The Center for Service, Mentoring, and Advocacy: The Center For Service, Mentoring, and Advocacy has been serving people for more than 25 years.
Founded in 2000, The Center for Service, Mentoring, and Advocacy began its mission to organize neighborhood associations within the urban communities of South Memphis. Over the years, the organization has broadened its services to support families in crisis and youth in foster care. Despite its growth, The Center for Service, Mentoring, and Advocacy remains committed to its fundamental belief that civic engagement forms the foundation of strong communities, which in turn fosters stable families.
The Center for Service, Mentoring, and Advocacy's Work Centers Around Four Key Initiatives:
The Pinwheel Playroom is a bright, welcoming space designed for children to play, learn, and feel safe while their families access services at The Center for Service, Mentoring, and Advocacy. This space was made possible through the generous support of our community partners and donors:
• The Urban Child Institute
• Porter-Leath
• Books from Birth
• Memphis Public Library
We are deeply grateful for their commitment to early childhood development, literacy, and strengthening families in our community.
The The Center for Service, Mentoring, and Advocacy Computer Lab and Resource Area provides a safe, accessible space where youth and families can use technology to complete schoolwork, search for employment, access online services, and build essential digital skills. More than just computers, this space represents opportunity — a place where learning, growth, and connection happen every day within our community.
We extend our sincere gratitude to our sponsors and community partners whose generosity helps make this resource possible. Their continued investment ensures that individuals and families have access to the tools they need to succeed in today’s digital world.
Special thanks to:
Amerigroup
The Social Suds Laundry Center provides families and individuals with access to clean, safe, and dignified laundry services. More than just a laundromat, Social Suds serves as a supportive community space where participants can wash clothing, access essential resources, and connect with supportive services. By helping meet a basic yet critical need, the Laundry Center promotes stability, wellness, and confidence for youth and families working toward self-sufficiency.
Special thanks to our supporters:
