The Memphis Grizzlies Charitable Foundation was established to make a profound impact on the community and help organizations to fulfill their missions. The Foundation promotes its family of partnerships, community outreach and myriad resources to add value to each monetary contribution.
The Foundation also fosters collaboration among organizations for the more effective delivery of opportunities to urban youth through mentoring, sports and education programs. Foundation history and mission.
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A monthly newsletter gathering the latest news about the Charitable Foundation and events involving the Grizzlies in our community. Sign up to receive an email when the latest issue is available online. Once you create an account (or if you already have one), you can select to receive either the Charitable Foundation Newsletter or BearTracks - Community Investment News. You can always change your selections. Newsletter archive.
Foundation News
Staxtacular ’08 Photos
On Friday, March 7, Grizzlies players Rudy Gay, Brian Cardinal and Mike Conley hosted the very successful Staxtacular 2008 event.
Bill Russell speaks at mentoring luncheon
Hall of Famer Bill Russell spoke at the Jan. 30 mentoring luncheon urging Memphis business leaders that “There are no ‘other people’s children', there is only the next generation of Americans.” He then visited students at the Grizzlies Academy in Downtown Memphis.
A Slam Dunk: MENTOR and the NBA Team Up for Mentoring
The National Mentoring Partnership recently featured the Grizzlies Foundation's mentoring initiative.
Charitable Foundation announces Fall grants
On October 16, 2007, the Memphis Grizzlies Charitable Foundation announced a number of grants to local non-profit organizations totaling $345,000.
Food for Kids Backpack Program Tips-Off
On Friday, August 24, 2007 the Memphis Grizzlies Charitable Foundation made a $15,000 gift to the Memphis Food Bank to support the Food for Kids Backpacks program at St. Patrick's Elementary School for a full year. View photos of the event at St. Patrick&rsquop;s Elementary.
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Read more about the latest contributions and activities of the Memphis Grizzlies Charitable Foundation.
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Foundation Intiatives
The Grizzlies Foundation also helps to make a difference in the lives of others through the following initiatives. Find out how you can get involved:
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Partner Profile
Memphis Athletic Ministries
MAM runs year-round youth sport programs that emphasize teamwork, sportsmanship, and fair play. The purpose of MAM is to use organized athletics to mentor youth in order to reduce destructive behavior, improve health, increase academic performance and grow spiritually. MAM has six locations throughout urban Memphis which offer a variety of programs to attract youth. While MAM is best-known for its huge recreational basketball leagues, they also utilize golf, flag football and soccer programs to attract youth.
Read more about volunteer opportunities and MAM's history with the Grizzlies.
