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How Long-Term Investment Is Transforming South Memphis
For the Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis, the story of South Memphis has never been about what once stood there.It has always been about
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Creating Safe Spaces and Stronger Futures for Memphis Youth
For more than 30 years, Vance Avenue Youth Development Center (VAYDC), a longtime Grantee Partner of the Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis, has served
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Opening Doors to Opportunity Through Workforce Training
At the Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis, we believe opportunity should never be out of reach because of financial barriers or life’s unexpected challenges.Through
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WFGM Recognized Nationally for Investing in Young Women
The Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis was recently honored alongside members of the National Philanthropic Collaborative of Young Women’s Initiatives at The New York
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WFGM Welcomes New Team Members
The Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis is proud to welcome Anne-Carolyn Bird, Director of Development, and April Golatt, Major Gifts Officer, to the Foundation’s
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WFGM Celebrates Shante Avant as Girls Inc. of Memphis’ 2026 Woman of the Year
The Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis is honored to celebrate President and CEO Shante Avant on being named Girls Inc. of Memphis’ 2026 Woman
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2026 Signature Scarf
2026 WFGM Signature ScarfCelebrate the power of Vision. Collaboration. and Impact. with the 2026 Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis Signature Scarf!Designed exclusively for WFGM
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Empowering the Next Generation Through Bold and Brave
The Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis is proud to invest in the next generation of leaders.On March 11, our Young Women’s Initiative (YWI) 2025–2026
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ABC 24 Honors WFGM Founder Mertie Buckman this Women’s History Month
During Women’s History Month, ABC 24 honored the legacy of Women’s Foundation of Greater Memphis (WFGM) founder Mertie Buckman in a special video spotlight.The piece
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Women’s Foundation of Greater Memphis Celebrates 8th Annual Girls Summit
On Friday, March 6, the Women’s Foundation of Greater Memphis proudly partnered with the Memphis Grizzlies and Nike for the 8th Annual Girls Summit presented
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Women’s History Month HERstory: Ms. Leslie Shaw
Meet Leslie Shaw—advocate, changemaker, and proud Lead Volunteer Ambassador for the Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis.In this inspiring HERstory feature, Leslie shares why she
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Celebrating Women’s History Month with Vision, Collaboration, and Impact
This month, we join communities across the nation in celebrating the achievements, resilience, and leadership of women — especially here in Memphis.In 1995, Mertie Buckman
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WFGM’s Young Women’s Initiative Builds Momentum in February Meeting
WFGM’s Young Women’s Initiative (YWI-Memphis) continues to build momentum as 21 members have officially been oriented into the 2025–2026 cohort. The initiative, designed to be
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LaRose Elementary: A Grantee Success Story in Community Collaboration
LaRose Elementary continues to demonstrate the powerful impact that strategic partnerships can have on a school community. As one of our key feeder schools, LaRose
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