Jennifer Davis, a clinical supervisor in the SWITCH program, said many participants began experiencing trauma before they were old enough to have memory of it.
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Memphis Allies sees progress in reforming violent offenders. Here’s how
Louis walked into Memphis Allies for the first time in early 2025. He wasn’t there by choice, but rather a court order.
Meet TaMara Reed
SWITCH Youth’s TaMara Reed: Helping participants see futures they did not imagine
Power shift
At age 13, with his parents not getting along and his father mostly absent, Deangelo Luckett joined a gang. It didn’t take long for him to find a gun in his hand. With his mother struggling to feed the family, Luckett felt like he now had the means to help.
Fueling Hope
Fueling Hope: Memphis Allies donates van to the CPC. As part of the partnership, Memphis Allies recently presented the CPC with a new van and a monetary donation to support its community work.
This is ‘Heart Work’
His name is Earve Mathis, but around Memphis Allies’ South Memphis office, he is better known as “Mr. E.” A life coach supervisor in the adult SWITCH program.
Leadership Promotions at Memphis Allies
As Memphis Allies moves into its third year of providing direct services to those most at risk for gun violence, Executive Director Susan Deason has announced two staff promotions
Meet Regional Supervisor Aviance
Aviance Brown-Austin was born to a 15-year-old mother, and partially raised by a youngish grandmother. “Technically, I raised myself,” she said. “Along with the streets.”