Alumni Friendsgiving + Holiday Shopping!
It's officially Thanksgiving month—and here at City Leadership, we’re leaning into the season of gratitude with a couple really great opportunities for you to get involved and give back to the city we all love.
We’ve got two big things to share with you today:
👉 A chance to give back to the next generation of Memphis changemakers at our Alumni Friendsgiving
👉 And an invitation to shop local and celebrate Memphis creativity at the upcoming Crafts & Drafts market!
Let’s get into it…..
🦃 Alumni Friendsgiving: Give Thanks. Give Back. Get Involved.
Thanksgiving isn’t just about parade floats and pumpkin pie (though we’re not saying no to either). It’s about reflecting on what matters most—community, connection, and giving back.
And this season, we’re giving thanks for our amazing Choose901 Alumni—the students, educators, artists, and future leaders who inspire us every single day. 💫
That’s why we’re throwing a Friendsgiving Party for the Choose901 Alumni, a Memphis-style meal that’s more than just a good time—it’s a chance to show up for the young people shaping our city’s future.
🎁 How Can You Help?
We’ve broken it down into four fun giving levels to keep it sweet and simple:
🥧 Pie It Forward – $28
Covers dessert for the table. You know Memphis doesn’t skip the pie.
🍽️ Side Dish Superstar – $60
Mac & cheese, sweet potato casserole, and all that comfort food goodness.
🍖 Main Dish Maker – $130
BBQ ribs, Delta-style tamales, smoked turkey—the centerpiece of the feast.
🎉 Become a Sponsor – $250
Sponsor the whole shebang. Get your name or logo featured in our recap video and promo!
Love this idea, be our co-host personally or with your business. We can make your investment private or public. Your choice.
👉 Donate a Dish or Become a Sponsor
And if you’ve got something special you’d love to contribute—like a family-famous pie, festive party supplies, or just some helping hands—we’d love that, too. Hit reply to this email, and let me know.
🎨 Crafts & Drafts 2025: Mark Your Calendars!
🎄 Crafts & Drafts Holiday Market
Saturday, November 8 | 10AM–4PM
This FREE, family-friendly event is packed with local love, Mid-South talent, and serious shopping energy. We’re talking jewelry, art, decor, fashion, gifts, and goodies galore—all handmade with Memphis heart.
Choose901 will be there with Memphis swag for all your holiday shopping needs.
✨ This Season, Let’s Show Up for Memphis
Whether you’re sponsoring a Friendsgiving dish, shopping small, or just showing love in your neighborhood—this season is about connection and community
Because Memphis moves forward when we move together.
Can’t wait to see y’all soon!
