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Feature Story Good Governance Transition Team members with Mayor Young: (From left to right) Dorcas Young Griffin, Beth Flanagan, Meggan Khiel, Jessica Lotz, Mayor Young, Cheyenne Johnson, Tiffany Day, Maria Oceja, and Ariell Gipson Martin. High GroundSustainability

Education advocates strive to keep bilingual high school graduates in Memphis

Diana Azcarate BarretoThursday, August 15, 2024
Feature Story This week, we hone in on how the plan will be carried out as the community works together to improve the social and economic systems and policies in Memphis. High GroundEonomic Development

Completing the plan: How the More for Memphis plan is meant to be iterative and fluid

Jeff HulettFriday, June 28, 2024
Feature Story Memphis native and community mentor Frank Gottie poses with his son, Andreis Smith. High GroundKids and Education

Boots on the Ground: How two community activists mentor Memphis youth with the power of presence

Danica WilksMonday, June 10, 2024
Feature Story Rendering of Alliance Healthcare Services' Crisis Wellness Center at the intersection of Broad and Malcomb in Binghampton, opening February 2025. High GroundHealthy Communities

Q&A: How a 24-hour Crisis Wellness Center in Binghampton will save more lives come early 2025

Jeff HulettFriday, June 7, 2024
Feature Story For High Ground's 'On The Ground' series, six local community-level journalists help dissect the More for Memphis plan and share the stories of Memphis residents who are working hard for a better tomorrow.  High GroundCommunity Development

High Ground's newest Community Correspondents explore the More for Memphis plan

Reginald Johnson Sr.Monday, June 3, 2024
Feature Story Economic Development is one of the six 'More for Memphis' anchor collaboratives and aims to put 10,000 additional young people on a path to economic mobility. High GroundEonomic Development

More for Memphis plan identifies liberty and equity as Economic Development priorities

Ashlei WilliamsFriday, May 31, 2024
Feature Story Lakeisha Buford is the founder and owner of natural hair care salon FingersRite Hair Studio. High GroundEntrepreneurship

Women Working It: Lakeisha Buford is helping Memphis women feel beautiful at FingersRite Hair Studio

Lois CharmFriday, April 26, 2024
Feature Story The focus area of health and well-being in the More For Memphis plan examines the factors behind physical, mental, and social wellness from a broad perspective. High GroundHealthy Communities

School-based healthcare, SNAP benefits, and more: The More for Memphis plan for Health & Well-Being

Sarah SpohnMonday, April 22, 2024
Feature Story Volunteers are critical to the MIFA mission. High GroundHealthy Communities

How 42 Memphis restaurants came together to help raise funds for Meals on Wheels

MJ GalbraithThursday, April 11, 2024
Feature Story Tiffany Sumlin (left) and her mother, Tricie Cullens, are Meals on Wheels volunteers. The dedication is real: Tiffany got off work at 6 a.m. and came to volunteer after her shift, and her mom had a heart transplant just four months ago. High GroundHealthy Communities

PHOTOS: Why a morning spent with Meals on Wheels volunteers was 'the most exhilarating thing' ever

Reginald JohnsonSaturday, March 30, 2024
Feature Story Arts and Culture is one of the six 'More for Memphis' anchor collaboratives. High GroundArts and Culture

Creative Economics: The investment and profits envisioned by More for Memphis for Arts and Culture

Ashlei WilliamsFriday, March 22, 2024
Feature Story In the 2023 fiscal year, MIFA Meals on Wheels served more than 737,000 meals to 4,418 seniors throughout Shelby County. High GroundHealthy Communities

Addressing senior food insecurity is a critical need nationwide, but especially in Memphis

MJ GalbraithTuesday, March 19, 2024
Feature Story Actor and writer Ann Perry Wallace. High GroundArts and Culture

Women Working It: Ann Perry Wallace is ready for her second act

Jeff HulettWednesday, February 28, 2024
Feature Story x High GroundKids and Education

PHOTOS: Scenes from 'a true celebration of life, love, and homage' at Coleman School

Reginald JohnsonWednesday, February 28, 2024
Feature Story Young people have played an integral role in the development of the More for Memphis plan. These photos are from a MFM Youth Council meeting held in June 2023. High GroundKids and Education

A path to economic mobility: The More for Memphis plan for schools to become true community hubs

MJ GalbraithFriday, February 23, 2024
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