Ministry Collects Toiletries for Memphis Homeless
Joyous Connection Ministries gathered hygiene products and blankets at a Memphis church for the city's homeless community.
Memphis Business Philanthropy News
Across Memphis, coverage here takes in major gifts, nonprofit fundraising, benefit events and community giving. It follows the donors, charities and volunteers who keep local causes funded.
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November 2, 2026
Action News 5, Kroger Launch Holiday Food DriveThe drive benefits the Mid-South Food Bank and runs through a Day of Giving on Dec. 1.
October 28, 2026
FedEx Cares Distributes Winter Coats in MemphisVolunteers provided hundreds of new winter coats to students at A. B. Hill Elementary School this week.
October 20, 2026
Penny Hardaway Calls for Memphis Basketball SupportThe head coach discussed roster budget needs at a Memphis Rotary Club event amid team performance goals.
October 13, 2026
Bishop Gifted Car to Memphis Street VendorA local street vendor received a vehicle donation and business support following the dismissal of recent legal charges.
October 9, 2026
Girl Scouts Heart of the South Hosted Memphis LuncheonThe annual event honored troop leaders and local businesses supporting youth development in the Memphis area.
October 3, 2026
Youth Villages Held 44th Annual YV5K RunThe Memphis-based event raised more than $118,000 for local youth mentoring efforts.
October 2, 2026
GloRilla Donated $25,000 to Cordova High SchoolThe Memphis rapper visited the local campus to present a financial gift to support students.
October 2, 2026
Memphis Schools Hosted 9th Annual Necessity DriveThe district collected essential hygiene items to support local students and families in crisis.
September 25, 2026
Retired Educators Volunteered at St. JudeA Memphis couple spent the past five years serving as volunteers at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
September 23, 2026
Grizzlies Players Served Meals in Downtown MemphisMemphis Grizzlies players and 200 volunteers distributed meals and supplies to unhoused individuals.
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Regular subjects here include large donations to hospitals and universities, annual fundraising galas, neighborhood benefit dinners and charity merchandise campaigns. Coverage reaches across the city and into the surrounding communities wherever a giving story crosses the county line. Donations to youth sports, schools and fire departments show up as often as gifts to major institutions. Campaign goals and year-end giving deadlines shape when many of these stories break.