Memphis Allies participants enter programming with real problems in need of practical solutions. Many times, a case manager is the person who leads the way in solving those problems.
Each year, the Carnival Memphis Children’s Charity Initiative selects different agencies to receive funds raised by Carnival and its Grand Krewes philanthropic organization at events held throughout the year.
Going through Memphis Allies’ SWITCH program model takes more than one path. That is, no two participants experience the same exact journey.
Breakthrough Conference 2026: Reducing gun violence takes everyone Law enforcement and gun violence intervention programs naturally have different perspectives. But Memphis Allies and the Memphis Police Department, while respecting the clear boundaries each must observe, have formed a solid working relationship.
Firefighter, paramedic, emergency room doctor… dedicated professionals who put others first and often perform heroics.
He goes by the name “Mane Man.” When the leader of his clique was arrested, Mane Man stepped up, became the gang’s interim leader.
Early on a weekday morning, Outreach Coordinator Valentino Smith was leading an incident review meeting for Memphis Allies frontline staff.
Memphis Allies community relations team making vital connections.
In 2022, when Memphis Allies began sending outreach specialists into neighborhoods, they also formed a community relations team.
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.
Louis walked into Memphis Allies for the first time in early 2025. He wasn’t there by choice, but rather a court order.