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Development News "Too many families in South Memphis are forced to go without basic needs like food, housing, and medicine because a large portion of their income is being used to pay their utility bills,” says Memphis Community Against Pollution's KeShaun Pearson. Eonomic Development

New study presents solutions for combatting Memphis' disproportionately high energy burdens

High Ground TeamFriday, July 26, 2024
In The News Roshun Austin, CEO of The Works, Inc., discusses the issues of affordable housing programs, the impact of policies, and the power of community.  Community Development

Voices of More for Memphis: Roshun Austin, CEO of The Works, Inc.

Tafui OwusuSaturday, June 1, 2024
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On finding 'ideas that work': How 300 Memphians came together to develop the More for Memphis plan

MJ GalbraithFriday, February 9, 2024
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New grant bolsters Memphis Habitat work in South Memphis; free home safety devices for 75 residents

High Ground TeamThursday, September 28, 2023
Development News “Our volunteers’ and donors’ dedication and support help ensure we can deliver mortgages with no interest, which helps create long-term affordability for Habitat’s first-time homebuyers," says Dwayne Spencer, Memphis Habitat president and CEO. Eonomic Development

Habitat Memphis to build 12 new homes in Castalia Heights this fall

High Ground TeamFriday, August 11, 2023
Development News “Clinics, such as the one at College Park, are part of a growing trend to improve health and achieve health equity by connecting health and housing in affordable housing communities,” says Dexter Washington, CEO of Memphis Housing Authority. Healthy Communities

Grand opening celebration held for on-site healthcare clinic for senior residents of College Park

High Ground TeamFriday, July 21, 2023
Development News A new grant will help create a community land trust and develop a Contractors University in the historic Orange Mound neighborhood. Eonomic Development

Community land trust and Contractors University planned in Orange Mound

High Ground TeamTuesday, April 11, 2023
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PHOTOS: The Orange Mound Awareness Shoe and the people behind it

Reginald JohnsonThursday, August 18, 2022
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How this nonprofit is hoping to eradicate homelessness one shoe at a time

Reginald JohnsonThursday, August 18, 2022
Development News “Community input was crucial for us during the naming process, because Northside Square is a place for the community, plain and simple,” says Roshun Austin, president and CEO of The Works, Inc. Community Development

Construction set to begin at newly named Northside Square, a multi-use development in Klondike

High Ground TeamThursday, July 28, 2022
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Find out where Shelby County candidates stand on key issues like housing, mobility, and more

High Ground TeamThursday, July 14, 2022
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Habitat Memphis uses $220K grant to help build six new homes in North Memphis

High Ground TeamThursday, June 23, 2022
Feature Story Mural by Jamond Bullocks in Frayser, part of Urban Art Commission's "Stand Up for Our Streets" project in 2019. (submitted) Arts and Culture

Visual artists: Apply by Feb 18 to work with High Ground!

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