Outreach Specialist Posts

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In the aftermath of the April 9 drive-by shooting at Memphis Allies’ Hickory Hill site, there was an outpouring of support from the community. This started with Memphis Mayor Paul Young, who called within minutes to express his concern.

Memphis Allies’ mission to reduce gun violence is carried out daily by going into the city’s neighborhoods. Sometimes when there is trouble, and other times to simply meet people where they are: to share some food and a conversation, or a laugh and provide a bouncy house and a water slide for the neighborhood kids on a hot summer day.

Memphis Allies: A `peacekeeping’ mission in progress

Recently, Antonio Dowdy’s phone rang in the middle of the night. Dowdy, as a Memphis Allies outreach specialist, works to establish relationships with young people most at risk for gun violence.