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Memphis Leadership Foundation

Memphis, TN, US • 100 - 249 Employees
Religious Groups

MLF exists to empower urban individuals and families through creative, innovative, and effective ministry and leadership. General InformationThe mission of the Memphis Leadership Foundation is to proclaim theWhole Gospel to the whole city through the empowerment of leaders and the development of ministries/programs that focus on the needs of under-resourced people and communities. We accomplish our mission by:• Providing the necessary resources for urban churches and Christian organizations to strengthen their existing ministries with urban people.• Partnering and networking with urban churches and Christian organizations in order to create new ministries when and where necessary.• Serving as the "conduit" for suburban churches as they seek avenues for valid urban missions and partnerships in Memphis.• To empower indigenous leadership to minister effectively through creative programming.MLF focuses on five key areas of service. These areas address some of the most pressing needs in our community:1. Families and Children2. Affordable Housing3. Youth4. Leadership Development5. Community and Economic DevelopmentThe Impact250 homes built and sold at a value of $17.5 million1,500 men and women placed in sustainable jobs2,000 juvenile offense cases mediated reducing recidivism from 38% to 14% for juvenile offenders48,000 patients without insurance receive quality healthcare600 youth attend weekly Bible club through RedZone ministriesOver 7,500, mostly inner-city youth attend For the Kingdom Camp for one week350 multinational youth participate in reading and tutoring programsOver 150 youth workers trained and over 10,000 youth involved regularly through the Urban Youth Initiative Program