by Memphis Allies | Oct 30, 2023 | Memphis Allies, SWITCH, SWITCH Youth
Connecting high-risk individuals to the right services: Meet Portia Memphis Allies is increasing services to individuals at highest-risk for involvement in gun violence. Every day, Portia talks to youth, families and young adults, helping them connect to the right...
by Memphis Allies | Sep 28, 2023 | Memphis Allies
Antonio Dowdy uses his experiences to save lives and reduce gun violence. Antonio Dowdy learned all the hard lessons guns can teach a young man in Memphis. Now, he’s working to make sure others learn from his experience and take easier paths. Dowdy grew up in the...
by Memphis Allies | Aug 30, 2023 | Memphis Allies, SWITCH
Playback Memphis brings drama therapy to Memphis Allies’ SWITCH participants As they work through the five phases of the SWITCH — Support With Intention To Create Hope — program model, our mission is to help participants change the trajectory of their...
by Memphis Allies | Jun 29, 2023 | Memphis Allies, SWITCH
MEET MEMPHIS ALLIES: ANGELO, LIFE COACH, LIFELINE TO SUCCESS SWITCH TEAMCHANGING LIVES IS HIS CAREER Angelo was facing a really tough situation. He was living in a hotel and didn’t have the money to pay for even another night. He and everything he owned was about to...
by Memphis Allies | May 25, 2023 | Memphis Allies, SWITCH Youth
Memphis Allies is expanding the SWITCH – Support with Intention to Create Hope — program to Orange Mound with a new partner and office. SWITCH serves individuals aged 17 to 30 who are at highest risk for involvement in gun violence. SWITCH is now serving...
by Memphis Allies | May 25, 2023 | Memphis Allies, SWITCH Youth
Sen. Hagerty and national visitors learn more about gun violence initiatives in Memphis As U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty looked on, life coaches and counselors reviewed the progress of one of the first participants in Memphis Allies’ SWITCH Youth program. SWITCH Youth –...
