Greater Memphis Financial Empowerment Center

06/15/2026

For anyone in need of a Driver's License, the TN Department of Safety and Homeland Security is doing an offsite event at the Bethel Church of God in Christ on June 30th.

05/26/2026

Anyone who has memories they would like to digitize, the Orange Mound Library is offering you the opportunity to do some of it for free this Saturday.

📸Start sifting through those old photos and videos today!
📽️Then join us for Digitization Day this Saturday at the historic Orange Mound branch!

05/23/2026

When you are in need of free, fun things to do with your children this summer, consider getting the Art for All pass. It allows free admission to 13 museums and three performing arts organizations this summer. Click the link below to learn more and apply for the pass.

Explore Memphis art, local galleries, exhibits, and events. Find the best art in Memphis and nearby arts experiences.

05/19/2026

It's official! Even though the Book of Face won't let me upload the press release, we couldn't wait any longer to share the amazing news. Our clients have surpassed yet another debt reduction milestone just two months after achieving their previous one. They have now paid off over $9,300,000 in non-mortgage debt.

Their hard work and dedication to working with the counselors to improve their financial situation is truly awe inspiring.

If you or someone you know could benefit from free, one-on-one financial counseling, don't hesitate to reach out by call (901) 390-4200, or simply visit https://fecpublic.org/appointment-greatermemphis

05/14/2026

For adult learners who may need some financial assistance...

05/01/2026

Our Government Program Manager spent most of the week out in the community. First up was passing out financial activity book and crayons at Autozone Park whilst wearing her $100 costume with a colleague from the Shelby County Trustee and Bank On Memphis Coalition partners from Trustmark.

Next up was Community Wealth Day at the Raleigh library sponsored by RISE Memphis. It was a packed event with lots of great community partners.

Finally, she loaned her $100 costumes to the East High School DECA kids for their campus cleanup day.

04/22/2026

Reset your router now and start doing it regularly.

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04/16/2026

One of the questions we get asked most at RISE Memphis is how do I get out of credit card debt? 💳

Our Goal Card Program Coordinator, Adrienne Moore, has the answer in this week's Money Minute! Adrienne breaks down the snowball method, a proven strategy that has you tackling your largest balance first to build momentum and knock out debt faster.

Ready to take it a step further?😃

Schedule a FREE one-on-one financial counseling session with the Greater Memphis Financial Empowerment Center (GMFEC) and work directly with a certified counselor to create your personal debt reduction plan. 💵

Book your free appointment today at BIT.LY/GMFEC901.

03/26/2026

The Shelby County Trustee, our Government Program sponsor had the opportunity to talk to Just My Memphis about our clients' amazing debt reduction.

The Greater Memphis Financial Empowerment Center just hit a massive milestone: erasing over $8 million in local debt. Here is how free financial counseling is changing lives in Shelby County.

03/26/2026

Our counselors were there yesterday talking to the students about budgeting. It was a fabulous event enjoyed by the students.