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03/24/2026

For years, our work lived across multiple platforms, each built for a different audience. Now, we’re bringing it all together in one place.

We’ve streamlined our digital presence to make it easier to stay connected, see impact, and find what you need.

Going forward, all updates, stories, and opportunities will live on our main account. Be sure to follow us at Community Foundation of Greater Memphis so you don’t miss what’s next.

This is where our community comes together. Join us there.

03/23/2026

For years, our work lived across several websites and social media accounts designed for different audiences. Today, it’s all in one place: our brand-new website CFGM.org. All things LIVEGIVEmidsouth now live on the improved Community Foundation site!

We’ve streamlined our digital presence to make it easier to find what you need and stay connected. You can now follow the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube for updates on donor impact, grants, partnerships, and opportunities—all from a single set of accounts.

And don’t forget—the LIVEGIVEmidsouth eNews is still the best way for nonprofit leaders to get information on trainings, grants, and resources delivered directly to your inbox.

02/05/2026

GiVE 365 Memphis is accepting grant applications through February 13. Local nonprofits are encouraged to apply for funding advancing this year’s theme, Nourished Communities, supporting homegrown solutions that expand food access and strengthen community connection.

Learn more and apply at https://ow.ly/srs950Y9vX8.

02/03/2026

Represent a nonprofit and interested in applying for GiVE 365 Memphis funding? Remember that Friday, Feb. 6, is the deadline for 2026 grant applicants or fiscal agents to have a LIVEGIVEmidsouth profile for review, including profile updates, in order to meet the eligibility criteria.

Create an account and begin the process at https://www.livegivemidsouth.org/nonprofits--training

01/15/2026

The GiVE 365 Memphis application process opens today!

Nonprofits are invited to apply for grant funding with the theme Nourished Communities, supporting initiatives that build food access and community connection through homegrown solutions. Applicants are highly encouraged to attend a virtual information session on January 22.

Visit https://www.give365memphis.org/nonprofits for more information.

11/04/2025

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Tomeka Hart Wiggington of United Way of the Mid-South and our own Sutton Mora joined Action News 5’s Joe Birch to share how is helping provide urgent food relief for SNAP recipient families and support agencies across our city.

Watch the video below and donate at https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/YeCzSA?vid=1mo2ou

Many local leaders have united to create the "Memphis Cares" fund as a response to the SNAP and food insecurity crisis. For more Local News from WMC: http...

11/03/2025

The Community Foundation of Greater Memphis, United Way of the Mid-South and the City of Memphis have teamed up on to provide urgent food relief to SNAP recipients and local agencies serving families in need.

Read more in The Commercial Appeal and support the effort at uwmidsouth.org/memphiscares

A new partnership led by Memphis Mayor Paul Young aims to help Memphians impacted by the lapse in SNAP funding.

10/10/2025

Stories build connection. Connection builds trust.
Community Solutions grantee Everystory (formerly Playback Memphis) uses theater to bring people together and strengthen community safety and wellbeing.

Catch their Memphis Matters performance this Saturday, October 11, at 7 p.m. CDT at TheatreSouth at First Congregational Church.

Want to learn more about their work? Check out this story published in The Commercial Appeal.

Since 2008, Playback Memphis has practiced a type of theater that is intended to promote "community well-being" and "social healing."

10/10/2025

🌍 October 10 is World Homeless Day—a time to raise awareness and take action for our neighbors experiencing homelessness.

Right now, nonprofits are working harder than ever to meet rising needs, even as resources are stretched thin. Our region is home to strong, effective organizations providing shelter, support, and hope—and they need our community’s partnership.

➡️ Explore a curated list of organizations serving our unhoused neighbors on LIVEGIVEmidsouth.org, learn more about their missions, and give directly to support their vital work.

Learn more at https://www.cfgm.org/supporting-vulnerable-populations

10/08/2025

Don't miss the upcoming Shelby County Community Services Lunch & Learn: Trauma + Mental Health 101 for Stakeholders happening Monday, October 13! Come together for great conversation, practical insight, and collaboration around mental health and trauma awareness in our communities.

Sign up to attend here: https://ow.ly/gjbQ50X7XVA

09/25/2025

The Community Foundation of Greater Memphis is accepting applications for Responsive Grants through September 30. These grants are meant to help nonprofits continue essential services and stay strong for the communities they serve.

Learn more and apply at https://www.cfgm.org/responsive-grants