News & Updates
RECAP: Governing Body at Junior Achievement - 11.15.23
On November 15th, 2023 the More for Memphis Governing Body convened at Junior Achievement to review the proposed plan strategies for each focus area. The group also discussed a governance structure for the implementation phase, capital aggregation, and a transition plan to bridge the gap between the MFM plan being finalized and setting up the implementation structure.
RECAP: A Seat the Table - 9.27.23
Thank you to the bright minds and passionate hearts that came out to help shape Memphis’ future! At this event, stakeholders from the Justice & Safety and Community Development sectors gathered to discuss and prioritize strategies from each focus area to inform the final social policy plan and advocacy efforts.
PHOTOS: Community Listening Tour - MBA Hickory Hill - 9.19.23
Thank you to all who came out to share their voice! Be sure to check our Community Engagement Calendar for upcoming event dates to help guide how we transform our city to create #moreformemphis.
PHOTOS: Community Listening Tour - Hollywood Community Center - 9.14.23
Thank you to all who came out to share their voice! Be sure to check our Community Engagement Calendar for upcoming event dates to help guide how we transform our city to create #moreformemphis.
PHOTOS: Community Listening Tour - Collierville HS - 9.9.23
Thank you to all who came out to share their voice! Be sure to check our Community Engagement Calendar for upcoming event dates to help guide how we transform our city to create #moreformemphis.
PHOTOS: Community Listening Tour - Hickory Hill - 8.23.23
Thank you to all who came out to share their voice! Be sure to check our Community Engagement Calendar for upcoming event dates to help guide how we transform our city to create #moreformemphis.
RECAP: A Seat the Table - 8.15.23
Thank you to the dedicated partners and members from our city’s arts community who attended our first “A Seat at the Table” event! Your input is invaluable in shaping our public policy/advocacy strategies and goals.
PHOTOS: Community Listening Tour - Hope Church- 8.9.23
Thank you to all who came out to share their voice! Be sure to check our Community Engagement Calendar for upcoming event dates to help guide how we transform our city to create #moreformemphis.
PHOTOS: Community Listening Tour - Berean M.B. Church - July 13, 2023
Thank you to all who came out to share their voice! Be sure to check our Community Engagement Calendar for upcoming event dates to help guide how we transform our city to create #moreformemphis.
PHOTOS: Community Listening Tour - Greenlaw Community Center - 7.6.23
We were so happy to see our neighbors join us for the first stop on our Community Listening Tour at Greenlaw Community Center! Be sure to check our Community Engagement Calendar for upcoming dates to help guide how we transform our city to create #moreformemphis.
PHOTOS: June Youth Council Meeting
Last Thursday, the MFM Youth Council convened to make important decisions about how to structure future meetings, what resources could help them make their work more effective, and what ages the Council should include, among other topics.
RECAP: June Partnership Meeting
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the recent MFM partnership meeting. We had over 70 participants in attendance!
PHOTOS: MFM at Out Loud Music Festival
Volunteers from Seeding Success and Henry Jones’ Change the Game fellows surveyed around 70 attendees at the Listen Out Loud R&B and Hip-Hop Music Festival in Handy Park! 🎶
Feedback from the Community Engagement Survey will inform the implementation of More For Memphis, a plan for improving the long-term quality of life of Memphis and Shelby County residents.