Memphis Essential Millennials Foundation

07/24/2025

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Orange Mound Community Services Center presents Back to School: Bridge to a Brighter Year! Join us Saturday, August 2, at Orange Mound Community Services Center for a full day of fun starting at 8 a.m. with Walk/Run the Mound, a talent showcase, kickball, and sack races — followed by our epic back-to-school drive from 11 a.m. –3 p.m.! 🚌

We’re giving away 1,000 FREE backpacks filled with supplies. 🎒

We’ll have a book fair, free food, resource tables, free haircuts, bounce houses, and obstacle courses. There will also be food trucks, an ice cream truck, jewelry making, balloon art, and so much more. 📚

• Orange Mound CSC (2590 Park Ave.)
• FREE & open to all school-age youth
• Let’s send our kids back to school in style! 🎉

City of Memphis

07/07/2025

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We are looking for smiling faces to help volunteer during our community Backpack Giveaway. Please register through the link below. More details coming soon!!!

07/25/2024

💫Thank YOU to everyone who has made
contributions to our very FIRST community collaboration
💫Meet us at Orange Mound Community Center
August 3rd from 1pm-5pm
💫EVERY child PRESENT will receive a backpack with school supplies

🖥️Please visit our website for more info and click the link to become a sponsor

https://www.mymemfoundation.org

https://givebutter.com/Ytm0Ur

06/21/2024

| Check out our initiatives we’re targeting💫🫶🏾

❤️Financial Foundations- By implementing the "Financial Foundations" initiative, the Memphis Essential Millennials Foundation empower African-American youth and millennials to take control of their financial futures, build wealth, and achieve economic stability and prosperity for themselves and their communities.
❤️ Healing Circle- By implementing the “Healing Circle" initiative, the Memphis Essential Millennials Foundation offer trauma-informed care resources and community healing circles to support African-American youth and millennials who have experienced trauma or adverse childhood experiences. Provide a safe and supportive space for participants to process their experiences, heal from past traumas, and build resilience.
❤️College and Career Collaboration- By implementing the “College & Career" initiative, the Memphis Essential Millennials Foundation assist African-American youth and millennials in preparing for college and career, navigating the college admissions process, and accessing financial aid and scholarship opportunities. Provide guidance, resources, and support to ensure that each individual have the opportunity to pursue higher education and excel in their desired career choice.
❤️Peaceful Solutions -By implementing the “Peaceful Solutions" initiative the Memphis Essential Millennials Foundation will assist with equipping African-American youth and millennials with the skills and strategies needed to resolve conflicts peacefully and constructively. The program will provide participants with practical tools, resources, and support to effectively manage conflicts in their personal lives, schools, and communities.

06/10/2024

We are looking for smiling faces to help volunteer at our first community event. Please register through the link below. More details coming soon!!!

Volunteer signup sheet

06/10/2024

As we work to fulfill our mission, we rely on the dedication and support of volunteers like you who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. Whether you have a few hours to spare or are looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community, there are plenty of opportunities for you to get involved and make a difference with us.

Here are just a few ways you can volunteer with the Memphis Essential Millennials Foundation:

• Assist with organizing and planning events, workshops, and programs for millennials in our community.
• Serve as a mentor or role model for youth, providing guidance, support, and encouragement as they navigate their academic and personal journeys.
• Help with administrative tasks such as data entry, email communications, and social media management to support our day-to-day operations.
• Participate in community outreach efforts to raise awareness about our organization and our mission, and to connect with individuals and families in need of our services.
• Contribute your skills and expertise in areas such as event planning, marketing, fundraising, or graphic design to help us further our goals and expand our reach.

No matter your community experience level, there is a place for you on our team. Your time and talents can make a significant difference in the lives of African-American youth and millennials in our community, helping them reach their full potential and excel socially and academically.

If you are interested in volunteering with us or would like more information about our organization and volunteer opportunities, please don't hesitate to reach out to us directly at [email protected]. We would love to welcome you to our team and collaborate to make a positive impact in our community.
Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity, and we look forward to hearing from you soon!

06/10/2024

💫Our Mission:

The mission of Memphis Essential Millennials Foundation is to collaborate within underprivileged communities, equipping African-American youth and millennials with essential tools and support. We are dedicated to fostering environments where Memphis youth and millennials can receive the support they need to excel academically, navigate conflicts constructively, prioritize their health, and achieve economic well-being. Through educational programs, we empower growth, resilience, and success among individuals.

💫Our Vision:

To serve as a community hub, empowering individuals to fulfill peak excellence in academics, self-assurance, health, and economic well-being.

💫Core Values:

➢ Collaboration- Teamwork. Together we can make it happen.

Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another. Proverbs 27:17

➢ Humility- Remain Humble.

Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up. James 4:10

➢ Resilience- Be Flexible. Adjust to Adversity.

I can do all this through Christ who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13

➢ Gratitude- Be grateful. Give thanks!

And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose Romans8:28

➢ Responsibility- Take charge of your actions.

For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control 2Timothy 1:7