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The best way to understand the impact of Memphis Allies is to hear from the people doing the work and those whose lives have been changed by it. Explore stories, news coverage and interviews that document our progress and spotlight our partnerships. These voices offer a deeper understanding of how our work addresses gun violence in Memphis.

Media Contacts

Kimberly Rossie
Managing Director of Communications
901.870.7757

Crissy Lintner
Director of Public Relations
901.461.3139

Don Wade
Public Relations Manager
901.485.1653

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The Means and Skills for Success

The Means and Skills for Success

SWITCH Youth participant ‘Jaden’ has the ‘means and the skills’ for success. Jaden was not in a good place when he entered Memphis Allies’ SWITCH Youth program at age 17.

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Events

Memphis Allies at Autozone Park

Memphis Allies at Autozone Park

Awareness knows no bounds. So, it does not matter that in the Memphis neighborhoods with the most gun violence, pick-up basketball games are far more common than impromptu soccer matches.

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Blog

The Means and Skills for Success

The Means and Skills for Success

SWITCH Youth participant ‘Jaden’ has the ‘means and the skills’ for success. Jaden was not in a good place when he entered Memphis Allies’ SWITCH Youth program at age 17.

read more

Events

Memphis Allies at Autozone Park

Memphis Allies at Autozone Park

Awareness knows no bounds. So, it does not matter that in the Memphis neighborhoods with the most gun violence, pick-up basketball games are far more common than impromptu soccer matches.

read more

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Media Contacts

Kimberly Rossie
Managing Director of Communications
901.870.7757

Crissy Lintner
Director of Public Relations
901.461.3139

Don Wade
Public Relations Manager
901.485.1653

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