heart-healthy. Join the movement and help fight the No. 1 killer of women - heart disease. For more information and to get a heart checkup for life, visit http://www.goredforwomen.com/ or call 1-888-MYHEART. |
| The Exchange Club Family Center, located at 2180 Union Avenue, provides structured programs to help end the cycle of child abuse and domestic violence. The Center offers eighteen programs that address parenting education, family violence and anger management. It operates solely on grants, donations from businesses and those from individuals. For more information about classes, or to make a donation, visit http://www.exchangeclub.net/ or call 276-2200. |
| Clear Channel Radio Memphis is teaming up with other Clear Channel stations all over the country to raise awareness of Breast Cancer. Several up-and-coming recording artists have made their music available for download with proceeds to benefit the National Breast Cancer Foundation. To download songs or to make a donation, visit helpcurebreastcancer.clearchannel.com. |
| The Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County has established a way for the Memphis community to donate cans as a way of supporting the organization. "Cans for Cash" encourages people to bring their aluminum cans to the Humane Society, located at 2238 Central, and donate them to help the Humane Society continue their life-saving activities which are accomplished without any tax-dollar funding. Additional can receptacles will be placed throughout the city in the coming months. For more information, visit www.memphishumane.org or call 901-276-7770. |
| Sunny Meadows Pet Adoption Days Saturdays and Sundays from 1-4pm. Sunny Meadows Safe Haven for Pets is a pet rescue group that currently has about 200 animals available for adoption. For more information, visit Sunny Meadows at 4066 New Getwell Rd., call 901-363-7233, or visit www.sunnymeadows.org. |
