At South Memphis Alliance (SMA), we believe every individual deserves access to the tools, support, and opportunities needed to thrive. Our Resource Center connects youth, families, and community members to essential services that remove barriers and open doors to success.
Through strong partnerships and a commitment to compassionate care, we help community members find immediate relief for urgent needs while also building long-term stability.
Available Resources Include:
We also work closely with partners such as LINK 211, the South Memphis Project, the Shelby County Health Department (WIC), and the Mid-South Food Bank Bare Needs Diaper Bank, to make sure every person who walks through our doors is connected to the resources they need.
Whether you’re seeking emergency help or long-term support, SMA is here to walk alongside you every step of the way — because strong communities start with strong, supported people.
Access to resources builds stronger communities and brighter futures. That’s why SMA works hard to build strong bonds with other organizations—creating a pipeline of support that ensures young people and families have what they need to thrive.
An organization that contributes services and support to Memphis-area families and Children. Some of the services they provide are:
· Community- Based Services (e.g., community cafés)
· School-based services (e.g., school partnerships)
· Workforce readiness (e.g., coaching services, career consultation, soft skills training, post-secondary education, employee assistance)
· Homeless Services (e.g., families in transition, homeless prevention)
· Counseling
· Adoption and Foster Care (e.g., maternity services, foster care)
Their mission: To alleviate many of the stressors which prevent single mothers from becoming successful, through the provision of affordable housing, child care, tutoring, and access to healthy meals.
Are you a mother needing assistance? Food? Diapers? Baby items? Visit Tiny Blessings at St. Patrick Catholic Church
-Mondays: 11A-3P
-Tues-Thurs: 10A-12P
Call Shameka Hodges at
(901) 722-4706
Looking for a new job? Want to learn new cooking and culinary skills? Need help with your landlord? I bet you didn't know the Memphis Public Library offers that--AND MORE! Check out their webpage and see what new things YOU could be exploring today! And make sure you go and fill out the information to receive your FREE library card!
Need help buying, fixing, or keeping your home? Click on the link below to find resources to help!
To Qualify
If you have ALL of the above, you qualify for Regular Assistance
If you qualify for Regular Assistance above AND you received a cut-off notice, you may qualify for Emergency Assistance. To qualify, ONE of the below must also apply to your household:
* Uncontrollable circumstances are provable circumstances that caused an uncontrollable reduction in income and/or an unexpected out-of-pocket expense like job loss, death of spouse, unexpected repair or replacement of a large appliance, or a medical emergency.
This grant program provides essential housing repairs for very-low-income seniors. Work typically involves repairs to roofs, electrical systems, plumbing systems, septic systems, heat and air systems, and structural repairs.
Uniting the community through service.
Supporting the independence of vulnerable seniors and families in crisis through high-impact programs.
Welcome and respect all people. Act with integrity. Value individual initiative and ability. Serve individuals and the community as an act of faith. Balance humanitarian goals with sound business practices.
Mission: To improve the quality of life for individuals and families affected by HIV and poverty.
Vision: Hope House will be a catalyst for life-long change in the lives of those affected by HIV and poverty.
Looking for your next PCP? Join a host of many community members who have their regular check-ups done here at Oak Street Health. Need assistance signing up for health insurance? Contact Porsha Jones at Porsha.Jones@oakstreethealth.com
American Job Center has partnerned with SMA to help those without a job get training and placement in the workforce.
Historically South Memphis has been plagued by generational poverty and high unemployment. While the generational poverty and lack of opportunity is staggering, South Memphis is a vibrant community full of resilient Memphians, made in the image of God, with unique skills and talents. Advance Memphis works with the community to support economic revitalization through Biblically-based programs that bring HOPE, KNOWLEDGE, RESOURCES, and SKILLS.
Do you need help paying rent or utilities? Have you been impacted by COVID-19? Let us help pay your past due rent & utility bills. Click the link below or text HOME901 to 21000
This program is only for renters residing in Shelby County, Tennessee (including Arlington, Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown, Lakeland, Memphis, and Millington). You must demonstrate all of the following to be eligible:
Applicants do not need to prove citizenship and social security numbers are not required.
Porter-Leath brings vital early childhood education and family services to children and families in Shelby County each year. Porter-Leath Preschool encompasses several components, including Early Head Start, Pre-K and Preschool classrooms. Porter-Leath's goal is to ensure that every child is kindergarten ready, both academically and socially.
