MEMPHIS, TN (October 13, 2026) – RISE Memphis will welcome supporters, partners, and neighbors to its annual Together We RISE Gala on Thursday, October 15, 2026, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at Avon Acres. This year’s gala will bring together community members, donors, and partners to celebrate RISE Memphis’ achievements and support its essential programs, including Save Up, Goal Card, Silver Neighbors, and the Greater Memphis Financial Empowerment Center (GMFEC). For over two decades, these...

A New Era Begins: Malcom Rawls Appointed Executive Director of RISE Memphis Memphis, TN — (October 14, 2024) — RISE Memphis is pleased to announce the appointment of Malcom Rawls as its new Executive Director. Rawls joins RISE Memphis with more than two decades of experience in nonprofit leadership and a lifelong dedication to empowering communities through education and support. An alumnus of the University of Memphis with a degree in Spanish, Rawls went on to earn his master’s in leadership...

Written by: JR Robinson On Thursday, November 14th, RISE Memphis took a significant step in fulfilling its mission to empower youth and build stronger communities. In collaboration with the Shelby County Trustees Office and the Memphis CRA, RISE Memphis hosted the “On My Own” (OMO) financial simulation experience for Booker T. Washington High School seniors.A Glimpse into Financial IndependenceThe BTW gymnasium buzzed with excitement as students engaged in this interactive financial...