We are delighted to share the exciting news that several esteemed members of the Women's Foundation for a Greater Memphis (WFGM) have been recognized by the Memphis Business Journal in their prestigious Power 100 list. This accolade acknowledges the most influential individuals shaping the business landscape in our community.

We are thrilled to announce the upcoming Annual Tribute Luncheon featuring Princess Sarah Culberson, a distinguished humanitarian, philanthropist, and Sierra Leone princess.

Giving Tuesday is a global movement that unites people in acts of kindness, generosity, and support for those in need.

At the Women's Foundation for a Greater Memphis, we believe in the power of collective giving and are once again calling on our community to join us in making a meaningful impact during the holiday season.

The Women's Foundation for a Greater Memphis (WFGM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Joanna Crangle, Market President and Publisher of the Memphis Business Journal, and Ann Marie Wallace, MSPH, System Community Involvement Senior Coordinator at Baptist Memorial Health Care, as the Board Co-Chairs for 2023-2025.

The must-attend auction event features a night of food, drinks and entertainment to support economic and social mobility for Memphis families.

The Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis (WFGM) will host an evening of food, drinks and entertainment at the 2023 Power of the Purse™ on Thursday, October 26 from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Grand Carousel Pavilion of the Children’s Museum of Memphis.

Join us for a webinar on Thursday, September 28 at noon to discuss the findings of the Women's Foundation for a Greater Memphis' and the University of Memphis’ Institute for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership new report: The Women and Children’s Status Report: Tennessee and Shelby County.

Largest year-to-date investment and number of grantees awarded in organization's history

The Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis (WFGM) announced its 2023-2024 Annual Grant Cycle with 38 organizations in Memphis receiving grant awards. In total, this amounts to a $1.6 million investment in the community.

Lontina McGary personifies resilience. A former Foote Homes resident, she has overcome many barriers as a single mother of two daughters. Lontina was a recipient of wraparound services from Urban Strategies, Inc. (USI) and in a true full-circle moment, she is now an employee at USI and gives back to others in her community.

Philanthropy is a core pillar of the Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis and we are proud to recognize August as Black Philanthropy Month! Founded in 2011, the month-long celebration was established to inform, inspire, and invest in Black philanthropic leadership and celebrate African-descent giving in all its forms.

Gina Brewer is one of three national finalists for the Emerging Impact Award in the 17th Annual Invest in Others Awards for her philanthropic contributions to the Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis (WFGM).

The Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis helps to create pathways and access to social and economic mobility for families.

We are proud to sponsor the Memphis Edition of Women of Excellence celebrating Carolyn Hardy and Rochelle Stevens! Join us on Wednesday, May 17 from 6-8 p.m. at the Museum of Science & History. This is a free event but registration is required on Eventbrite.

Connect with the Women's Foundation for a Greater Memphis and invest in our work to help us empower the families we serve to not just survive but to thrive.

Congratulations to president and CEO, Shante K. Avant and Board of Directors Co-Chair Gina Brewer on being named Superwomen in Business by the Memphis Business Journal!

Next Generation Scholars Complete Freshman Year at LeMoyne-Owen College

The Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis’ (WFGM) Annual Tribute Luncheon will be held on Thursday, April 20, 11:30 a.m. at the Renasant Convention Center and feature keynote speaker, Essence Atkins.

Thanks to the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis for highlighting WFGM during its Greater Giving Moment on WKNO. 

Today, March 8, is International Women’s Day (IWD) ─ a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.

As an actress, advocate and storyteller, Essence Atkins uses her voice to empower and encourage women and youth. She is passionate about ensuring the most vulnerable are seen and have access to opportunities. Essence believes communities can thrive when we all take part in working to help change systems that stand as barriers.

The Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis (WFGM) in collaboration with FedEx and community partners distributed 1,350 backpacks filled with school supplies and other essentials to students at Springdale Elementary School, Booker T. Washington, LaRose Elementary and Cummings K-8 Optional Schools.

The Board of Directors of the Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis (WFGM) is pleased to announce the selection of Shante K. Avant as its new President and CEO effective January 1, 2023. Avant, WFGM’s Vice President, succeeds Ruby Bright, who retired on December 31, 2022, after leading the organization for 22 years.  

The Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis (WFGM) held its seventh annual South City Holiday Celebration at the Emmanuel Center, 604 Paul Ave., on Dec. 8, 2022.

Don't miss this opportunity to support the Women's Foundation for a Greater Memphis. Make a purchase online through Nov. 30 and use code GIVEBACK-DDZMV!

Giving Tuesday is an opportunity for people around the world to come together to thank, help, give, show kindness, and share what they have with those in need. You don’t have to wait to give.

The must-attend auction event features a night of food, drinks and entertainment to support poverty reduction in Memphis.

Donna York loves being a Girl Scout troop leader. Like many troop leaders, York has a passion for creating a community and showing the next generation of girls what makes them unique.

The Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis hosted its Annual Meeting for donors, grantee and community partners to acknowledge and celebrate their contributions to the mission and vision of WFGM.

The Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis (WFGM) announced its 2022-2023 Annual Grant Cycle awarding 34 organizations nearly $1.5 million. This marks the organization’s highest year-to-date investment in the community.

The Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis (WFGM) recognizes the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the 1973 landmark Roe v. Wade and the impending increase in maternal mortality rates and health and economic disparities of the families we serve.

Double the impact of your gift to the Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis! For a limited time until June 30, the Hyde Family Foundation will generously match all donations up to $50,000, doubling their power! Give now here!

Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Bozoma Saint John, Pamala Buzick Kim, Deja Foxx, and Grantee Partners Ruby Bright of the Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis and Cassandra Overton Welchin of the Mississippi Black Women’s Roundtable to be recognized by the nation’s first women’s foundation at annual gala on May 17th.

by Jane Roberts, Daily Memphian

In 22 years, Ruby Bright has taken the Women's Foundation for a Greater Memphis from an organization thatc ould raise $60,000 a year to more than twice that a month. 

Purchase a 6-piece or a 16-piece of the Barefoot to Stilettos Chocolates at your local Dinstuhl's store and support the Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis. Thanks to Marie Pizano, author of From Barefoot to Stilettos, 10% of the proceeds from this collection benefit the Foundation to support programs that enable women and children to reach their full potential.

The Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis along with our grantee partners connect families in the communities we serve to resources and opportunities that empower both adults and children and bring families towards self-sufficiency and stability. Yolanda Robinson, a former Foote Homes resident, is a mother of five and a grandmother of nine. She was a participant of the first "Getting Ahead" class at WFGM.

WFGM and Kroger Partner to Donate Food and Resources to Families in South City

The Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis (WFGM) in partnership with Kroger will host a 38126 COVID-19 Response Project event providing 300 families residing in the 38126 zip code with food and other direct resources on Friday, May 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at STREETS Ministries, 430 Vance Avenue Memphis, TN 38126.

Amelia Rose Earhart—the youngest woman to fly around the world in a single engine aircraft and namesake to the famed aviation pioneer Amelia Mary Earhart—is the keynote speaker for the Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis’ (WFGM) 26th Annual Tribute Luncheon on April 28 at The Peabody Memphis from 11:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.