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 highlights Buckman’s deep belief in investing in women

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 by Nike.This year’s Summit created an inspiring and

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 chooses to lead with purpose, lend her voice

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 envisioned a Memphis where women and girls had

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 girl-led from start to finish, centers the voices

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 recently showcased what is possible when organizations across