Building Legacies Together in Memphis

FEATURE STORY:

Students Step Into Adulthood at

Booker T. Washington High School

What does it feel like to cover rent, transportation, and groceries on your own paycheck? Our Goal Card students at Booker T. Washington High School found out during On My Own (OMO), a hands-on financial simulation facilitated by Bank On Memphis and the Shelby County Trustee's Office in partnership with RISE Memphis. For one afternoon, students budgeted for everyday expenses, adjusted when the unexpected came up, and talked through the choices that come with independence. Thank you to Bank On Memphis, the Shelby County Trustee’s Office, Booker T. Washington High School, and the volunteers who gave their time to help our students grow.

Program Spotlight: Greater Memphis Financial Empowerment Center (GMFEC)

Last month, the Greater Memphis Financial Empowerment Center (GMFEC) welcomed neighbors to the Raleigh Library for the Protect Your Legacies workshop. Attendees heard from West Tennessee Legal Services and the Shelby County Probate Court Clerk’s Office about practical ways to protect their homes, assets, and wishes for the people they love. Shelby County Trustee Joseph Lee III and RISE Memphis Executive Director Malcom Rawls also joined and shared valuable insights.

Protecting your legacy shouldn’t come with a price tag. Through GMFEC, legacy planning resources and one-on-one financial counseling are available at no cost to Memphis and Shelby County residents.

Program Spotlight: SAVE UP

Investing in the Entrepreneurs Who Build Memphis

Recently, entrepreneurs from across our community came together for Build. Grow. Thrive., our Save Up Entrepreneurship Workshop. For many families, a business is one of the most powerful ways to build assets and create lasting financial independence. Participants left with practical tools for growing their businesses, managing their finances, and planning for what’s next.

The feedback was clear: our entrepreneurs want more. Many shared interest in additional entrepreneurship resources, and we’re excited to keep building on that momentum. Thank you to Epicenter Memphis, Chase, Golden Key Entrepreneur Training, GIP Financial, and Chasity Grice for sharing your knowledge and connecting our participants with opportunities they might not have found on their own.

Goal Card Scholars of the Month

Future Leaders, Building Good Habits Early

These students have shown incredible dedication to setting and achieving their academic, financial, and life goals through Goal Card Program.

This Season,Give the Gift of Opportunity!

From families protecting their legacies, to entrepreneurs growing their businesses, to students saving for their futures, your support makes this work possible.

This season, we’re setting out to raise $25,000 to help more of our neighbors build lasting financial stability. One of the most powerful ways to help is by becoming a monthly donor. A recurring gift of $25, $50, $100, or $250 a month gives RISE a steady foundation to keep showing up for Memphis families all year long.



When Memphis rises, we all rise together.