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RISE Memphis to Host 12th Annual Gala Celebrating
Over 20 Years of Community Impact
MEMPHIS, TN (August 21, 2024) – RISE (Realizing Income Stability and Empowerment) Memphis is thrilled to announce its 12th annual gala set to take place on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at 7:00 PM at the Memphis Botanic Garden inside Hardin Hall. This year’s event, themed “An Evening of Change: Together We RISE,” will be a celebration of the organization’s remarkable journey of over two decades of empowering Memphis residents to break the cycle of financial poverty and achieve financial stability.
The gala will bring together community members, donors, and partners to celebrate RISE Memphis’ significant milestones and support its vital programs, including Save Up, Goal Card, Silver Neighbors, and Common Cents. These programs have collectively assisted thousands of youth, adults, and seniors in managing their finances, creating wealth, and transforming their lives.
“RISE Memphis is proud to celebrate over 20 years of serving the Memphis community,” says Shelia Terrell, president and CEO of RISE Memphis. “The unwavering support of our supporters, donors and community partners has allowed us to focus on empowering our neighbors to break the cycle of financial poverty for their families.”
Attendees at this year’s gala are invited to celebrate this momentous occasion, enjoying an evening filled with entertainment, light food and refreshments. The evening will also allow guests to participate in a live auction, the ever-popular wine and spirit pull, and a few special surprises that promise to make the evening unforgettable. In addition to the festivities, guests will have the unique opportunity to hear firsthand from RISE Memphis staff, board of directors, and program participants. These stories will highlight the life-changing experiences facilitated by RISE’s programs and underscore the importance of continued support.
“Through our efforts, we have successfully empowered thousands of youths, adults, and seniors to take charge of their finances and understand the importance of creating wealth,” says Terrell. “While we are proud of our accomplishments, there is still much work to be done. We know that we cannot continue this journey without the generosity of our community partners.”
Sponsors for this year’s celebration include Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Bank3, Duncan Williams Asset Management, Evolve Bank & Trust, First Choice Sales & Marketing Group, HeubelShaw, Kristin Lockhart, Memphis CRA Association, Memphis Housing Authority, Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church, Nike, Paragon Bank, Watkins Uberall and many more.
All proceeds from this event directly benefit the essential programs that RISE Memphis provides, ensuring that the organization can continue to make a difference in the lives Memphians. For more information about the Gala or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Shelia Terrell at shelia@risememphis.org or (901) 507-6637. Tickets can also be purchased via a $100 donation at https://risememphis.networkforgood.com./.
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About RISE Memphis:
RISE Foundation was founded in 1999 as a joint effort of the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis, Memphis Housing Authority, and United Way of the Mid-South to help break the cycle of poverty and its effects, including bankruptcy, foreclosure, unemployment, and crime. RISE stands for Responsibility. Initiative. Solutions. Empowerment. To learn more about RISE Memphis and its programs, visit https://risememphis.org/.
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