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Memphis Allies sees progress in reforming violent offenders. Here’s how

Memphis Allies sees progress in reforming violent offenders. Here’s how

Louis walked into Memphis Allies for the first time in early 2025. He wasn’t there by choice, but rather a court order.

Pain is Universal

Pain is Universal

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.

Holiday Toy Drive

Holiday Toy Drive

Community generosity thrives at Memphis Allies toy drive. Memphis Allies hosted a Holiday Heroes toy drive in December.

This is ‘Heart Work’

This is ‘Heart Work’

This is ‘heart work,’ says Memphis Allies SWITCH supervisor

His name is Earve Mathis, but around Memphis Allies’ South Memphis office, he is better known as “Mr. E.”

A life coach supervisor in the adult SWITCH program, Mr. E knows well the cost of making bad decisions.

Carl Davis receives HBCU Empowerment Award

Carl Davis receives HBCU Empowerment Award

Memphis Allies’ Carl Davis receives HBCU Empowerment Award. By his own admission, proud Craigmont High School graduate Carl Davis went to Tennessee State University because he had friends going there.

Trust is Earned, We’re Earning it

Trust is Earned, We’re Earning it

Trust is earned, and Memphis Allies is earning it In the spring of 2022 in Raleigh/Frayser, Memphis Allies sent its first team of outreach specialists into neighborhoods rife with gun violence. Carl Davis, who is Memphis Allies’ operations director, and Trevon Toney,...

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Impact, Truth, Grind and Unity

Impact, Truth, Grind and Unity

Youth Villages employees learn about Memphis Allies’ tireless work to reduce gun violence Each year, the Youth Villages Employee Conference brings together team members from across the country to Memphis. Not only is it a chance to make new connections—and reconnect...

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